# Usage of VPN

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### VPN Usage

Required for **Fortnite** (for **one week**), **Rust** (permanently until router reset or new IP), and games with server admins like **EFT**. Other EAC/BE games may not strictly require a VPN, but using one for the first week is recommended. For casual protection, <mark style="color:blue;">**Windscribe**</mark> offers **10GB free** which is a solid choice and is mostly enough for one week.
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<summary>❓ | <mark style="color:$info;"><strong>Why is using a VPN required.</strong></mark></summary>

Using a VPN is essential to ensure you don't risk a network ban, as we've seen increasing issues with this. It's crucial to make sure everything works smoothly for you. **Just use a VPN for one week, and after that, you can safely turn it off without worry.**

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### Recommended VPNs

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DO NOT USE NORDVPN/PROTONVPN

**THESE WILL NOT WORK** — you need one of the VPNs we list.
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* Low Packet loss
* Free 10GB trial
* <https://windscribe.com/>

Use Windscribe on **"Stealth Mode"** and make sure the Firewall is on **"Automatic"** and **enabled.**

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* Most locations
* Free with Pink Panther (Month/Lifetime Users)

<a href="https://systemwise.mysellauth.com/product/private-network-digital-access-6-months" class="button primary" data-icon="shield-halved">GET IPVANISH CHEAP</a>

Use **OpenVPN** protocol with **Scramble** **enabled** and **UDP** connection type.

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* Residential IPs
* Works with Rust
* <https://www.mysteriumdark.com/>

**Use the settings as shown below for optimal performance with Rust and other games.**

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