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Frequently Asked Questions About PrivateVPN

Updated over a week ago

How are we related to PrivateVPN?

We belong to the same company and we resell PrivateVPN service in Time4VPS.

Is it possible to bypass ISP restrictions?

Yes, we offer protocols that allow you to bypass ISP restrictions.
Contact our support team for protocol recommendations.

Why can’t I connect from China?

OpenVPN and, in some cases, L2TP are blocked by the Great Firewall. If you are connecting from China, please use SSL VPN.

Where is my VPN username?

The username is your Time4VPS registered email address.

How to reset your VPN password?

Via the client area in Time4VPS, under your VPN service dashboard, you can see an option to reset the password - Reset Password:

What Operating Systems does PrivateVPN support?

PrivateVPN supports all kinds of Operating Systems, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and routers.

How many servers do you have, and where are your servers located?

PrivateVPN currently has 200+ VPN servers in 43 countries throughout the world.
See the full list here.

What VPN protocols do you support?

PrivateVPN offers the latest security and connectivity protocols including AnyConnect, IKEv2, IPSec, OpenVPN and WireGuard. We also offer L2TP and PPTP for older devices.

What kind of encryption do you use, and how strong is it?

PrivateVPN employs industry-standard encryption up to 256-bit.
Encryption details are explained here.

How many devices can I connect simultaneously?

You can setup PrivateVPN on as many devices as you like, but you may only connect simultaneously on ten (10) devices at any given time. If you need more devices connected simultaneously, then purchase additional accounts as needed.

Are there any traffic limits on the service?

No, PrivateVPN never imposes any limitations or restrictions on usage or bandwidth consumption.

Do you keep logs?

No, PrivateVPN never produces logs of any data traffic.
See their Privacy Policy for more information.

Do you have DNS Leak protection?

Yes, we offer this feature with our Windows, OSX, Android and iOS apps. All servers also include no-log DNS and back-up DNS for optimum privacy.

Can I download Torrents with your VPN?

Yes! Check their guide here.

Does PrivateVPN offer port forwarding?

We allow port forwarding on selected VPN protocols and locations.
Contact our support team for setup instructions.

What is a kill switch and how does it work?

Kill switch is a special feature designed to prevent your connection from accidental exposure. If the VPN connection suddenly fails, the kill switch automatically stops all internet traffic until the user can properly reconnect to the VPN server (available on Windows, OSX and Android apps).

Do you have IPv6 Leak protection?

Yes, all their applications have built-in IPv6 leak protection.

Do you offer static or dynamic IP addresses?

PrivateVPN offers shared static IP addresses (available in all locations) and dynamic dedicated IP addresses with OpenVPN (TUN-UDP-1195) on selected locations. Contact our support team for the list of available servers with dynamic dedicated IP.

Do you support Firestick/Fire TV devices?

PrivateVPN app is available on 2nd generation Firestick/Fire TV devices (and higher). Refer to this guide for setup instructions.

Do you support proxies?

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