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I started using ivpn almost 8 years ago, and I believe the default setting back then was to not use accounts with usernames.
Some of the key reasons I chose it at the time were port forwarding (this service was later discontinued), its open-source F-Droid application, the ability to configure the WireGuard connection on my Linux machine without the application (I never tried it), its commitment to user anonymity (zero logs, payment methods, etc.), external audits, and the fact that it wasn't based in an EU member state (ivpn is a Gibraltar-based company).
The last reason is that I live in the EU, which shouldn't be a problem for those who don't.
Since then, I haven't bothered to check how the VPN industry has evolved. Thanks for the thorough answer.
Have you used any of the other stuff they offer like the dns or mail thing?
I have only used their WireGuard config file -> into /etc/WireGuard simple kind of man setup.
Nops, and I think that it's a bad move to change their business model to be a VPN provider to a catch-all security related provider, also I only have the standard tie which don't have the DNS, mail redirection or portmaster services.
Furthermore, my threat model changed with the struggle for the independence of Catalonia, it put the state as my main adversary, and making them waste their time and resources with multiple subpoenas is a plus.
Idk if it’s a good business move, some of those kitchen sink providers can offer a user a lot of value. I’m perhaps not the target demographic for that.
Completely off topic, but what kind of phone duress setup do you use? It’s not often I get to talk to someone who is primarily concerned about the state.