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Connect your devices into a single secure private WireGuard®-based mesh network with SSO/MFA and simple access controls.
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Feature Request: Support for Always-On VPN Tunneling with Netbird on Android #2091

Open johnny-IoT opened 4 weeks ago

johnny-IoT commented 4 weeks ago

Dear GitHub Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I would like to request a new feature for the Android platform that would significantly enhance the security and flexibility of VPN usage. The feature I'm proposing is the ability to have an always-on VPN connection while using Netbird Android client to tunnel through the my primary VPN.

Feature Details:

Always-On VPN: Ensure that the primary VPN connection is always active, providing continuous security and privacy protection.

Secondary VPN Tunneling (Netbird): Allow users to establish a secondary VPN connection that tunnels through the always-on primary VPN. This feature would enable users to add an extra layer of encryption and route their traffic through multiple VPN servers.

User Interface: Integrate a simple and intuitive user interface within the VPN settings on Android, allowing users to configure and manage both the primary and secondary VPN connections easily.

Compatibility: Ensure compatibility with a wide range of VPN protocols and services to provide users with flexibility in choosing their preferred VPN providers.

Performance Optimization: Implement performance optimizations to minimize any potential latency or bandwidth issues that might arise from using multiple VPN connections simultaneously.

Use Case:

This feature would be particularly beneficial for users who require an additional layer of security and privacy, such as journalists, activists, and users in regions with strict internet censorship. By allowing a secondary VPN to tunnel through the primary always-on VPN, users can enhance their online anonymity and protect their data from potential threats.

Conclusion:

Implementing this feature would provide a significant security enhancement for Android users and cater to those who need advanced VPN configurations. I believe this addition would make the Android platform more robust and secure for all users.

Thank you for considering this feature request. I look forward to the possibility of seeing this implemented in future updates.

Best regards,

~ Johnny

nxtreaming commented 4 weeks ago

Double VPNs mode will not be more security than single VPN mode.

johnny-IoT commented 4 weeks ago

I'm more interested in routing traffic through Netbird without interrupting my primary VPN connection than in security. I understand that double VPN can offer additional layers of privacy, but it doesn't always translate to significantly greater security. For most users, a single, well-configured VPN connection from a reliable provider is sufficient for both security and performance.