How to use the Mullvad VPN app.
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App under Windows says: failed to apply firewall rules...? #
This mostly happens with third party security and firewall software that blocks WFP from working correctly.
The error will often show up in the daemon.log as : [talpid_core::winnet][ERROR] Initiate WFP transaction: The call timed out while waiting to acquire the transaction lock.
Why can’t I use the internet after closing the Mullvad app on Windows? #
Go into the "Network & Internet settings" > "Change adapter settings" and then right-click the network adapter you use to connect to the internet and select "Properties" then double-click on "Internet Protocol version 4" and set it to "Obtain DNS server address automatically" Please make sure that you are running 2020.2 or later of our Mullvad VPN app.
Guides
Step-by-step instructions for using the Bridge mode feature in the Mullvad VPN app.
How to use the Mullvad VPN app from the terminal/command prompt.
How to verify the Mullvad VPN app releases.
How to connect to Mullvad VPN servers using OpenVPN on Windows.
A CLI-based guide with terminal commands for using WireGuard.
How to connect to Mullvad’s WireGuard servers on Windows.
Multihop with WireGuard
WireGuard and SOCKS5 proxy
Try these methods to improve your connection speed while using Mullvad.
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Quick setup to get connected to Mullvad VPN via Tor.
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All about the Shadowsocks proxy and how it can help you circumvent a restricted firewall.
How to use the Shadowsocks proxy in the Mullvad VPN app.
How to use the Shadowsocks proxy from the terminal / command prompt.
How to use the Shadowsocks proxy on your Windows computer to connect to Mullvad VPN.
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How to install and uninstall the Mullvad VPN app on Windows.
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How to enable or disable split tunneling with the Mullvad app
Our public DNS service
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Learn how you can access Mullvad VPN from locations where downloading our app or connecting is difficult.
Verifying Mullvad Browser signature
xtls with Mullvad VPN
How to install the Mullvad Browser.
Using mullvad-upgrade-tunnel to make quantum-resistant tunnels with WireGuard.
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