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Windscribe Disconnecting Randomly

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Workaround available Windows, macOS, router Updated November 13, 2026Based on 2 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

Random disconnects come from security software, restrictive networks or a weak base connection. Move to a closer server, change protocol or port and quit antivirus programs fully.

Most likely fix: Connect to the closest location

How to fix it

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

  1. 1. Connect to the closest location

    1. Expand a country and pick a nearby city
    Did this fix it?

  2. 2. Try other servers

    1. Routing problems affect individual servers
    Did this fix it?

  3. 3. Change port and protocol

    1. Preferences > Connection > Manual
    2. Try IKEv2, WireGuard or UDP/TCP first, then Stealth or WStunnel
    Did this fix it?

  4. 4. Quit security software

    1. Fully close Avast, Avira, Malwarebytes or similar; pausing may not be enough
    Did this fix it?

  5. 5. Enable VPN pass-through

    1. On your router, turn on IPSec/IKEv2/VPN pass-through
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

The VPN drops every few minutes or fails to reconnect.

Why it happens

  • Antivirus or personal firewall
  • School or corporate network interference
  • Weak base internet
  • Server or routing problem

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