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I remember using Streisand to solve this years ago. Apparently it's abandoned now though. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by aftbit · 2025-10-25 · in Unlocking free WiFi on British Airways

https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by downrightmike · 2025-08-28 · in Ask HN: The government of my country blocked VPN access. What should I use?

…and can establish an account with a VPS provider with endpoints outside your country of origin, https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand is a little long in the tooth but may still be viable.

comment by Arubis · 2025-08-28 · in Ask HN: The government of my country blocked VPN access. What should I use?

https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand Streisand sets up a new server running your choice of WireGuard, OpenConnect, OpenSSH, OpenVPN, Shadowsocks, sslh, Stunnel, or a Tor bridge. It also generates custom instructions for all of…

comment by downrightmike · 2024-04-17 · in The NSA is just days away from taking over the internet

…I'm sure there are other alternatives that might make it just as easy to roll onto a server. [0] https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by someotherperson · 2024-01-20 · in Tell HN: Russia has started blocking OpenVPN/WireGuard connections

I currently use https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand which was extremely simple to set up. What are the main advantages over Streisand?

comment by alasdair_ · 2022-05-04 · in Pivpn: Simplest Way to Setup a VPN

I'd run this on AWS: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by willcipriano · 2022-03-12 · in Ask HN: Which VPN provider should one use from Russia?

kind of a swiss army knife approach https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand Streisand sets up a new server running your choice of WireGuard, OpenConnect, OpenSSH, OpenVPN, Shadowsocks, sslh, Stunnel, or a Tor bridge. It also generates…

comment by downrightmike · 2022-03-01 · in Ask HN: How to set up your own VPN for family in Russia

…OpenVPN, SSH) in a cloud provider. I tried it out before just to test it out, it's pretty cool. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by aizatto · 2022-01-13 · in Poor man's VPN (pay for only what you need)

…not committed to Streisand since 2018 [2]. [1] https://signal.org/blog/help-iran-reconnect/ [2] https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand/graphs/contribu...

comment by not-elite · 2021-10-12 · in Full WireGuard Support in ProtonVPN for Android

…I can use restricted apps in Africa where my bank app and Disney plus/HBO do not works... [0]: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by babayega2 · 2021-10-12 · in Full WireGuard Support in ProtonVPN for Android

…with V2ray plugin pointing to github for obfuscation, TOR, OpenVPN and more all at once. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand If you're an iOS user and have multiple shadowsocks server, the shadowrocket app makes it very easy to…

comment by neither_color · 2021-09-18 · in WireGuard for Windows now uses high speed kernel implementation

…"private relay" websites will have no choice but treat this traffic like any other normal IPs. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by neither_color · 2021-06-07 · in Apple’s iCloud Plus bundles a VPN, private email, and HomeKit camera storage

https://github.com/trailofbits/algo https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by scaladev · 2020-12-25 · in WireGuard: Great protocol, but skip the Mac app

This is a great FOSS tool if you don't want to deal with all of the low level stuff. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand We did an audit of it and they fixed lots of configuration problems, it's now pretty solid security defaults…

comment by IncludeSecurity · 2020-12-16 · in WireGuard Bounce Server Setup

…see if I can fit them into wg-access-server :D [1] https://github.com/Place1/wg-access-server [2] https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand [3] https://github.com/EmbarkStudios/wg-ui [4] https://github.com/subspacecloud/subspace

comment by place1 · 2020-10-18 · in Easy-wg-quick – Creates WireGuard configuration for hub and peers with ease

…that sets up wireguard and several other protocols for you all at once, all you need is a VPS https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by chelovek89 · 2020-09-22 · in Padlocks, Phishing and Privacy; the Value Proposition of a VPN

…to misconfigure). FD: My employer maintains Algo. [1]: https://github.com/trailofbits/algo [2]: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by woodruffw · 2020-09-09 · in WireHole: Set up Pihole, WireGuard, and Unbound instantly

Commercially I’d say ProtonVPN or PrivateInternetAccess. Best is to make your own, checkout https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand for an easy way to set that up.

comment by obenn · 2020-07-17 · in UFO VPN claims zero-logs policy, leaks 20M user logs [resolved]

Been using this thru Streisand [ https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand ] and can honestly say it is an excellent experience. Would highly recommend deploying through Streisand / Ubuntu 16 if you'd like to experiment (and run a…

comment by danielneri · 2020-03-02 · in WireGuard Gives Linux a Faster, More Secure VPN

Also check out Streisand[0] if you're interested in this. [0] https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by oddly · 2020-01-30 · in Building a Simple VPN with WireGuard with a Raspberry Pi as Server

…udp tunnel). I also wanted to check them out for very restrictive networks in the near future: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand/issues/1633

comment by therealmarv · 2020-01-29 · in WireGuard is now in Linus' tree

Or go with something that can do a bunch of different solutions: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand Streisand sets up a new server running your choice of WireGuard, OpenConnect, OpenSSH, OpenVPN, Shadowsocks, sslh, Stunnel, or a…

comment by downrightmike · 2020-01-15 · in How to Make a Raspberry Pi VPN Server

…can use Streisand to setup VPN on digitalocean (or linode, AWS, GCP, etc.) It includes Shadowsocks: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by spectramax · 2019-12-17 · in The Essential Guide to Electronics in Shenzhen (2016) [pdf]

…to many other things) makes it pretty much trivial. [0] https://github.com/trailofbits/algo [1] https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by kemonocode · 2019-12-09 · in WireGuard is in net-next

…(EDIT--just got merged). But just in case, the steps are pretty easy (it's in the PR here too: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand/pull/1688 ): [root@streisand]# cat > /etc/letsencrypt/renewal-hooks/deploy/01-reload-nginx.sh <<…

comment by nitzle · 2019-12-06 · in How Is NordVPN Unblocking Disney+?

…and credit cards on the internet. Run your own IPSEC VPN on a $5 VPS instance using Streisand [ https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand ] or Algo [ https://github.com/trailofbits/algo ]. It takes 10 minutes of setup.

comment by aphextron · 2019-12-02 · in Ask HN: Best VPN Service in 2019-20?

…than 30 minutes and it just works. Edited to add link. Second edit to change reference # typo. 0. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by zigzaggy · 2019-12-02 · in PIA VPN to be acquired by malware company founded by former Israeli spy

…the VPN provider with all your traffic. May I suggest hosting youe own VPN using Streisand ( https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand )? It's an absolutely fantastic VPN that runs on just about any cloud system out of the box (or your…

comment by alasdair_ · 2019-11-30 · in How Is NordVPN Unblocking Disney+?

I think one of the interesting option out there is: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand Waiting for https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand/pull/1668 to be fixed though.

comment by kizashi · 2019-11-29 · in How Is NordVPN Unblocking Disney+?

Buy a $5/month VPS and run your own VPN on that (popular setup script: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand ). It'll cost you a little bit of time in setup and maintenance (mostly just upgrading packages), but it has many benefits:…

comment by thenewnewguy · 2019-10-21 · in NordVPN confirms it was hacked

There's also Streisand[0], that gives a lot more options. [0] https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by tmikaeld · 2019-10-21 · in NordVPN confirms it was hacked

…WireGuard. On Streisand, Shadowsocks can be equipped with the V2ray plugin to help evade detection. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand Streisand's setup process is slower and less reliable than Outline VPN's. There's no…

comment by commoner · 2019-08-29 · in Hong Kong ISP Association’s Statement on Selective Blocking of Internet Services

How about an ansible script? https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by alchemism · 2019-08-25 · in Problems that forced me to leave ProtonVPN for Mullvad

…over the same line. It is interesting to say the least Easy way to implement one to test with here https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by geggam · 2019-08-19 · in Wireless Carrier Throttling of Online Video Is Pervasive: Study

…OpenVPN & other common flavors of VPN, you can even run you own Tor bridge relay if you into that. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand https://www.wireguard.com/

comment by 40four · 2019-08-12 · in I Tried Hiding from Big Tech in a Pile of Privacy Gadgets

…Chrome for Firefox. I only search on DuckDuckGo. I run my own WireGuard VPN server with Streisand https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand . I use Proton mail e-mail almost exclusively. I try my darnedest to not log into google if at…

comment by 40four · 2019-08-12 · in I Tried Hiding from Big Tech in a Pile of Privacy Gadgets

…anyone in HongKong or China needs it: Streisand can help you set up a VPN to avoid censoring[1] https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by freedomben · 2019-07-09 · in Hong Kong’s protesters use AirDrop to spread information to mainland visitors

The easiest way to roll your own, securely: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by obtino · 2019-04-27 · in VPN services blocked in Sri Lanka as information controls tighten

Streisand [ https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand ] automates the setup of several different VPN services on cloud providers.

comment by martinraag · 2019-04-08 · in VPN – Very Precarious Narrative

…up services like this. Ideally they will eventually be easy enough for your grandpa to use. [1] https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by bspammer · 2019-04-02 · in French ISPs Ordered to Block Sci-Hub and LibGen

…and add blacklists client-side, without having to pay for or run a VPN server. Thoughts? [0] https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand [1] https://github.com/trailofbits/algo

comment by ignoramous · 2019-04-01 · in Warp – Mobile VPN

…software. Beside the copyright anxiety they are awesome. [0]: https://getoutline.org/en/home [1]: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by nbabitskiy · 2019-03-21 · in Ask HN: Best Country to VPN Through

Streisand doesn't install an email server. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand#services-provid...

comment by amdavidson · 2019-03-12 · in Russia blocks ProtonMail

…in a country that respects their privacy(neitherlands, panama, etc) or lavabit email[1]. [0]: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand [1]: https://lavabit.com/ EDIT -- Sorry streisand doesn't in fact have an e-mail server. I thought…

comment by wpdev_63 · 2019-03-12 · in Russia blocks ProtonMail

…run OpenVPN/Wireguard on it and egress your traffic via it. Disable all logging etc. Streisand ( https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand ) is another option. It has the benefit of running on your own VPS (or bare metal if you want)…

comment by alasdair_ · 2019-02-25 · in Ask HN: What VPN service are you currently using?

I use Streisand - https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand It's insanely easy to set up a new box (I use linode right now but it works with a bunch of cloud providers) and it works well for my mobile devices too. I like the fact that…

comment by alasdair_ · 2019-02-25 · in Ask HN: What VPN service are you currently using?

I use streisand on a VPS. Its always fast and reliable. Highly recommend. Edited to add link: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by zigzaggy · 2019-02-25 · in Ask HN: What VPN service are you currently using?

Another option via this route is Streisand. https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

comment by jorgesborges · 2019-02-25 · in Ask HN: What VPN service are you currently using?

…detail for the curious: Recent enhancements to Streisand include automatic updates for Wireguard: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand/issues/513#issu... . Streisand automatically installs Ubuntu security and other updates using…

comment by adamfeldman · 2019-02-18 · in WireGuard for MacOS