Can someone recommend a better PIA configuration?

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I use PIA everyday, mostly when I am on public WiFi. In the last few weeks I have noticed that I cannot get a PIA connection. And the number of locations where PIA does not work keeps increasing. So I tried a free Windscribe account and it works using IKEv2 protocol. Then I tried my free ProtonVPN with their Stealth protocol with no issues either.

I am not here to bash PIA, I want to use my paid account. Are there any recommend configurations to try. I was on Wireguard, then tried OpenVPN with both TCP and UDP with no success. Is there anything else I can try?

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did you try shadowsocks with openvpn? that can often help get through strict firewalls

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Have you tried the DNS choices?

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If they’re using Cisco WAP’s PIA is likely blocked by default with the regular filters. PIA on other vendors seem to work fine but Cisco is always blocked it seems.

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Sounds like something’s not working right, have you tried clearing cache&data or reintalling the app?

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New to PIA. What’s shadowsocks with openVPN? Is that part of PIA configuration?

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I will try that tomorrow and report back.

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I can’t find the setting in the Android app. I see it in the desktop app. Is Shadowsocks possible with Android?

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I usually use PIA DNS, but I did try other custom DNSs, no luck.

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I will and report back. Thanks.

I assume local port remains auto and remote port 53?

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I tried port 53 today, no luck. I guess I am out of luck until PIA supports additional protocols.

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I don’t know what router is being used. I do know my ability to use my IPTV app without VPN started at the same time. I will see if I can identify the router next time.

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The router appears as Fortinet Inc

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Yes I have. I actually clear that daily.

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Yes, it disguises the fact you’re using a vpn. Choose openvpn under protocols and go to multihop in settings

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Ah sorry, I’m a desktop dev