Create private VPN (like meshnet)
NordVPN has a great Meshnet feature
https://nordvpn.com/features/meshnet/
It would be great to have something similar.
Thing is Android devices allow for only 1 VPN connection at once (I think iOS is the same?) So I cannot currently use Proton VPN and Zerotier for example. Having a Protonvpn "Meshnet" would solve my needs.
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Levi
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We do need something like this. Its so frustrating for services like Netflix and Disney+ who monitor your IP address. I have 2 homes. So I have to pay for 2 seprate Disney plus subscriptions when I could use a type of Meshnet functionality to get around and not have to give more to the Nasty Disney conglomerate than I have to.
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SM
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https://nordvpn.com/blog/meshnet-shutdown/
This is a great opportunity for you to bring over NordVPN clients like me to use your VPN services. They provided meshnet for free but even if you include it as part of your premium VPN tier, I'll gladly switch. I used it to allow people remote to my Home server and it worked very well. Now I cancelled my subscription renewal.
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shrek
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I am a NordVpn user, if proton would implement something similar to meshnet, I would switch provider in a heartbeat since meshnet is the main reason I am using that provider
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John Willia
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Would be especially great for home and enterprise plans so multiple accounts can all connect to the same mesh
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proton_fan59
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I'm actively looking to replace Tailscale with a more privacy-friendly alternative for my entire infrastructure and my family. It's complicated to maintain both ProtonVPN connections and a ZTN at the same time without resorting to messy hacks. Please Proton team, this would truly be a game-changer.
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ErgoProxyKilla
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This would be a really great feature that would move me away from using other vpn apps in order to access my devices anywhere. Incredibly useful for homelab use.
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Mohadib
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I admit this would be incredibly great, especially if it can be used with all router type configurations, this would allow you to create a single VPN tunnel between a personal server and a PC/smartphone, the best security for home use, please add this option (also for .ovpn configuration files, for docker/synology).
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sud3qwxj
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Proton VPN for exit node web traffic on top of a private Mesh network that facilitates tcp/ip connections between devices and could develop with additional user-friendly features over time with offers similar to KDE connect. Sync your bookmarks, contacts, clipboard, access files, etc. Or it should be possible to directly use applications such as KDE Connect over the Mesh network. Other extremely valuable use case are access private services on your Mesh remotely such as Plex/Jellyfin, Ollama APIs to provide local AI functionality on remote mobile devices, list goes on.
Please implement this!
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giacomo
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can add mesh net feature for free and parsonal plan
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Jose Valenzuela
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+3 for this. This is one of the few reasons I haven't made the jump from NordVPN.
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OneProtonUser
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+3 on this! Meshnet has also often been suggested as a way to circumvent Netflix household limitations by allowing a user to switch to their home WiFi temporarily, a feature that may become more important if more services begin implementing similar systems.
See for instance:
https://privacysavvy.com/geoblocking/streaming/bypass-the-netflix-password-sharing-ban/One could set up something similar oneself in theory, however, I would much rather use a tool developed by a trusted organization, i.e. Proton, particularly if I am to share this with less tech savvy family members.
Bonus points if it could allow a ProtonVPN router to act as host for the connection, so that it's always available to reach!
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lachy
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I see this has already been mentioned but one of the feature offered by nord vpn that has me wondering if i should switch to them is meshnet.
I think to have some or all your devices on a Vlan would be a great feature. You could effectively set up your own intranet for all your devices. this feature would also be useful for commercial customers, currently my work uses Cisco Any connect and i would love to see more options in this space
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djurenko
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[Deleted User]
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It would be really, really great!
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Sandy Myers commented
This is a great idea and also an important update that has to be done by Proton VPN and we will not have to switch to NORD.
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Sandy Myers commented
This is a great idea and also an important update that has to be done by Proton VPN and we will not have to switch to NORD.
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PFR
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I see that this might be available on the Business VPN side, but this would be a boon for me, too, and mean that I can stick with Proton VPN for everything and not have to research Tailscale or ZeroTier and deal with any hassles of having multiple VPNs
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John Devr commented
vpn does not hide my location on https://www.whereami.place/
any reason why this is happening?
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LL BB
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Btw, this request is similar to the older post here:
https://protonmail.uservoice.com/forums/932836-proton-vpn/suggestions/46011961-be-able-to-set-up-a-private-vpn-with-protonPerhaps they can be merged?
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LL BB
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Meshnet is a really interesting concept. Now I would love to see it built into ProtonVPN as I can see how it would solve several things that I have been trying to do safely/securely.
The code that underlies Meshnet is open source so it would be relatively easy to audit and tweak to fit into ProtonVPN.
https://github.com/NordSecurity/libtelio
https://github.com/NordSecurity/libdrop