IVPN Slow Speed

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Pick a nearby server

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   1. Choose a server geographically close to you
   2. Test another city if one is congested
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2. 2. Use WireGuard

   1. Settings > VPN protocol > WireGuard
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3. 3. Change port/protocol

   1. Try different ports in Settings > Connection
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4. 4. Turn off obfuscation and multi-hop unless needed

   1. Both add latency and reduce speed
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5. 5. Improve your local setup

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   1. Use a wired connection
   2. Restart modem/router
   3. Temporarily disable local security software to test
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Symptoms

Downloads, streaming or video calls are slower on IVPN than without it.

Why it happens

• Distance to server and congestion
• OpenVPN or TCP throttled on your network
• Obfuscation overhead (about 45% slower in one test)
• Slow device (router, NAS, old phones)
• Wi-Fi latency

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The same problem in other apps

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• Why Is ExpressVPN So Slow? (ExpressVPN)
• Why Is Surfshark So Slow? (Surfshark)

Other IVPN errors

• IVPN Not Connecting
• IVPN Connected but No Internet
• IVPN Keeps Disconnecting
• IVPN No Internet After Disconnecting
• IVPN Not Working With Netflix
• IVPN Authentication Failure
• IVPN Error Connecting to Daemon
• IVPN Blocks Local Network Printer and NAS