Using Mullvad on Linux Mint, I see a number of settings and have no idea what they are for. DAITA, Multihop, Local Network Sharing, API Access. I would like to keep Mullvad VPN on all the time, but still be able to use Freetube and Grayjay. Also not break too many websites, although that seems to be more of a Librewolf setting issue. Can anyone recommend settings for Mullvad that I should be using?

  • Hellfire103@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 days ago
    • DAITA adds noise to your traffic, in order to prrvent AI packet analysis. However, most people don’t need this, and it limits your server options as well as increasing your bandwidth usage. Leave it off unless you need it.
    • Multihop routes your traffic through two Mullvad servers, in order to further obscure your IP address. Turn it on for added privacy, unless you have problems as a result.
    • Local network sharing means you can still connect to devices on your home network while using Mullvad VPN. This includes things like networked printers, network attached storage, and the web interface on your router. Turn on unless you’re sure you don’t need it.
    • API access just checks to make sure you can connect to Mullvad at all. The API is what gives you the list of servers and provides your computer with the connection info. Have a look if you’re interested, but you shouldn’t need to change anything.
      • If you are on a hostile network, this part of the settings also lets you enable bridges, which can help to circumvent local VPN blocks.
    • tabel2@lemmy.wtfEnglish
      10·
      2 days ago

      On desktop, DAITA works on all tunnels. It multihops with the server that supports it as the entry and the server you select as the exit.