What's new in VyprVPN 5.1.0.0
Nov 16, 2023
- Updates:
- New in this version:
- Quick connect introduced: select a single button and have the system decide the best user experience connection for you in general or based upon your chosen region.
- Minor fixes and UI updates
New in VyprVPN 5.0.0.0 (Jun 8, 2023)
- VyprVPN has introduced an updated UI to reflect our continuous improvement efforts around the VPN experience.
- We have reviewed and confirmed that our long-standing No-Log and VyprDNS No-Log systems are fully compliant with our privacy policies.
- We’ve improved the App’s installation and update processes to be more accommodating to antivirus and antimalware programs that may be installed on user’s systems.
New in VyprVPN 4.3.1.10763 (Jan 28, 2022)
- VyprVPN no longer supports Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. Please update your OS to use the latest version of VyprVPN
- We listened to your feedback, and now you can see all your connection stats in a single view with Connection Details
New in VyprVPN 4.3.0.10764 (Nov 17, 2021)
- To keep WireGuard® the fastest, best performing, and easiest to set up protocol, we’ve upgraded to the latest version for optimal performance.
New in VyprVPN 4.2.3.10724 (Jun 18, 2021)
- We regularly update our app to improve performance and fix bugs to help you stay securely connected.
New in VyprVPN 4.2.2.10717 (Feb 27, 2021)
- Updates:
- We regularly update our app to improve performance and fix bugs to help you stay securely connected.
New in VyprVPN 4.2.0.10666 (Dec 23, 2020)
- We regularly update our app to improve performance and fix bugs to help you stay securely connected.
New in VyprVPN 4.1.0.10541 (Aug 12, 2020)
- We’re thrilled that WireGuard® is now supported on Windows! WireGuard® is the fastest, best performing, and easiest to set up protocol.
New in VyprVPN 4.0.1.10490 (Jul 8, 2020)
- Faster is always better:
- We’re thrilled that WireGuard® is now supported on Windows! WireGuard® is the fastest, best performing, and easiest to set up protocol.
- New Stuff:
- Given that WireGuard® and VyprVPN are such an excellent pair, of course, we made it a default protocol for all new users!
- Updated:
- We know you’re busy, so we’ll keep you up to date with a friendly reminder when VyprVPN no longer supports an older operating system.
New in VyprVPN 4.0.0.10453 (Jun 3, 2020)
- Faster is always better:
- We’re thrilled to announce WireGuard® is now supported on Windows! WireGuard® is the fastest, best performing, and easiest to set up protocol. We’ve been working hard to bring you our best version of this protocol without sacrificing performance, security, or privacy. When using WireGuard®, you’ll experience state-of-the-art encryption with seamless connections across all server locations. Get ready to put the pedal to the metal!
New in VyprVPN 3.3.1.10335 (Apr 14, 2020)
- We regularly update our app to improve performance and fix bugs to help you stay securely connected.
New in VyprVPN 3.3.0.10274 (Mar 12, 2020)
- Updated:
- Ever curious what happens to your active connection when you quit or log out of the app? New prompts will let you know every time.
- Bug Fixes:
- We know it was confusing to see your disconnected location as a server so now we display your actual location.
New in VyprVPN 3.2.0.10297 (Jan 31, 2020)
- New Stuff:
- Enjoy faster speeds with IKEv2! In this version, we’ve added support for our fastest and most secure protocol yet, IKEv2 over IPSec.
- Updated:
- Removed support for OpenVPN-160 and L2TP.
- Bug Fixes:
- Major stability improvements to the TAP adapters.
- Addressed an issue that caused the app to become unresponsive.
New in VyprVPN 3.1.0.10143 (Nov 19, 2019)
- New:
- Updated OpenVPN client & the OpenVPN TAP adapter.
- Updated Visual C++ library.
- Removed outdated PPTP protocol.
- Added Russian language support.
- Added optional Beta Updates toggle to the About screen.
- Fix:
- Addressed some issues with the Contact Support form.
New in VyprVPN 3.0.0.9646 (Sep 9, 2019)
- New VyprVPN has a new look! Staying safe on the web can get complicated but connecting to your VPN shouldn't be. It's now easier than ever to browse and connect to our global VPN servers, customize your VPN connections, and take advantage of an open and secure Internet.
- New Intuitive server selection makes connecting easy
- New Choose a new location without having to manually disconnect
- Fix Several stability and performance improvements
New in VyprVPN 2.16.2.8727 (Jan 23, 2019)
- New Made installing and updating faster & more reliable
- Fix Improved ping & flag behavior in the Server List
- Fix Improved PPTP connectivity
New in VyprVPN 2.16.1.8664 (Jan 16, 2019)
- Fix:
- We regularly update our app to improve performance and fix bugs to help you stay securely connected.
New in VyprVPN 2.16.0.8645 (Dec 29, 2018)
- We regularly update our app to improve performance and fix bugs to help you stay securely connected.
New in VyprVPN 2.15.0.8536 (Nov 29, 2018)
New in VyprVPN 2.14.1.8326 (Sep 21, 2018)
New in VyprVPN 2.14.0.8300 (Sep 5, 2018)
- We regularly update our app to improve performance and fix bugs to help you stay securely connected.
New in VyprVPN 2.13.1.8166 (Jun 15, 2018)
- Fix: We regularly update our app to improve performance and fix bugs to help you stay securely connected.
New in VyprVPN 2.13.0.8109 (Apr 5, 2018)
- Major updates to improve VPN connection process.
New in VyprVPN 2.12.1.8015 (Feb 23, 2018)
New in VyprVPN 2.12.0.7952 (Feb 5, 2018)
- New:
- Protocol cycling feature to automatically troubleshoot connection issues
- Fix:
- Improvements to fastest server connection and stability
- Improvements to reduce connection failures
- Minor defect fixes
New in VyprVPN 2.11.0.7650 (Sep 29, 2017)
- Minor app updates
- Minor defect fixes
New in VyprVPN 2.10.0.7514 (Aug 10, 2017)
- Fix: Minor app updates
- Fix: Fixed issue with "Connect on Untrusted Wi-Fi" connecting on trusted networks
- Fix: Updated web links within Settings menu
- Fix: Added error messaging relating to connections
New in VyprVPN 2.9.6.7227 (Oct 25, 2016)
- Fix Simplified error messaging
- Fix Expanded TAP adapter options
- Fix Implemented new version of OpenVPN TAP adapter for 32-bit operating systems
- Fix Minor app updates
New in VyprVPN 2.9.5.7028 (Jul 29, 2016)
- Fix Improved application stability
- Fix Changed state handling of TAP adapter
New in VyprVPN 2.9.1.6923 (Jul 6, 2016)
- Fix Resolved issue creating a problem for some users when connecting or logging in
New in VyprVPN 2.9.0.6857 (Jun 23, 2016)
- New: In-app account confirmation for sign-ups through the app
- Fix: Improved handling of issues related to VyprVPN Windows service
- Fix: Fixed authentication issues occurring for some users
- Fix: Minor UI defects
New in VyprVPN 2.8.0.6614 (Apr 15, 2016)
- New Updates to OpenVPN & OpenSSL
- New Added support for Arabic language
- New Added "Forgot Password" option
- Fix Fixed some minor crashes
- Fix Minor UI improvements
New in VyprVPN 2.7.10.6417 (Mar 4, 2016)
- Fix: Made improvements to DNS functionality over OpenVPN for newer versions of Windows
- Fix: Fixed some issues with DNS leak prevention causing browsing issues
New in VyprVPN 2.7.9.6349 (Feb 4, 2016)
- New: Improved server list functionality to support VyprVPN Server
- Fix: Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented connections using OpenVPN or Chameleon while Kill Switch is active
New in VyprVPN 2.7.8.6317 (Oct 2, 2015)
- New:
- Customize your OpenVPN connection! Under the new Advanced tab you can better troubleshoot connection issues, set up MTU tests for optimized connection quality, manually add parameters for any OpenVPN setting, and more.
- Italian and Turkish language support
- IPv6 traffic is now blocked while connected to the VPN and while Kill Switch is enabled
- Updated UI log to record property changes for better Support assistance
- Language is now included in app-tracking for better reporting
- Fix:
- Updated installer to use Unicode NSIS so that the translated strings will render correctly in languages not supported by the ANSI character set
- Customer IP address no longer logged locally while VPN is not connected
- Chameleon encryption level is displayed in the main UI
- Added network stabilizer check to prevent connect but cannot browse issues
- Unconfirmed account messaging now in main UI
- Manually saved port settings no longer being overwritten
- Updated copyright year in the installer and various project files
- Translation defects
- Certification Install Tool
- In-app upgrade Install Tool
- Stand alone TAP Install Tool
- Resolved service crash
New in VyprVPN 2.7.7.6240 (Aug 26, 2015)
- New:
- Added support for VyprVPN Free account creation
- Share VyprVPN with your friends to get more free data each month!
- App-tracking on by default to help improve VyprVPN
- Fix:
- French translations on the Report a Bug screen
- Modified configuration so that the application can establish TLS 1.2 connections
New in VyprVPN 2.7.6.5964 (Aug 4, 2015)
- New Connect on Windows Start Up and automatic reconnect are now paired
- New Windows dark mode task bar icons to support Windows 10
- New VyprVPN TAP device updates for improved error recovery
New in VyprVPN 2.7.5.5242 (May 11, 2015)
- New: Updated UI assets on login and main screen
- Fix: Removed log spam when untrusted Wi-Fi feature is enabled but Wi-Fi devices don't exist
- Fix: Changed install directory to no longer leave artifacts on uninstall
- Fix: Prevent the UI from launching until the service is ready
- Fix: Display an error message when unable to complete checking for updates
- Fix: Improved OpenVPN error messages and added localizations
- Fix: Fixed an issue where the task bar icon would get stuck in the Connecting state after a particular connection failure
- Fix: Added a connection log entry for "Log in failure"
- Fix: Categorized manual disconnects to not be included under "Connection dropped"
- Fix: Fixed Dutch localization of "Connecting"
- Fix: Added history going back to 2.5.0 to application changelogs
- Fix: Removed duplicate connection log entries for "Activating Kill Switch"
- Fix: Fixed OpenVPN error message for 6026 error to show number of attempted ports
- Fix: Added localization for update error message string
- Fix: Removed an incorrect prompt to reconnect for DNS changes
- Fix: Resolved null reference exceptions that occurred during the connection workflow
- Fix: Improved UI alignment of some features under Options
- Fix: Several performance enhancements and bug fixes
New in VyprVPN 2.7.0.4852 (Feb 26, 2015)
- New: Chameleon and OpenVPN automatic port selection randomly scans for open ports to defeat intentional port blocking or throttling
- New: Chameleon and OpenVPN manual port selection allows you to choose the port
- New: Redesigned the Options tabs for improved setting selection and understanding
- Fix: Improved connection workflows to sync service and UI while connecting
- Fix: Improve sync issues with launching VyprVPN and initial connection
- Fix: Improved connection log reporting for Kill Switch App and System setting
- Fix: Removed redundant connection log entries for Kill Switch
- Fix: Created work around for launch issues caused by Windows .NET 4.5.2 update
- Fix: Resolved issue with sending crash reports not being sent correctly
- Fix: Removed Disconnected toast message when launching VyprVPN
- Fix: Resolved issue that was causing Options window to remain open after logging out
- Fix: Resolved issue preventing trusted Wi-Fi networks from being saved
- Fix: Resolved issue that could prevent the untrusted wifi feature to not initialize correctly
- Fix: Resolved several service and UI crashes
- Fix: UI bug highlighting incorrect explanation text
- Fix: Opt-in analytics reporting for new port selection feature
New in VyprVPN 2.6.7.4591 (Dec 18, 2014)
- New: Updated Catel framework from 3.4 to 4.0
- New: Improved error handling for KillSwitch and DNS leak protection
- New: Improved stability and performance for OpenVPN management
- New: Several performance enhancements
- Fix: Fastest server- incorrect server selection caused by VPN
- Fix: remove an empty utilities directory created on install
- Fix: connect on unknown-wifi and fastest server bug
- Fix: removed duplicate Chameleon processes
- Fix: Public IP in detecting state bug
- Fix: connection log recording bug
New in VyprVPN 2.6.5.4459 (Nov 21, 2014)
- Several performance enhancements and bug fixes
New in VyprVPN 2.5.3.4155 (Sep 20, 2014)
- Kill Switch is now available! Kill Switch stops all Internet traffic when not connected to VyprVPN.
- Users can choose between two Kill Switch options: App and System
- App Kill Switch: stop all Internet traffic only when VyprVPN application is running.
- System Kill Switch: stop all Internet traffic even if VyprVPN application is not running.
- New TAP driver! TAP-VyprVPN replaces TAP-Windows. New TAP-VyprVPN driver reduces common errors and conflicts with other TAP-Windows drivers.
- OpenVPN buffer flush update.
New in VyprVPN 2.5.1.4094 (Aug 29, 2014)
- Fixes bug in update from 2.4.6 to 2.5.0 for a subset of users.
New in VyprVPN 2.5.0.4084 (Aug 28, 2014)
- Kill Switch is now available! Kill Switch stops all Internet traffic when not connected to VyprVPN.
- Users can choose between two Kill Switch options: App and System
- App Kill Switch: stop all Internet traffic only when VyprVPN application is running.
- System Kill Switch: stop all Internet traffic even if VyprVPN application is not running.
- New TAP driver! TAP-VyprVPN replaces TAP-Windows. New TAP-VyprVPN driver reduces common errors and conflicts with other TAP-Windows drivers.
- OpenVPN buffer flush update.
New in VyprVPN 2.4.6.3859 (Jul 14, 2014)
- Resolved issue that caused app to stay partially logged in.
- Resolved login issue which allowed user to login with invalid credentials.
New in VyprVPN 2.4.5.3760 (Jun 17, 2014)
- When a user selects a server from the sidecar menu or system tray, the app will now start connecting without further user action
- Filtering, sorting and search added to the server list
- "Check for Updates" button added
- Windows 8 tile background support added
- Windows 8 taskbar icon resolution fixed
- Improved TAP-Windows device reliability
- Several bug fixes and performance enhancements
New in VyprVPN 2.4.0.2797 (May 16, 2014)
- VyprDNS now available! VyprDNS is Golden Frog's 100% owned and operated DNS service available exclusively for VyprVPN users. We developed our zero-logging VyprDNS service to increase user privacy and defeat censorship across the world.
- Added 3rd Party DNS support
- Added DNS leak protection
- Closing the application window now removes the application from the taskbar
- Fixed bug where some OpenVPN connections would intermittently hang on "Connecting" state.
- Installer now allows user to remove VyprVPN settings and TAP driver.
New in VyprVPN 2.3.3.2452 (Apr 26, 2014)
- New, improved installer designed to resolve several installation problems
- Installer is now translated into all supported languages
- Upgrade Chameleon for more robust connection establishment
- OpenVPN is now compatible with passwords including the characters \ and "
- New error code 6020 added to represent when OpenVPN exits unexpectedly
- Fixed issue where connect button does not correctly update status
- Fixed issue where IP Address stays in "Detecting" state indefinitely
- Improved startup of VyprVPN local service
- Several performance and stability improvements
New in VyprVPN 2.3.2.2382 (Apr 12, 2014)
- Upgrade OpenVPN to latest version
New in VyprVPN 2.3.1.2250 (Mar 26, 2014)
- Added setting for users to opt-in to receive Beta updates and receive early access to new features and bug fixes
- OpenVPN configuration for improved connectivity and security
- OpenVPN management port is now dynamically selected in a range of available ports
- Credentials are now stored correctly
- Fixed connect on Windows start failure
- Fixed various UI related application crashes
New in VyprVPN 2.3.0.2108 (Mar 26, 2014)
- Auto-reconnect on unknown Wi-Fi networks
- Auto-reconnect on disconnect
- User can now select language for the app
- Login notifications for incorrect login, locked account and unconfirmed account
- OpenVPN performance enhancements
- In-app upgrade enhancements
New in VyprVPN 2.2.3.2065 (Mar 4, 2014)
- Improve contact support functionality
New in VyprVPN 2.2.2.1896 (Feb 7, 2014)
- Connection optimizations for the new Chameleon Protocol.
New in VyprVPN 2.2.1.1798 (Jan 29, 2014)
- Reset TAP device for OpenVPN/Chameleon connections with 6005 errors
- Fixed VyprVPN Service crash from 2.2.0
- Fixed favorites sorting
- Contact support form is now available when logged out
- Fixed IP address display
- Added additional fields to crash reporting
New in VyprVPN 2.2 (Jan 29, 2014)
- Added support for Chameleon VPN!
- Without sacrificing speed or security, Chameleon, our 256-bit SSL protocol masks VPN traffic so it cannot be identified as a VPN connection and blocked. Chameleon scrambles packet data to ensure it's private, as well as fast and lightweight. The result is that Internet users are able to bypass firewalls and achieve an unrestricted Internet experience. Chameleon is great for users being blocked in countries such as China, Russia, India, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan and Syria among others, or if you are experiencing speed issues related to bandwidth throttling. Chameleon is now available globally at every VyprVPN server location.
New in VyprVPN 2.1 (Jan 29, 2014)
- Added the ability to cancel a re-connection attempt
- Users can now limit the number of re-connection attempts
- Added "Apply" and "Cancel" buttons to the settings window
- Ported the internal VPN control library from C++ to C#
- Other performance enhancements and improved stability of the app
New in VyprVPN 2.0.2 (Jan 29, 2014)
- Fixed several common application crashes
- Fixed minor memory leak issue
New in VyprVPN 2.0.1 (Jan 29, 2014)
- Fixes an issue where the installer can cause Skype to fail login with an "I/O Error". Please use VyprVPN's in-app Contact Support if you are having "I/O Errors" when attempting to login to Skype.
- Fixes several application crashes experienced in 2.0.0
- Improve retry on WiFi detection
- Fixed Named Pipe binding issue causing installation/usability issues
- Properly sort the server listing
- Catch errors around launching URLs to default browser
New in VyprVPN 2.0 (Jan 29, 2014)
- New 2.0 Interface with easy one-click connect
- Speed graph with upload and download speeds
- Ability to favorite servers for quick access
- Ping test to find fastest servers
New in VyprVPN 1.4.1 (Mar 1, 2013)
- Version 1.4.1 includes bug fixes to address installer not preserving user settings during software update.
New in VyprVPN 1.4 (Mar 1, 2013)
- Key Improvements:
- Support for Windows 8
- Bug fixes
New in VyprVPN 1.3 (Mar 1, 2013)
- Key Improvements:
- When the VyprVPN App checks for available updates, files associated with this action are digitally signed to message antivirus software that the files are safe.
- The VyprVPN App prevents connection problems due to malicious third party DNS poisoning.
New in VyprVPN 1.2 (Mar 1, 2013)
- Key Improvements:
- Added new settings to the VyprVPN settings tab:
- Launch application on login
- Connect when application launches
- Re-connect when connection drops
- Fixed occasional PPTP connection failures on Windows XP Service Pack 3
New in VyprVPN 1.1 (Mar 1, 2013)
- Key Improvements:
- Windows VPN description will now simply say "VyprVPN", rather than incrementing server location names after each reconnection, e.g., "Amsterdam (17)", "Amsterdam (18)", etc. on Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Windows 7 will now only ask for network type (Public, Work, Home) the first time VyprVPN App connects using PPTP or L2TP.
- Updates no longer require a reboot.
- Recent connections now work even if a user decides to not save their password.
- Application now automatically generates crash logs allowing Golden Frog developers to quickly diagnose and fix problems.
- Fixed issue where VyprVPN App would report an active OpenVPN connection before OpenVPN started passing Internet traffic.
New in VyprVPN 1.0 (Mar 1, 2013)
- Installation:
- The installer and the program are now digitally signed for improved security
- Text throughout the installer has been updated to improve clarity
- Support for multiple languages based on your Windows locale
- Additional reliability and cosmetic improvements in the installer and the uninstaller
- The VyprVPN Settings window:
- Password authentication is now attempted automatically after a pause in typing
- Only displayed at login if no VyprVPN user configuration is saved
- Changes to the labels and availability of the buttons to improve clarity
- Support for multiple languages based on your Windows locale
- The list of available VPN Locations is now sorted alphabetically
- Appears in the Windows task bar only when the Settings window is open
- Additional cosmetic improvements
- The VyprVPN Menu:
- Easier and more intuitive access to the VyprVPN menu
- An Exit command that disconnects active VPN connections and unloads the program
- Selecting a Recent Connection now immediately attempts to connect
- Recent Connection listings now include a flag for their respective coutry
- More informative tooltip popups when the mouse hovers over the VyprVPN icon
- Support for multiple languages based on your Windows locale
- Connectivity:
- Improved connection speed when establishing OpenVPN-protocol connections
- Improved the reliability of establishing OpenVPN-protocol connections
- PPTP and L2TP connection profiles updated to improve effective security
- Corrected a potential loop with the option to autoconnect on insecure WiFi networks
- More intuitive connection behavior when the VyprVPN option to remember your password is disabled
- Support:
- Effective management of VyprVPN log files
- New menu commands to access your VPN web control panel or report an issue
- Giganews and Golden Frog versions can now both be installed on one system
- When already running, the VyprVPN shortcut on the Windows Start menu now opens the running VyprVPN Settings window