Warning about VPN providers for Raspberry Pi setup

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Warning about VPN providers for Raspberry Pi setup

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Hey everyone, so I've been messing around with OpenVPN on my Raspberry Pi, trying to get a kinda DIY VPN going. Thought it would be a cheap way to boost privacy and do some torrenting without risking my main setup. I tried a few providers that say they support OpenVPN and are good for self-hosted stuff but man, I hit a wall real quick. Some of them are actually kinda shady about speeds and privacy. Like I tested a couple, and one kept dropping connections every hour or so, which is NOT cool when you're trying to stream or torrent. Another thing is, some say they support 'full logs' and then pretend they don't, which feels lowkey suspicious. The worst part is, a lot of these providers don't give clear info on protocols or how they handle logs, so I ended up wasting time and money. If you're thinking of setting this up, BE WARNED not all VPNs are reliable for this kinda DIY setup, and some might even mess with your privacy more than help. Anyone else run into weird issues or good solid options I might've missed? Wonder if I should just go with a known provider but pay extra for that peace of mind.
 
Did u actually test the logs policies or just rely on what they say? I've seen some claiming no logs but still keep connection logs or metadata which can be risky if privacy is ur main goal. Might be better to go with a provider that has open source apps and clear no-log policies even if it costs a bit more.
 
Honestly, that hourly disconnect sounds like a typical sign of a bad VPN provider trying to save bandwidth or just poor server stability. In my experience, legit providers with good infrastructure usually have uptime above 99.9% and stable speeds around 50-100 Mbps for most users. If you're serious about privacy and streaming, paying for a well-reviewed premium VPN (like Mullvad or IVPN) can save you tons of hassle and actually deliver consistent performance.
 
u sure about that? I used a "reliable" VPN once and had crazy drops and slow speeds all the time lol. sometimes even the big names ain't as solid as they make out to be. imho u gotta test it urself before trusting those uptime claims, bruh.
 
77% of VPN providers keep logs, so be super picky. imo, always check their privacy policy and look for ones with a strict no-logs stance. ymmv but free VPNs are often more risky than they seem.
 
use wireguard on your pi, its simple and more secure than openvpn or pptp. recommend mullvad, they keep no logs and have solid linux support. stay away from free VPNs on pi if you care about privacy.
 
last month i tried a few VPNs on my pi and ended up with windscribe, their no-log policy seems legit and setup was a breeze with wireguard. kinda surprised me honestly, some big names just don't cut it.
 
i mean, thats kinda obvious tho, free VPNs are usually sketchy or sell ur data, right? smh, always better to go paid and do ur homework on their policies. u get what u pay for, imo.
 
just my 2 cents, has anyone tried protonvpn on pi? i've heard good stuff about their privacy and easy setup with wireguard but never tested myself. anyone?
 
Last month i tried a few VPNs on my pi too, ended up with some no-name free one that slowed everything down and kept disconnecting. honestly not convinced any of them are totally safe or reliable, especially on a pi where stuff's kinda fragile. so yeah, do your own homework or don't bother at all
 
Thanks for the tips guys, really appreciate it. Yeah, wireguard is way easier on Pi and seems more secure, good shout. I'll check out Mullvad and Windscribe, never really looked into them that deep. Free VPNs just seem sketchy on Pi, totally agree.
 
different angle: sometimes it's less about the provider and more about how you set it up, so double-check configs and security settings before blameing the VPN service itself.
 
Careful with blaming VPN providers without checking your setup. Sometimes it's how you configure the Pi or the VPN client that causes issues, not the service itself. Always review configs and security settings first.
 
Bruh, I messed up my Pi setup once thinking the VPN was trash, but turned out I just had the DNS settings wrong. Always triple-check configs before blaming the service, lowkey. Nothing ruins your day like chasing ghosts in your own setup.
 
Been doing this 3 years, once spent hours troubleshooting a VPN on my Pi, turns out I forgot to update the CA certs after an upgrade. Always make sure ur SSL certs are fresh before
 
tbh i gotta disagree tho, blaming VPN providers is sometimes legit. Ive seen some services just not work well on Pi, especially if they have weird protocols or crappy DNS handling. Configs can be right but still, some VPNs just aren't optimized for Pi or low-power devices. ymmv but don't dismiss the provider's issues so quick.
 
Haha, VPN on Pi, it's like trying to teach a cat to swim. One time I used a VPN with double NAT and thought my Pi was broken, turns out it was just the routing. Ever run into those wild network configs that make you wanna throw the Pi out?
 
Haha, classic! Double NAT on Pi is like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. I swear by ProtonVPN tho, they got solid Linux support and easy configs, plus no crazy DNS issues usually.
 
yep exactly I had a buddy swear by one VPN and then realized it was just the DNS messing up his Pi's ability to access stuff he needed, turns out the VPN was fine but DNS configs were sus, wild how stuff like that sneaks in. Catch ya later.
 
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