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Summary
There can be many reasons why your VPN won’t connect.
Thankfully, most VPN connection issues can be fixed in minutes, and the solutions are all simple!
5 VPN Connection Problems
There are a few key causes for VPN connection issues.
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Faulty Wi-Fi Connection
A poor Wi-Fi connection can cause problems, including difficulty connecting to your VPN.
Overloaded Servers
Some VPNs don’t have enough separate servers to provide every user with solid connection speeds.
The higher the demand, the more strained each server becomes as bandwidth capacity is reached.
Using a Kill Switch
AVPN kill switchdisconnects your internet connection as soon as the VPN connection fails.
This automatically prevents you from unknowingly surfing the web with your unprotected IP without your knowledge.
Your VPN Is Blocked
VPN users may encounter website blockswhile connected to a VPN server.
Websites monitor connected IP addresses and flag those appearing to be from a VPN server.
Alternatively, you could turn your router off and on again, though this will take a little longer.
If you’re using an Ethernet connection, try disconnecting the cable from your machine or the Ethernet port.
Or, again, you’re free to try restarting your router.
Alternatively, head into your native app store and search for the VPN app.
If no update is due, try deleting and reinstalling your VPN app.
Either way, this isn’t great.
In this case, consider switching to another of your provider’s VPN servers.
If you’re using a premium VPN service, you should have plenty of server locations to choose from.
Switch VPN Protocols
Most VPN services offervarious VPN protocols, such as OpenVPN, WireGaurd, and IKEv2.
If you’re having trouble establishing a solid VPN connection, try switching protocols.
Ensure the protocol you choose is reliable, such as those mentioned above.
you might do this by going to your VPN app’s tweaks or preferences.
Check out our list of thebest VPN servicesif you’re considering switching.
