If you're running docker, you can use a gluetun container for your VPN networking; it supports port forwarding, and you don't need to mess with your router.
I recommend Proton.
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Thanks for suggesting gluetun! I've never heard of this project, and it sounds exactly like something I need. :)
You've been gluetun-free all this time?
My phone autocorrected it to gluten 😅
Port forwarding allows connecting to seeders who don't have port forwarding themselves.
So I'd really recommend choosing a VPN which supports port forwarding. This sadly means no mullvad, altough I used them happily before they decided to no longer support port forwarding.
I've been happy with AirVPN.
I tried AirVPN after Mullvad stopped supporting PF, it's clunky as hell and restricts a fibre connection way too much. They were nice and gave me a full refund though
Who did you switch to?
I used to connect to AirVPN using their Eddie client, but now I use wireguard and it's very stable.
Good vpns are mullvad and proton
Not mullvad in this case, since they no longer lffer port forwarding.
@Mothra I use Mullvad. It is an excellent service. I buy 12 month scratch off cards for added privacy. Totally unlinking my Mullvad from card details.
I don't use the service that often, but I like having the option.
You are correct that it no longner supports port forwarding. I don't torrent at all but my understanding is you should still be able to do that fine without port forwarding.
I would ditch NordVPN asap. They do some shady shit. Switch to Mullvad, use Wireguard.
Thanks. Ok ditch Nord, got it. Why do you recommend Wireguard? Isn't Mullvad enough already?
@Mothra Mullvad supports Wireguard and OpenVPN. Of the two Wireguard I just better and faster. 😁
If you're on Linux it's also super simple to configure Wireguard and have it constantly running in the background, super lightweight. I use it this way for site-to-site VPN of my servers in different hosting environments.
Does anyone here know how to set up port forwarding in proton while on linux? I know how to do it in windows but would prefer to seed on linux and it doesn't seem to be supported by the native linux app
They only allow port forwarding with openVPN configs as far as I know
This is their official documentation
On the bottom under manual configuration they tell you how to configure it on Linux.
Though personally I ended up opting for AirVPN only because I didn't want to mess around with scripts to keep proton's ports from expiring.