New and Better Bypass!
We have a new censorship bypassing method, different than the one explained in this support article. This new method is supported on all Operating Systems (Windows, Android, iOS, MacOS, Linux). Please reach out to our team to get this bypass (and setup instructions) through Live Chat or Email.
Legacy (Stunnel) Bypass
To use our special bypass servers, you first need to install OpenVPN Connect. If you do not already have OpenVPN Connect installed, please see our support article on how to install it. Once you have the application installed, the next step is to download the Stunnel application from their website (or website, using the handy buttons below). The Stunnel application is used to encrypt OpenVPN traffic, making it more difficult for anyone to intercept or view your internet traffic (like the Great Firewall of China).
To download Stunnel, follow the instructions below and select the version that is compatible with your Operating System.
Windows
The Stunnel website is often blocked or heavily limited in mainland China, and other countries with limited/restricted internet access. If you need help finding an alternative way of downloading Stunnel, our support team is happy to help! Use the live chat feature or email us at [email protected]!
First, download and install the OpenVPN Connect app from the official website OpenVPN is a widely trusted open-source VPN client supported by various operating systems.
After installation, you will need to start the Stunnel GUI by searching for it in the search bar and clicking the Stunnel GUI Start application.
Once you have the Stunnel GUI started, you need to open it so we can edit its configuration. Click "Edit Configuration". A text window will appear.
With the text window open (the Stunnel configuration) remove any existing content and replace it with the configuration below. This specific configuration is meant for China, and if you are in need of another configuration, you are always welcome to reach out to our support team.
output = stunnel.log
client = yes
[openvpn]
sni = www.google.com.hk
accept = 127.0.0.1:1194
connect = 172.104.121.198:443Click back on the Stunnel GUI icon, and click "Reload Configuration".
Now you are all set to connect to the AstroVPN Bypass Server (in this case, bypassing the Great Firewall of China). It is worth noting that our bypass works in many countries, not limited to China.
If you do not have the Bypass OpenVPN file, please reach out to our support team and they will be able to provide you further assistance! The file is needed for the bypass to work! To ensure it stays safe, we do not offer a direct public download.
If you have any additional questions or need further assistance with setting up the AstroVPN Bypass, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. We're here, and happy to help! We'd also really appreciate your feedback on this article so we can ensure it's guiding people in the proper direction.
Android
First, head to the Play Store and search for "OpenVPN for Android" (an app by Arne Schwabe) and install it.
Also search for and install the app "SSLSocks TLS/SSL Tunnel" (an app in Early Access made by Shirt) from the Play Store.
Open the SSLSocks App and then click "Config". Please then enter in the followng text below the existing content.
Now open the OpenVPN for Android App on your phone, and create a new VPN profile (do not import). You can name the VPN profile anything, we recommend "AstroVPN".
Enable "Load OpenSSL Legacy Provider"
Enable "LZO Compression"
Click "Select" on CA Certificate and upload the file below
Click "Type" (should show as "Certificates") and then select "Username/Password" as shown below. Then enter your AstroVPN username and password.
Next click "Server List" at the top navigation bar, and then enter the following information.
Server Address "127.0.0.1"
Server Port "1194"
Protocol "TCP" (leave the remaining options as shown in photo)
Next click "IP and DNS" in the top navigation bar and select the following settings.
Enable "Pull Settings"
Enable "No Local Binding"
Disable "Override DNS Settings"
Click "Routing" at the top and then enter the following settings.
Enable "Bypass VPN for Local Network"
Enable "Block IPv6"
Enable "Use Default Route"
Next click "Authentication/Encryption" and enter the following setting (and leave the rest as default).
Click "Encryption Ciphers" and type "AES-256-GCM" (you will have to type this manually)
Then click "Advanced" and enter the following settings.
Enable "Custom Options" and enter "route 172.104.121.198 255.255.255.255 net_gateway"
Open SSLSocks and then start the tunnel. You must start the tunnel before you can connect to the OpenVPN server (the next step).
Finally open OpenVPN for Android App and click the "AstroVPN" profile you just created and then click "Connect". Congradulations! You're now on the AstroVPN bypass server!
If you have any additional questions or need further assistance with setting up the AstroVPN Bypass, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team. We're here, and happy to help! We'd also really appreciate your feedback on this article so we can ensure it's guiding people in the proper direction.