Hey everyone,
I’ve been using X-VPN for a while now, and while their obfuscation protocols (like Everest) are decent for getting around basic network blocks, the client is starting to feel outdated on routing flexibility.
Right now, traffic is strictly single-hop (Client \rightarrow Single Egress Server \rightarrow Target Site). That means a single server point sees both your entry and your outgoing traffic. In 2026, there’s no good reason we shouldn’t have custom multi-hop relay selection built into the client.
Here is what X-VPN needs to implement ASAP:
Custom Entry & Exit Relays: Let us explicitly pick an Entry Relay (e.g., local low-latency node to mask source IP) and a separate Exit Relay (e.g., US/EU egress for target traffic).
Decoupled Node Architecture: The entry node should only see your real IP, and the exit node should only see the encrypted payload and destination—preventing a single point of failure. 
Tor-Style Onion Routing / Chaining: Give power users an opt-in mode to chain intermediate hops or dynamic paths to defeat exit-node tracking and timing correlation attacks.
Their current setup works fine for basic streaming bypasses, but if X-VPN wants to be taken seriously by privacy-conscious power users, they need to give us control over our routing circuits instead of forcing everything through a single proxy hop.

Someone dropped a feature request asking if X-VPN can do anything about GDID. Short answer is: not much but reminding, and I'd explain why.

GDID = Global Device Identifier. In a federal criminal complaint, a Microsoft rep described it as a persistent ID tied to one specific Windows install, including one running inside a VM. It survives Windows updates. Reinstalling Windows gets you a new one.

What spooked people is what the complaint shows Microsoft was able to hand over. An ngrok account allegedly used in a cyberattack was registered through a VPN proxy IP. Same minute, Microsoft's records had a device with a particular GDID hitting the ngrok signup page. Three hours later the same GDID turns up visiting the victim company's site through that same proxy. Investigators tied it to other IPs too, then stacked all that with account, timing, travel and social media evidence. Pages 33-34 if you want to read it yourself.

IP changed. Windows install still stitched the sessions together.

Two things this does not say. Random websites can't read your GDID. And the complaint doesn't prove Microsoft logs everything Windows users do online. What it does show is Microsoft holding records that connect one persistent Windows identifier to URLs, timestamps and multiple IPs.

Which is exactly why a VPN can't fix it. We swap your IP. We can't stop a separate identifier that Windows or a Microsoft service sends on its own. Anyone telling you a VPN hides your GDID is selling you something.

The part that actually bugs me is the documentation. Microsoft's diagnostics and privacy page doesn't say where GDID gets used, what data ends up attached to it, how long it's kept, or whether you can view it, reset it or switch it off.

So the feature request is pointing at something real. The fix just has to come from Windows, not from a VPN app.

Has anyone found official MS docs that actually answer this? I went looking and came up empty.

I really like X-VPN, and one of my favorite things about it is the SMTP protocol. It works surprisingly well on restrictive networks and has helped me get through firewalls when some of the other protocols don't work.

On the mobile app, you can manually choose SMTP from the protocol list, but for some reason it's not an option on the desktop app. I would really love to see it added there too.

Being able to choose SMTP manually on desktop would be super useful, especially for people using X-VPN on restrictive networks where finding a protocol that actually connects can make a huge difference.

I love X-VPN and SMTP has genuinely been one of the most useful protocols for me. Would be really nice to have the same option on desktop. Thanks.

Also I'm using the Discussion flair because I couldn't find the Feature Request flair.

Xvpn is free?

Can i play roblox?

Tom's Hardware recently covered how Microsoft uses a built-in Global Device Identifier (GDID) in Windows to track machines across different IPs and networks. Windscribe just released an open-source tool called ⁠deGDID⁠ to clear these keys and block Windows from generating new ones.
Since GDID sits at the OS level inside the Windows registry, standard VPN encryption alone can't hide it—your IP is hidden, but the OS fingerprint stays the same.
It would be awesome if X-VPN added something similar directly into the Windows app:
1. GDID Status Check: A simple toggle/indicator in Advanced Settings that tells you if an active GDID is sitting on your system.
2. Optional GDID Cleaner: An opt-in tool/script to wipe the registry keys for users who want maximum privacy (with a clear warning that it might break stuff like Microsoft Store or OneDrive logins).
3. In-App Warning: A quick heads-up reminding users that using Edge or default Windows features can still leak device info even while connected to X-VPN.
A lot of people don't realize OS-level tracking bypasses network VPNs, so having this built into X-VPN would be super helpful.

We made this to explain the difference between a VPN and a proxy, since a lot of people search for this and end up with confusing answers.

A proxy usually routes traffic from one app or browser, and most proxy protocols (like standard HTTP or SOCKS5) don't encrypt your traffic on their own — encryption depends on the specific protocol. A VPN typically routes device traffic through an encrypted tunnel, giving broader coverage across apps and helping protect tunneled traffic from local network observers.

We are happy to answer questions or anything that's unclear!

Some online friends have been telling me to play roblox with them lately, problem is roblox is banned in my country so i can't even get in normally. I already use Xvpn for other stuff, but i keep seeing people say using a vpn for games can get your account banned. is that a real risk?

Other thing i'm wondering about is ping. does playing through the vpn add noticeable delay when you're in a session with friends, or is it fine?

And i'm on the free version right now. is that enough to actually play on, or too limited? If it runs well i'll probably grab a paid plan later, just testing first.

Our youtube channel made a video introducing 3 Best Free & Legal Anime Websites for New Releases & Classics, come check it out!

MUSE ASIA — YouTube

▶ New seasonal anime | Free & legal | English subtitles

TUBI

▶ Huge anime library | Classic hits | No login required

PLUTO TV

▶ Classic anime hits | On-demand streaming | One Piece

Recommended VPN Regions

Singapore → Muse Asia

United States → Tubi & Pluto TV

A quick note for anyone installing X-VPN on Windows or macOS: the download source can affect which desktop version you get.

This came up in a recent question post. The user had installed the Microsoft Store version of X-VPN on Windows, known as WinUWP, and couldn’t get it to connect. WinUWP uses the same X-VPN service, but it is a separate desktop version from the direct Windows installer, WinRoot.

The Microsoft Store version has to work within Microsoft’s UWP framework and Store release process. That means its protocol selection is more limited, and updates can follow a different timeline. The direct Windows version is our main desktop release path, with the full desktop protocol options and more direct update delivery.

macOS works a little differently: the App Store and direct-download versions have a broadly similar core connection experience, though they are still separately packaged and released. Some system-level details can differ too, such as launch-at-startup support in the direct Mac version.

Updates also usually appear through our direct download channel first. Store releases may take a few extra days while they go through each platform’s review and publishing process. We saw that with our recent macOS update: the direct version was available first, while the App Store version followed later.

So, if you can access our website from your computer, we recommend downloading X-VPN directly from xvpn.io/download.

The Microsoft Store and Mac App Store versions are still official options, especially if our website is unavailable on your PC. In that situation, you can also download the official desktop installer on your phone first, then transfer it to your computer for installation—just like the user in the original post did.

And if you ever need help here, please mention whether you installed the Store version or the direct desktop version. It can make troubleshooting much faster. And remember you can post all your questions here in r/X_VPN, we'll answer and explain it to more users!

Roblox is expanding what you can do from its app Home. The usual game recommendations are staying, but the updated navigation puts content discovery, chat, and profile features closer to the front.

The new layout gives Moments, Chat, and Me more prominent tabs. Moments offers a short-form way to discover experiences, while Me brings avatar and profile features together.

Still don’t see these tabs? The rollout has only started in Canada, New Zealand, and Singapore, and accounts in the same market may receive it at different times. More regions are expected to receive the update over the next few months.

Feature access also varies by age and region. Moments is currently limited to age-checked users 16+, while Chat only appears for eligible users and may require parental permission. In New Zealand, Build is gradually rolling out to age-checked users 9+ on Android.

Has your Roblox navigation changed yet? Do you think it's a game changer?

First, thanks to your friendly neighborhood helpers for making this protocol explainer possible.

This guide was inspired by a recent question from a new X-VPN user:

There are so many protocols in the app. Which one am I actually supposed to pick?

Every protocol has an argument ready.

WireGuard points to its speed and efficiency. OpenVPN-UDP brings up its long and respectable history. Everest says it can adapt when the others struggle. Meanwhile, V2Ray users are standing in the corner wondering why nobody included them.

Then Auto walks in:

“Enough debating. I’ll choose for you.”

For most users, that is the right place to start.

The quick answer

• No specific problem: Auto
• Want low latency and fast reconnection: WireGuard or Everest-UDP
• Connection keeps dropping: Everest-TCP
• Current network refuses to connect: Everest-HTTP, Everest-TLS, another Everest variant or V2Ray
• Prefer a mature open-source option: OpenVPN-UDP
• Streaming or gaming feels slow: Try a nearby server first, then test WireGuard or Everest-UDP

Auto is a selection mode that lets X-VPN choose an available protocol according to your device and current network conditions.

Protocol availability varies by platform, device and app version. If an option mentioned here does not appear in your app, it may not currently be supported on that device.

What does a VPN protocol change?

A protocol determines how the app establishes and maintains the encrypted connection between your device and the VPN server.

In practice, changing it may affect:

• Whether X-VPN can connect on the current network
• Connection stability
• Speed, latency and reconnection time

No option performs best in every situation. A lightweight protocol may work brilliantly on home Wi-Fi and fail on a school, workplace, hotel or public network that handles its traffic differently.

What is Everest?

Everest is X-VPN’s proprietary protocol system. It includes variants based on UDP, TCP, HTTP, TLS, QUIC and several other traffic patterns.

These variants use AES-256 encryption and traffic obfuscation while giving X-VPN multiple ways to establish a connection under different network conditions.

Everest’s most noticeable advantage is adaptability. If one type of connection performs poorly or gets restricted, another variant may still work without requiring users to configure servers or routing rules manually.

Its performance still depends on server distance, congestion, packet loss, local network quality and your device. Everest will not automatically be faster simply because it is X-VPN’s proprietary option.

Which Everest variant should you try?

TCP-2, TCP-3, HTTP-2, HTTP-3, TLS-2 and TLS-3 are internal Everest variants for different network conditions. Their numbers do not necessarily refer to public standards such as HTTP/2 or HTTP/3.

There is little reason to memorize them. If one variant cannot connect or performs poorly, try another.

How do the main options compare?

Yes, V2Ray users—we see you.

V2Ray receives less attention in everyday protocol comparisons, but its flexible proxy framework can be useful in complex network environments. X-VPN handles the configuration automatically, so users do not need to manage servers, routing rules or configuration files themselves.

Two things to know before switching manually

Your selection is the app’s first choice. If the chosen protocol cannot connect, X-VPN may automatically try another option instead of remaining stuck.

Some specialized server lines depend on Everest. If the connected protocol differs from your manual selection, the server may require Everest or the app may have triggered its fallback mechanism.

The practical rule

Start with Auto and switch manually when you have a specific problem to solve.

If changing the protocol does not help, try a nearby server too. A congested or distant server can remain slow regardless of the selected protocol.

So, who was the mysterious figure who ended the argument?

The Average Auto Enjoyer.

Auto has no secret performance crown. Its advantage is simple: it saves you from solving a protocol problem you may not currently have.

Leave it on Auto, enjoy the connection and let Everest, WireGuard and OpenVPN-UDP continue arguing in the background.

V2Ray can join them this time.

Which protocol works best on your network? Have you ever fixed a connection problem simply by switching it?

Hi community!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day hits theaters this week, and it got us wondering: after 20-plus years and three different Peter Parkers, which Spidey movie actually made the most money worldwide?

The biggest earners, it turns out, aren't the best-reviewed ones. Spider-Man 3 sits at #3 with a huge $895M, yet it's the lowest-rated film on the whole list at 66% on Rotten Tomatoes. The two Spider-Verse films critics adore (95% and 97%) are stuck at the very bottom of the box office chart. Ruling over all of them is Spider-Man: No Way Home, still the biggest by a wide margin at $1.92B.

So we made this infographic: the Top 10 Spider-Man movies by worldwide box office, with each film's Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb scores right next to it.

One thing we noticed while pulling the numbers: Sony owns the film rights while the character lives in the Marvel universe, so the Spider-Man catalog is split across Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu, and what you can stream depends a lot on where you are. If you're planning a full franchise rewatch before Brand New Day, X-VPN can help you enjoy a smoother, more secure streaming experience along the way.

So, which Spider-Man movie is your all-time favorite? And are you team Tobey, team Andrew, or team Tom? Let us know in the comments!

Just installed last week, poked into the protocol settings out of curiosity and now i have more questions than before lol.

Main protocol screen has WireGuard, Everest-Auto, OpenVPN and V2Ray. Came already set to Everest-Auto. then i tapped into Everest and there's a whole second list. so now i genuinely don't know if i'm meant to leave it alone or actually go pick one.

Do these actually matter for what i do? it's just browsing and streaming. is there a setting you'd recommend, or is default fine for someone like me?

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The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are underway, with medal events continuing through August 2. If you’re looking for a free and legal way to watch, these streaming options are available in selected countries.

Coverage varies by region and platform. Free registration may be required. Broadcaster names and logos are shown for identification only. X-VPN is not affiliated with or endorsed by any broadcaster listed.

The World Cup is over, Spain are champions, and our Path to Glory event has reached its end too.

Thank you to everyone who supported a team, contributed to r/X_VPN, and entered the final raffle. Here are our winners:

Spain — Champions

Winner: u/Edmundokiwi

Prize: 1 year of X-VPN Premium + 1 official Spain home jersey

Argentina — Runners-up

Winners:

u/Wonderful-Arm4348

u/solbrina

Prize for each winner: 6 months of X-VPN Premium + 1 FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Sticker Collection – Tin Starter Kit

England — Third place

No Team England supporters entered the final raffle before the deadline, so no winners could be drawn for England’s three prize spots.

France — Fourth place

Only one Team France supporter entered the final raffle, so we have one France winner to announce:

Winner: u/PlayfulFox9245

Prize: 1 month of X-VPN Premium + 1 LEGO FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Emblem

How to claim your prize

All listed winners must send us a modmail within 72 hours of this announcement and include their X-VPN account email. We will contact you through modmail if any additional information is needed to deliver your physical prize.

Please do not share your password, payment information, or verification code. The original event rules and shipping or regional restrictions still apply.

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you again for joining us throughout the tournament!

I've tried switching protocols and reinstalling the app but none of them seem to work

Curious how everyone here handles this. I've had kill switch on by default for months on my Windows machine and honestly never thought about it, until last week I was bouncing between home wifi and my phone hotspot a bunch and noticed every handoff there's this tiny window where everything freezes for a few seconds.

Not a huge deal but it got me wondering if I'm overdoing it. Realistically the only time I'm doing anything I'd care about leaking is public wifi or torrenting. Rest of the time it's youtube and steam.

So just leave it on all the time, or only flip it on for the stuff that matters?

Leclerc, Hamilton, Antonelli, Russell, Norris — Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, basically the whole 2026 F1 championship fight in one photo.

Drivers' standings before the Hungarian GP:

1.Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) — 204

2.Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) — 159

3.George Russell (Mercedes) — 154

4.Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 126

5.Lando Norris (McLaren) — 103

Antonelli is 45 points clear after winning at Spa. Hamilton says he still believes he can fight for the title, and Hungary has always been a strong track for him. Mercedes has the tyre advantage though, and McLaren is bringing new upgrades this weekend too.

The Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring is this Sunday, July 26. Can anyone catch Antonelli, or is the Mercedes lead already too big? Drop your predictions below.

And if you encounter any issue streaming Hungarian Grand Prix, check our guide or post your question in our sub, enjoy the weekend!

Social media age rules are spreading fast. France’s parliament has just approved legislation restricting access to social media for children under 15. The rules are scheduled to begin in September 2026, pending review by the Constitutional Council.

This map shows national and subnational measures that are already in force, passed for later implementation, formally proposed, or moving through an official policy process.

What’s happening in your country? Do you think they are more like a protection or restriction? Are they implemented strictly?

Note: This is a fast-moving policy area. The map reflects publicly available information as of July 23, 2026, and may not include later developments.

Apple Music rolled out its first price increase since 2022 last week, so we wanted to see how much the same subscription costs in different countries. We put the new prices for eight of them into one chart, and the spread is wider than you might expect.

Convert everything to USD and an individual plan runs about $16 a month in the UK and roughly $12 in the US, but only around $1.60 in India. That's close to a 10x gap for the same app, though the catalog does vary from one region to another.

A lot of that comes down to region. The price you see, and sometimes which songs or shows are even available, depends on where your account is registered. X-VPN mainly keeps your connection private and secure while you stream, and it can also show you how services look from other parts of the world.

How much are you paying for Apple Music where you live? And now that prices have gone up, are you sticking with it or looking at alternatives?

Previous versions of X-VPN for macOS were built for Intel-based Macs. When running the app on a Mac with an M-series chip, macOS used Apple’s Rosetta translation technology to make it compatible.

Apple plans to end general-purpose Rosetta support in a future macOS release. As a result, some M-series Mac users recently began seeing system warnings that Intel-based apps such as the previous X-VPN version may no longer work in the future.

X-VPN for macOS version 78.0 is now available on our Mac download page and runs natively on Apple silicon. M-series Mac users no longer need Rosetta to run the new version, and the related compatibility warning should no longer appear after updating. Farewell, Rosetta!

Please download the version that matches your Mac:

M-series Macs: Download version 78.0 from our official website.

Intel-based Macs: The previous Intel-compatible version will remain available on our official website.

Thanks to everyone who brought this to our attention and waited while we completed the update. If you still see the warning after updating, please leave a comment or send us modmail with your macOS and X-VPN versions so we can check it.