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RaleighEd
Feb 05, 2019Aspirant
XR500 with HybridVPN and NordVPN
Not able to get NordVPN with their OpenVPN config file to run successfully. I copied the config file, etc. as described. The information shows that the status is connected, but when I check for a DNS...
Nightfall1293
Aug 30, 2019Aspirant
Hey I am having the same issue. I have tried both the tcp and udp config files. I am using the hybrid vpn setup and using my username and pass for my nordvpn account and then copy and pasting the file into the box under the advanced setup. Still leaking and not being protected by the vpn even though it says connected next to status.
Netduma_Alex
Aug 30, 2019NetDuma Partner
The leaking is a known bug. You can tell if the VPN's working at all by asking Google where your IP places you.
- Nightfall1293Aug 30, 2019AspirantYes it still places me at my correct location it is not working properly.
- Netduma-FraserAug 31, 2019NetDuma PartnerIt should show on Google, delete your browser cache and check other IP sites as well, may just be cached.
- Nightfall1293Aug 31, 2019AspirantNope not coached cleared all history and cache and checked on multiple devices including smart phone, game console, desktop, and laptop all still show my ISP ip address.