Multi user UK VPN access on our UK based Dedicated (static) IP servers. You don't just get a Static UK IP Address with these accounts, each account has its very own Unique IP Address located in the United Kingdom too! These UK IP's are static so they will never change and they will never be used by any other client whilst the IP is assigned to your account! As with all VPNUK accounts, you receive two simultaneous user acess as standard.
USA multi user access on our Dedicated (static) IP servers. You don't just get a Static IP Address with these accounts, each account has its very own US Based Unique IP Address too! These IP's are static so they will never change and they will never be used by any other client whilst the USA IP is assigned to your account! As with all VPNUK accounts, you receive two simultaneous user acess as standard.
Swiss based 1:1 Dedicated IP servers. You don't just get a Static IP Address with these Switzerland Based VPN accounts, each account has its very own Unique Swiss IP Address too! These IP's are not NAT'd so offer an unrestricted 1:1 conection, ideal for running applications and services that require an incoming connection!
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VPNUK - The Virtual Private Network Specialists
Latest VPNUK News
Dedicated IP accounts Client CP launched!!
We are pleased to finally announce the launch of the Dedicated IP account Client Control Panel for use by all clients with accounts on the totally unique, static IP, Decicated IP accounts.
The Dedicated IP Control Panel has been integrated into the site and the existing Shared IP CLIENT CP and is a welcome addition to the service. The CLIENT CP gives all users of VPNUK services access to their account details and enables all users to edit details, renew accounts, check on their partner program progress and a whole lot more!
Switching Servers
The Dedicated IP account CLIENT CP has the same Switch Server feature as the Shared IP accounts. You can now switch your Totally Unique, Static IP once a week and get a new totally unique, static IP!
Partner Program
Clients on our Dedicated IP accounts can now login to the CLIENT CP and join our Partner Program. You too can gain valueable commission for recommending our service to your friends, family, work colleagues, visitors to your blog, website or business. You recieve a totally unique URL in which to promote our service, anyone that comes to our website from your unique URL is logged and any orders received from them are automatically credited to your account.
Account Renewals
You can now view account expiry information and also renew your account from the comfort of the CLIENT CP. Renewals placed through PayPal and also directly from (our soon to be launched) Credit Card processing are fully automated and renewed instantly! You can choose to switch payment processors if you wish to and also cancel the VPNUK account if you decide you no longer need it.
If you need any help or adivce there is a HELP section in the right hand menu of the CLIENT CP or come over to Live Help and we'll assist you.
The VPNUK 2012 Great Competition Giveaway starts in January!
VPNUK in association with our Facebook page are giving away one FREE 12 month VPN account every month in our brand new competition giveaway for 2012. Whether you are a new or existing client of VPNUK you stand the chance of winning a free 12 month account on either of our Shared IP or Dedicated IP servers!
The competition giveaway takes place every month on our facebook page!
In order to stand a chance of winning all you have to do is join our facebook page and enter the competition! You can join our facebook group by clicking here, once on the facebook page click onto the 'Like' button
The competition is open to everyone, if you already have a VPNUK account on a recurring payment and win one of the FREE accounts all you have to do is cancel your subscription at PayPal or Google Checkout, the free account will start at the end of the billing month!
New Windows based Connection Assistant Software launched!
We have now completed the re-development on the VPNUK Connection Software for PPTP and L2TP/IPSec connections and have have added the setup guide to the website for all Windows based O/S. The software is compatible with all versions Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 running through both the Windows 32 Bit and 64 Bit architecture.
The new 'Self Updating' server list on the re-developed connection assistant software now makes it easier to administer your VPNUK account and switch servers when carried out in conjunction with the 'Switch Servers' feature in the Client CP. We have a self updating server list which includes information concerning the server location and server connection speed.
Click here to view the setup guides and for more information.
VPNUK Partner Program Now Launched!
VPNUK are happy to finally confirm the immediate launch of our Partner Program! We are now looking for people to help promote the VPNUK service as part of our Partner Program affiliate scheme.
It is now possible for you to help us promote our range of high quality VPN services in return for commission for each new client you send our way! Becoming part of one of the worlds fastest growing VPN service is easy.. if you would like to see whats it takes to become a VPNUK partner please read through the information on our partner program overview or contact us to find out more.
Click here for more information.
New Server launched in Singapore!
We are excited to announce that we have now launched our first server based in Singapore. This is the first of many servers we intend to launch in Asia.
Click here for ordering information.
New Server launched in Russia!
We have recently launched our first server based in Moscow, Russia.
Click here for ordering information.
New Switzerland Dedicated IP Server Launched!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our first VPNUK 1:1 Dedicated IP server based in Switzerland.
So what is the 1:1 server?
The VPNUK 1:1 Dedicated IP account is setup on a Swiss based server!
This server is offers users a true 1:1 connection, this permits incoming traffic so it's perfect for running applications and services that require an incoming connection. This account is ideal for Home servers, FTP servers, Gaming Servers, VOIP Servers and a whole host of other services that require unrestricted incoming connections. You can now receive unlimited high speed access to our Switzerland based server and enjoy complete 1:1 business grade anonymity and security with a totally unque, static VPNUK IP address based in Switzerland!
Due to the 1:1 configuration of this server it is physically impossible for us to allow multi user or simultaneous user access over individual connections through NAT in the same way that we do on all others VPNUK servers.
Click here for more information.
VPNUK Proxy Service Launched!
After numerous requests we have now launched the VPNUK Proxy Service on all VPNUK servers. If you do not require the additional security of a VPN connection you are now able to connect to your VPNUK account through a standard web browser proxy service. We have enabled the Proxy Service on all VPNUK servers. As with our VPN service, clients on our Shared IP accounts are always provided with a randomly assigned Dynamic IP address when connected to the VPNUK servers. Clients on our specially designed Dedicated IP accounts are always assigned their totally unique, static IP address.
We have launched the Proxy Service after continual requests from clients looking for a simplified service that works with the more normal day to day services like Facebook, You Tube and GMail from coutries that restrict access to these services. Some streaming media services like the BBCiPlayer and ITV Player in the UK along with services like FOX and NBC in the USA also work from behind the proxy service. Unfortunately due to the limitations of the web proxy service it is not possible to use services that require traffic to be run through a TCP/IP protocol, services which require that kind of configuration are VoIP services like Skype, and VoIP Stunt, P2P services like Bit Torrent and some streaming media services like Zattoo, Voddler, Hulu and 4oD.
Setting up the Proxy service is simple, quick and very easy to customise to your specific requirements, you are able to run custom commands and also route specific traffic outside the proxy server. For more information on how to setup the Proxy Service on your computer or device click here.
New server added to the network!
After a long and careful search for a top quality datacentre based in Ireland we are now very pleased to announce the launch of our very first VPN server based in Dublin. Accounts are now available for order and are also available to all existing clients in the Client CP.
New Payment processor added!
We are happy to announce our ability to accept payments through Alert Pay http://www.alertpay.com. Founded to facilitate safe instant payments between individuals and online businesses, AlertPay is the rising leader in secure online payment solutions.
The Alert Pay option is being added and should be complete in the next few days.
Client CP now offers automated account renewals!
As part of our ongoing service enhancements we have recently enabled automated account renewals for all clients on our Shared IP servers. You can now login to the Client CP and instantly renew accounts when paying for the service through Paypal. After completing the renewal process at PayPal all accounts will now automatically renew.
Tunnelblick Security Announcement
Jonathan K. Bullard the developer of Tunnelblick has contacted us today with a Tunnelblick security announcement. A bug causing an exploitable security problem exists in most Tunnelblick versions before 3.1.1. It allows an unprivileged user to gain root privileges on any Mac OS X system with a vulnerable version of Tunnelblick installed. All users of Tunnelblick are advised to update to the latest version. For more information including instructions for updating, see the 2011-01-12 Tunnelblick Vulnerability FAQ.
To receive security related announcements and announcements of updates and new versions of Tunnelblick, join the Tunnelblick-Announce group. You can join at https://groups.google.com/group/tunnelblick-announce/subscribe?hl=en.
WIN! WIN! WIN! FREE VPNUK ACCOUNTS
VPNUK in association with our Facebook page are giving away two free VPN accounts every month throughout 2011 in our great new competition giveaway. Whether you are a new or existing client of VPNUK you stand the chance of winning a free 3 month account on either of our Shared IP or Dedicated IP servers!
Click here for more information
For a chance of winning an account worth up to £30 you only have to join our facebook page and enter the competition every fornight! We are giving away two free accounts every month!
OpenVPN - New ports added
In order to reduce the risk of possible port blocking by some internet service providers we have increased the possible number of OpenVPN connections to four! Its now possible to connect through OpenVPN on TCP port 80 as well as port 443 and UDP port 65194 as well as the default OpenVPN port 1194!
Dedicted IP Accounts - OpenVPN Compatibility
We are pleased to announce that all VPNUK Dedicated IP accounts are now fully compatible with OpenVPN connections. With our specially designed Dedicated IP accounts, clients are provided with their very own 'totally unique' IP address originating in either the UK or USA. Once logged into the VPNUK servers you are allocated your own static IP address, it never changes, and it is never shared.
'Until now only the VPNUK Shared (Dynamic) IP accounts have been compatible with OpenVPN connections which made our Dedicated IP accounts out of reach for some clients, that is not the case anymore!'
We have re-configured all Dedicated IP servers so that connections over the ever popular OpenVPN protocol is now possible through TCP using port 443 and also UDP through ports 1194 and 65194. The stumbling block for these accounts in the past was assigning the unique IP address to the account once clients were logged in through OpenVPN. OpenVPN is available for download from our the website and is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OSX, Linux and Android
OpenVPN Alternative UDP Port
In order to combat any ISP port restrictions on UDP/1194 we have also made it possible for you to connect to OpenVPN through port 65194 on UDP connections. OpenVPN is available for download from our website along with full setup instructions and tutorials for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OSX, Linux and Android.
Server Relocation - Frankfurt to Stutgart
An important network update is due to take place on servers DE2 and DE3 on Friday, November 5, starting from 11.30pm CET for approximately 8 hours. Both servers will be unavailable at this time whilst they are moved to a new datacentre situated in Stutgart. If you have an account on DE2 or DE3 and require access between these times please login to the Client CP and switch over to DE1 or any other server between the hours of 11.30pm and 8am.
New Server Location - Manchester
We are pleased to announce the arrival of two new UK based servers located in Manchester. These servers are the first of many to be situated in this brand new, state of art datacentre. UK Shared56 and UK Shared57 are now online and available in the Client CP should any clients wish to try them out: https://clientcp.vpnuk.info/vpnuk/clients/index.php
Even more servers are being configured over the next few weeks! We hope to have at least 6 servers operational in Manchester by the end of the year!
With a VPNUK account you now have access to over 60 servers in 9 countries, you are able to switch between servers and countries at any time all for just £5.99 per month! This falls to just £4.25 per server, per month if you order a three server account to share with a couple of friends!
Our long awaited partner program is only about a week away, you too will be able to become a VPN Service Provider with VPNUK!
As always, our live help team are on hand around the clock to answer your questions!
Server Downtime - Required maintenance now complete
Successful completion of maintenance work in Spectrum House between 00:00 and 08:00 GMT today, the 02/10/10.
If any clients have problems please contact the support team.
Server Downtime - Required Maintenance
There will be scheduled maintenance on all UK servers located at Spectrum House on the Morning of October 2nd 2010.
Maintenance Type: Infrastructure
Expected effect on your service: Power Loss
Expected downtime duration: 4-8 hours
This will occur between 00:00 and 08:00 on 02/10/2010 (UK Time)
Client Control Panel Launched
We are pleased to announce the launch of the long awaited Client Control Panel for clients on our Shared IP servers. All clients are now able to view their account information, change their account login password and switch between any of the VPNUK servers at any time.
A link to access the CLIENT CP is available at the very top right of every page.
Over the coming few weeks more additions will be added to the Client CP which includes the highly anticipated VPNUK partner program where clients will be able to become affilates of the VPNUK service.
New Server Launched - ITALY
We are pleased to announce the launch of a brand new server in a new country for VPNUK. Our First Italian server based in Milan is now Live and ready for clients to login to.
PayPal Subscription Issue
There have been a few reports of subscriptions being wrongly cancelled by PayPal this week. If this has happened or happens to you please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused by the PayPal system, your account will not be closed without us first notifying you.
Our system is programmed to automatically email all clients with one-off payments and cancelled subscriptions 24 hours before their accounts are due for renewal. The automated emails contain account information along with a link and instructions for how to renew the VPNUK account should you wish to do so.
If you ever have any account questions or problems renewing expired accounts please contact our Live Help team, we are available 7 days a week and can assist you with any problems you may be experiencing.
VPNUK Screencast Tutorials
We have recently started creating ScreenCast tutorials to our YouTube.com account. You can see them here: VPNUK Limited on YouTube
More ScreenCasts will be added over the coming week.
VPNUK on Facebook
After much persuasion we have finally got ourselves a Facebook page. You can join in the chat and comments here: VPNUK Facebook Page
Partner Program launch
It gives us great pleasure to inform our clients that the long awaited VPNUK Partner Program will be made available to all VPNUK clients shortly! The new Client CP will contain information on how to offer our service as a white label reseller or as an affiliate of VPNUK.
You will soon have the chance to provide our high quality VPN service as your own!
Client CP now under developement
The long awaited Client CP is now under developement, once complete, all clients will be able to perform many basic actions, including;
Password changes
Viewing of basic usage stats
Account renewals
Account modifications
Clients will also be able to switch between servers! With a click of a button VPNUK users will be able to switch between different servers and/or countries at any given time!!
OpenVPN pre-configured connection types
We have released a new build of the VPNUK pre-configured OpenVPN GUI. The latest build now offers automatic configuration of a TCP and/or UDP connection type during installation. Clients using an OpenVPN connection type on the VPNUK servers are no longer required to manually edit the config file and login details, everything is configured duing installation.
UK Server Updates
We are currently updating our entire UK network over to a new 1gbps backbone. Every UK based server that currently has a 100mbps connection will soon have 1gbps connection.
We are emailing account holders affected by the changes as the new servers are launched with all the information required.
Pre-configured OpenVPN 2.1.1 ready for download
We have a new pre-configured version of the latest OpenVPN release (2.1.1) ready for download.
Features include;
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Capabilities to save the login username and password
2. Pre-installed config files that only requires one edit to the destination server
3. Build includes both the x86 and x64 TAP drivers
Dedicated (Static) IP Prices Slashed
As of Wednesday 3rd March all new Dedicated (Static) IP accounts will be charged at just £9.99 for a single user, £16.00 for two users and £21.00 for three users.
Existing clients that already have a Dedicated IP account with us and wish to take advantage of the new pricing should modify their accounts.
Moneybookers payments no longer supported
As of Friday 26th February we are no longer able to offer Moneybookers as a payment option for VPNUK services. We apologise for this cease of payment option.
For those clients that do not wish to use the services of PayPal or Google Checkout we are currently looking into alternative payment methods.
Important changes to OpenVPN config
We have made an important change to our OpenVPN configuration which requires all clients using OpenVPN on our servers to edit the config file.
1. On line 4 change 'proto udp' to' proto tcp'
2. On line 7 change the port number '1194' to '443'
Clients connecting on Linux may also have to set the configuration to 'allow tcp connection' and 'custom port 443'
You can download the pre-configured config files for use with OpenVPN from HERE
50+ Servers with over 1500 IP's
With the introduction of Canada and our 2nd US Dedicated ip SERVER VPNUK now have over 50 servers in 8 countries with over 1500 IP's. As more and more people use the services of VPNUK more servers will be added.
OpenVPN now available on all Shared IP servers
We are pleased to announce that we have introduced an OpenVPN solution to all of the Shared IP servers that will run alongside and in conjunction with our existing VPN service. Your now have the choice of connecting to the existing VPN Tunnelling setup over PPTP and L2TP with ipsec or you can now use an OpenVPN setup. Configuration files and setup instructions will be added to the website over the coming week.
New Connection Assistant Software Release
A new build of our connection assistant software has been released with a number of significant changes to the previous version. Changes on our build 7.0.1 version include;
1. The software now has the options to startup when the computer is started and auto connect.
2. Auto Reconnect has been added.
3. PPP Options have been included, you are now able to select and de-select LCP extensions, Software Compression and Multilinkk options.
4. Our recommended security setting has been included.
5. The software now has a System Tray icon when running.
6. The software now remembers which server you last connected to when you restart the software.
As always, you can download the new version of our Connection Assistant software from here: http://www.vpnuk.info/vpnuk-connection-assistant.zip
Dynamic IP Pool on all UK Shared IP servers
All UK Shared IP servers now have a dynamic IP pool that is assigned to clients. A total of 16 unique IP addresses have been added to each server, these IP's are randomly assigned to clients upon login and remain as the users IP for the duration of the session.Internet connection cut between Europe, Asia and Africa
'This outage is like a severed artery'Millions of internet and telephone users across the Middle East and south Asia are struggling to get connections after damage to undersea cables linking Europe, Africa and Asia took down a major route for internet traffic.
As much as 70% of internet and telephone traffic between the continents has been affected by the outage, which was caused by damage to a string of cables that run under the Mediterranean between Italy and Egypt. The lines, which hit the Egyptian coast at Alexandria and go on to connect to Asia, were probably damaged either by a ship's anchor or a minor earthquake, according to officials. A repair vessel is expected to reach the damaged sector between Sicily and Tunisia by this evening.
Jonathan Wright, a director at telecoms company Interoute, said that the outage could have a devastating affect on business and communication around the world. "The potential impact of an outage of this size cannot be overestimated – it is like severing a major artery. Global internet connectivity is reliant on sub-sea cables connecting countries."
The incident comes less than a year after a similar outage brought a halt to communications between Europe, Africa and Asia. Those problems were believed to have been caused by anchors ripping through the same cables, and were exacerbated by simultaneous damage to lines through the Middle East.
As many as 75 million people were affected.
It is not yet clear whether today's outage is the same order of magnitude.
Despite widespread wireless internet and satellite connections, global communications still rely largely on the vast webs of fibre optic cables that cover the planet. The lines take years of planning to install.
The latest damage is to cables that are among the most vital information pipelines – and are responsible for the majority of all connectivity in the Middle East and south Asia.
According to Alan Mauldin, research director of communications analysis company TeleGeography, the problems in the region are only likely to be remedied by a series of new cables which are currently being planned. "Many new cable systems are slated to enter service between Europe and Egypt in the next few years," he said.
VPN Tunnel FREE Accounts
VPNUK are pleased to announce the introduction of FREE VPNUK trial account for anyone wishing to try out our VPN Tunneling service for three days. For more information and asscess details contact our LIVE HELP support team.
