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Guides & Helps

SolusVPN is focused on privacy and wants to give users the power to protect their data. A great resource for reducing your online footprint is https://www.privacytools.io/. This website provides guidance on secure operating systems, browser settings, email providers, and more. We highly recommend it.

How to join an OpenVPN Server
  • To join an OpenVPN server, you first need to download the OpenVPN client. You can do this at Download OpenVPN Client.
  • If you are using a mobile device, you can also download the OpenVPN client from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • Make sure to choose the version that is appropriate for your operating system. If you are not familiar with OpenVPN, you can learn more about it at OpenVPN About and read about its history at OpenVPN History.
  • Once you have the client installed, you just need to import the .ovpn file that you received when you requested to join a server.
  • To connect, click the "Connect" button on the SolusVPN Server Page.
How to join a Wireguard VPN Server
  • To join a Wireguard VPN server, you first need to download the Wireguard Client. You can do this at Download Wireguard Client.
  • Download the WireGuard configuration file for the server you want to connect to from SolusVPN Server Page. This file will contain all the necessary information for connecting to the server, including the server's public key, allowed IP ranges, and DNS servers.
  • Open the WireGuard client on your device.
  • Click on the 'Add Tunnel' button and select the 'Import Tunnel(s) from File' option.
  • Select the WireGuard configuration file that you obtained in step 1.
  • Click on the 'Add Tunnel' button to add the server to your WireGuard client.
  • Click on the toggle switch next to the server's name to activate the connection.
  • You should now be connected to the WireGuard server. You can verify your connection by visiting a website that shows your IP address, such as whatismyip.com. The IP address displayed should be the same as the one configured in the WireGuard configuration file.
How to join a Wireguard VPN Server (Mobile Device)
  • To join a Wireguard VPN server, you first need to download the Wireguard Client. You can do this at Download Wireguard Client.
  • Obtain the QR code for the WireGuard server you want to connect to from SolusVPN Server Page. You can do this by scanning the QR code with a smartphone or tablet.
  • Open the Wireguard client, select add server by using "Scan From QR Code" option and scan the QR code.
  • Alternatively, open the QR code reader app on your device and scan the QR code. The QR code reader should automatically open the WireGuard client and import the server's configuration.
  • Click on the toggle switch next to the server's name to activate the connection.
  • You should now be connected to the WireGuard server. You can verify your connection by visiting a website that shows your IP address, such as whatismyip.com. The IP address displayed should be the same as the one configured in the WireGuard configuration file.
How can I keep my children safe online?
  • We have a page dedicated to safeguarding children on the internet. How To Keep your Children Safe on the Internet using SolusVPN
  • To access this feature, you will need a premium subscription. This will allow you to create a VPN server dedicated for just you and your family.
  • Visit the SolusVPN Server Page. Go to the console on the right hand side. Choose a location to launch your server and ensure that the "Family Safe Content Filtering" Policy is selected before you launch.
  • During the server launch (usually takes between 5-10 minutes), download the Wireguard client on your child's device. The Wireguard client can be found on the Google Play Store for Android devices and the Apple Store for Apple devices.
  • Select "Show Wireguard QR" code of your private server, this will be displayed in the console from where you launched the server. From your child's device, select the option to scan from QR code and scan the QR code from the server page. Give the tunnel a name of your choice and activate the connection. You will see a key appear on the top right corner of the device.
  • The connected device will no longer be able to visit sites that contain inappropriate material. Google, Youtube and Bing are now set to safe Mode, in addition to ensuring malicious and phishing domains are blocked.
What is TOR?

TOR provides several benefits for customers who value their privacy online. It allows users to browse the Internet anonymously, as traffic is routed through a series of servers, each of which removes a layer of encryption from the data. This makes it difficult for anyone to trace the data back to the original user. TOR is also useful for accessing blocked or restricted websites, or for bypassing local Internet restrictions. It is a free, open-source network that is easy to use, and there are a variety of free TOR browser options available for download. TOR can be a valuable tool for people who want to protect their privacy online, such as activists, journalists, and people living in countries with strict Internet censorship laws.
By using TOR in combination with a VPN, you can significantly reduce your online profile and increase your privacy while browsing the Internet.

How is my data secure?

To ensure that your data is secure, SolusVPN uses OpenVPN's simple mechanism to disable logs across its infrastructure. DNS is also handled server-side to prevent DNS leaks. Without this feature, your device would attempt to look up a domain name in order to connect to it. However, the DNS protocol is not secure and this lookup is done in clear text, meaning that your ISP can see the websites you have visited. By forwarding the DNS lookup to our secure infrastructure, SolusVPN ensures that your device's DNS requests are secure.