#Which IPs for setting up our ad blocking, tracker blocking and malware blocking using custom DNS ?
Except Android (currently) these settings are built in as toggles, if you want to use configuration files, or if you are running Android you can use the following:Click on the gear icon (Settings), then Advanced. Scroll down to Use custom DNS server and enable it to add any of these DNS servers listed in the link below: https://github.com/mullvad/dns-adblock#custom-dns-entries
#Mullvad on iOS or iPadOS says "Network error: The request timed out". Can't login/send error report.
Delete the Mullvad app and install it again from the App Store. To delete an app you have to press and hold your finger on it and then select "Remove App" or "Delete App".
#Which country will the IP address that I get be located in?
#While using the Mullvad VPN app, I can't access local shares, printers or services. What do I do?
Open the Mullvad app settings, then click on Preferences and turn on "Local network sharing".
In some cases you have to use the IP address to connect instead of the hostname.
If the device is on a different subnet (IP address range) then add a static route to that in the operating system.
In Android this will not work if you have enabled "Block connections without VPN" in the Android network settings.
Yes, but if you don’t use a trustworthy VPN in combination with the Mullvad Browser your IP address won’t be masked. To avoid data collectors and mass monitors to identify you thanks to your IP address (and hide your traffic from your ISP) – use a trustworthy VPN together with the Mullvad Browser.
#Why does Chrome / Chromium (Brave) based browsers fail on macOS with the error socket not connected
To fix this, in the Mullvad app, please enable IPv6 found in "Settings" -> "VPN Settings" -> "Enable IPv6"
or disable IPv6 on the network interface using the command "networksetup -setv6off Ethernet"
or "networksetup -setv6off Wi-Fi" if using Wi-Fi .
#Why do I get low speeds using WireGuard on pfSense (when using snort) ?
If you use INLINE IPS then try setting it to Legacy mode and see if the performance improves after that.
Yes, because of spam we block port 25. Because of a Microsoft security issue, we also block ports 137, 138, 139, and 445. We reserve the right to block any port or IP address in order to protect ourselves, our customers, and the quality of our service.
#Running Mullvad in a virtual machine drops the connection quite often. How do I fix that?
Please make sure that your guest VM is using static IP addresses.
#I am using the ASUS stock firmware and when importing the Mullvad .ovpn file it says "File format or
Open the .ovpn file in a text editor and remove the line "tun-ipv6" before you import it.
In March 2022, the government presented a bill proposing a new Electronic Communications Act (SW: ny lag om elektronisk kommunikation) (the "New LEK").
If you're stuck behind a restrictive firewall and are unable to access our VPN servers directly, try connecting using the SSH protocol via our bridge(s).
For macOS users who want to use the WireGuard protocol to connect to Mullvad but are unable to use the WireGuard app that requires macOS version 10.14 or newer.
We have recently become aware of a newly published method for deanonymizing VPN users. For this to work, the user must be running some software that listens to and communicates via a UDP port and either be connecting directly to the internet without a NAT router or be behind a NAT router with port forwarding enabled. Devamını oku
We now tunnel IPv6 as well as IPv4. This means you can get connected to the IPv6 internet through Mullvad, even without IPv6 support from your internet service provider. Devamını oku
As we add more advanced settings to Mullvad VPN, we need your feedback more than ever. That’s why we’re encouraging desktop users to test our first implementations of WireGuard over both TCP and IPv6. Devamını oku
Even if you have encrypted your traffic with a VPN, advanced traffic analysis is a growing threat against your privacy. Therefore, we have developed DAITA – a feature available in our VPN app. Devamını oku
Even if you have encrypted your traffic with a VPN (or the Tor Network), advanced traffic analysis is a growing threat against your privacy. Therefore, we now introduce DAITA. Devamını oku
Mullvad is mostly unaffected by the TunnelCrack VPN vulnerabilities. This is our response to the recently disclosed set of attack vectors on VPNs. Devamını oku
For users of Apple devices, we now have macOS, iPadOS and iOS configuration profiles that enable you to use our encrypted DNS service with fewer steps. Devamını oku
A number of iPhone users reached out and asked if we could make our VPN app compatible with iOS 12. In this iOS release (2020.4) of Mullvad VPN, we’ve done just that. Devamını oku
We have added a feature to our iOS app, that removes another; DNS with ad and/or tracker blocking. Just a swipe away. But first, let’s dig deeper into how we’ve set up this feature. Devamını oku
Over the Christmas holiday, we were alerted to and fixed an API issue that briefly prevented customers from making payments and creating new accounts. We invite you behind the scenes to learn what happened. Devamını oku
With the SOCKS5 proxy now installed on all of Mullvad's VPN servers, you can further minimize your computer's identity from being revealed. This simple yet powerful feature also reduces CAPTCHAs. Devamını oku
OpenVPN on iOS 9 will appear to connect properly but your IP will not change, meaning you will not be protected even though OpenVPN connect reports that you are connected. Devamını oku
It has come to our attention that the new WebRTC standard can be used to expose the real public IP of people connected through a VPN-service. In short WebRTC allows users to have video and audio communications directly in the browser without any plugins installed, IPs being exposed is an unfortunate side-effect of how this works. Devamını oku
It has been discovered that the IPv6 tunneling behaviour in Windows Vista and 7 can cause problems for anonymization. Users of Windows Vista or 7 should upgrade to version 23 which disables the IPv6 tunneling. It can also be disabled by hand. Devamını oku
The third party security audit of the Mullvad VPN app has concluded that the app has a high security level. Some non-critical issues were found, and have been fixed to the extent possible. Devamını oku
DNS blocking has become a well received addition to our service, particularly via our app. Today we announce an expansion of this service with malware blocking. Devamını oku
Congrats, you crossed the finish line of our split tunneling series! We wrap up with Part 5 and explain the key attributes that informed our secure design and invite you to build upon it. Devamını oku
Be part of the bigger picture! Simply get the newest release of the Mullvad VPN app for iOS, and you’ll have some updated code in your pocket that we’ve made available to the wider community. Devamını oku
How does our “Kill Switch” work? Are you really safe with our app when your computer joins a new WiFi network? And which default setting should you change (scroll down to number 4!)? Devamını oku
It helps to protect your phone from surveillance without draining your battery, connects and disconnects instantly and is really fast. Of course, we’re talking about WireGuard. Devamını oku
We evaluated the impact of the latest TunnelVision attack (CVE-2024-3661) and have found it to be very similar to TunnelCrack LocalNet (CVE-2023-36672 and CVE-2023-35838). Devamını oku
We tasked the Netherlands based security firm Radically Open Security (RoS) with performing the third audit towards our VPN infrastructure. Devamını oku
Today we announce that we no longer support port forwarding. New port forwards will no longer be supported, and existing ports will be removed 2023-07-01. Devamını oku
Today we release a new tool to help anyone along on their privacy journey. Try the free Mullvad Privacy Companion Beta extension for Firefox desktop. Devamını oku
We now offer support for custom DNS server configuration on the desktop and Android versions of the Mullvad VPN app. We haven’t yet evaluated this option for iOS. Devamını oku
Find out what’s new in the Mullvad VPN app’s latest release for Windows, macOS, and Linux. And most importantly, be sure to update your app! Devamını oku
A recent vulnerability affecting Linux and *nix systems can compromise VPN tunnel security. If you are using the Mullvad app with default settings, you are not affected. No action is necessary. Devamını oku
The newest stable version of the Mullvad VPN app for Windows, macOS, and Linux gives you more control over bridge connections and WireGuard key management. Devamını oku
We've got quite a laundry list of changes to the newest stable release of the Mullvad VPN app. Most exciting is our in-app integration of the Shadowsocks proxy! Devamını oku
Protecting one's online privacy should be easy for anyone. To that end, we have intentionally designed our new VPN app with an intuitive user experience at its core. Devamını oku
Mullvad is compatible with your preferred iOS device including iPhone and iPad. Our latest step-by-step guide shows you how to install and connect to Mullvad VPN on iOS. Devamını oku
As we've reported before, using our old configuration files on iOS 9 will not work as intended. We have now started to provide new configuration files specifically for iOS 9 which supposedly fixes this issue on all those devices. Devamını oku
We were recently made aware of multiple potential DNS leaks on Android. They stem from bugs in Android itself, and only affect certain apps. Devamını oku
Since the events of the search warrant by the Swedish police at Mullvad’s office in Gothenburg, we have tried to get hold of documents and protocols tied to the operation. Devamını oku
This stable release for desktop makes using custom (local) DNS servers a reality! Get the latest Mullvad VPN app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Devamını oku
Whenever you or our other dear customers reach out asking if we could please, please, pleeeease, set up a server in your country, those pleas do not go unnoticed. Devamını oku
The Court of Justice of the European Union has announced that Sweden’s existing and proposed law, the Electronic Communications Act, is too general and lacks safeguards for implementation. Devamını oku
We recently discovered that the automatic WireGuard key rotation is broken in the latest app release, version 2020.5. This affects all desktop operating systems and Android, but not iOS. Devamını oku
Increasing online privacy for our Linux and WireGuard users just got easier. With our new online tool, the configuration file needed for multihopping is automatically generated. Devamını oku
WireGuard, a new VPN protocol designed with simplicity in mind, is now available for Linux testing with Mullvad. We are offering this service in compliance with Mullvad's strict no-logging policy Devamını oku
To further increase your privacy and make your traffic harder to analyze, you can now route all your traffic through two servers instead of just one, directly in our desktop app, version 2022.1 and newer. Devamını oku
As we near the end of our split tunneling series, we look under the hood in Part 4 to examine where leaks tend to occur in split tunneling solutions. Devamını oku
In the newest version of the Mullvad VPN desktop app (2020.6), Linux users can now route programs outside of the VPN tunnel with our split tunneling feature. Devamını oku
We've finally given some love to our home town of Gothenburg, now the fourth location in Sweden where we've established VPN servers, joining Malmö, Helsingborg, and Stockholm. Devamını oku
If you'd like to test WireGuard with Mullvad, we now have three dedicated test servers available, one in Sweden, U.S.A and our newest one in the Netherlands! Devamını oku
Ever thought about establishing a blog but wanted to remain anonymous? Our latest privacy-related guide covers this topic and gives you tips for keeping your pen name and real identity separate. Devamını oku
If you would like to test WireGuard with Mullvad, we now have two dedicated test servers available, a new one in New York, U.S.A, and the first one in Sweden. Devamını oku
An ongoing security audit of our app identified that Android leaks certain traffic, which VPN services cannot prevent. The audit report will go public soon. This post aims to dive into the finding, called MUL22-03. Devamını oku
We found that our Windows app’s firewall rules did not properly block DNS outside the VPN tunnel when split tunneling was used. However, programs would not really use this hole or cause any leaks. Devamını oku
We’re shaking up our routine when it comes to blogging about the app and we want you to know that. And we say goodbye to this 11-year old tradition with a greatest hits list. Devamını oku
Have you ever been to a clothing store and walked away without buying even a pair of socks? Then on the way home the manager of that same store chases you down the street? Devamını oku
Mullvad was founded in 2009 purely with the ambition of protecting privacy. This blog post explains the fundamentals of privacy and why this important subject is often overlooked. Devamını oku
A few days ago Perfect Privacy presented a vulnerability that affects many VPN providers offering port forwarding for their customers. According to their post five of the nine tested VPN providers were vulnerable to this attack. Devamını oku
One of democracy's foundations is the fact that all human beings have certain inalienable rights and freedoms. Suspended by trust and shared values. Today, trust and shared values are being replaced by “control and surveillance”. Devamını oku
Don't you love it when someone tells you, "There's an app for that!"? Well, you macOS users who've been dying to try WireGuard, you know what we're about to say... Devamını oku