Better technlology to bypass websites that actively block VPNs
I am increasingly facing websites that actively block people when connecting via VPN. I see this trend increasing and it is a threat to privacy.
There was already a feature request in this regard labeled as "finished". Funny enough, the website mentioned in that request still doesn't work with the VPN enabled: https://protonmail.uservoice.com/forums/932836-proton-vpn/suggestions/46860823-bypassing-vpn-blockers-option
It is really easy for websites to see that the connection is via a VPN and we need better technology design to avoid being blocked for the wrong reasons.
I certainly don't want to connect to banks or other sites without a VPN connection, especially when in public networks. But even soccer teams, museums and other websites are actively blocking connecting via VPNs in order to "prevent" frauds or DDoS attacks.
So a lot of improvement is needed to preserve our right to privacy and safety.
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Torwals
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www.qwant.com = blocked with VPN
This is really BAD as the portal abides by the EU's privacy rules etc
Also, I did allow qwant.com to place all it's coockies. -
Zigmars
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Even Proton itself blocks new account creation if the device is connected through Proton VPN (at least CH-FR#1 connection)... :o
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Anonymous
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The problem here is that the organizations/websites/services that block VPN's tend to use lists that flag known data center/VPN network blocks, so to avoid this Proton would likely need to acquire a large amount of residential IP's somehow and implement a "Residential" IP VPN feature/service to get around this. Some other VPN providers offer this, but it's not very straightforward to do and would likely need to be a feature unique to each persons account where you would get one residential IP. There's no "better technology" to bypass this.
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T. Nabs
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VPN blocking by websites is getting to be a problem. Can't even log onto outlook with VPN switched on. I don't trust my ISP either. Not only are they obliged by the FiveEyes to record my web activity, how can I trust any UK ISP who uses every trick to charge more?. I use VPN when undertaking any financial transaction but how good is Proton VPN in obfuscating traffic from my ISP?
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Istvann DiVega
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I agree. My bank keeps locking my account because I connect to them over VPN. Very annoying especially since there is a 2 day waiting period after an unlock before I can do it again.