Version/Build 2.2.0 (Filesize 21899848, 15 Dec 2022)

• Updated OpenSSL library to 1.1.1f.
• Updated OpenVPN to 2.4.8

Version/Build 2.1.0.308 (Filesize 22173312, 24 Apr 2020)

• Updated OpenSSL library.
• Updated OpenVPN to latest version.
• Improved DNS reset logic to prevent DNS lockouts during VPN interruption events.
• Updated Installer Wizard design.
• Moved Protocol/Port settings further up in Settings.
• Custom DNS settings no longer require "Apply" button, they are simply saved and applied when exiting Settings menu if switched to ON.
• Fixed an error that may show a server is unavailable during server update if an immediate connection is attempted upon first start of app.

NOTES: In the rare cases when users utilise custom static IP settings on WiFi or Ethernet adapters they have to switch "Anti DNS Leak/Custom DNS" off to avoid those settings being reset to automatic upon app disconnection.

Version/Build 2.1.0.307 (Filesize 22890896, 19 Sep 2019)

• Fixed AutoStart bug on some Windows versions
• Fixed Balloon notifications bug

Version/Build 2.1.0.305 (Filesize 22888376, 26 Aug 2019)

• Fixed rare parsing issue of special characters during authentication.
• Added color correlation between connection state and tray icon
• Added new code-signing certificate - using Cyrillic name of our company.
• Improved DNS restore logic
• Added "Don't show this message again" option to DNS warning dialogue
• Fixed Killswitch typo in description
• Updated Geo IP DB for calculating distances between user and server locally

Version 2.1.0

• “Refresh” button in main screen of app now initiates Servers Update along with the regular load and ping update
• Added “Update Servers” button in Settings
• Updated OpenSSl and OpenVPN versions to latest stable versions
• Added last version of updated logo
• Added TLS 1.2 support for connections related to obtaining server information
• Added Dedicated IP server generation ability in “Dedicated IP” tab, allowing for user to add their own dedicated IP server immediately, instead of waiting for servers list update
• Improved servers update procedure
• Fixed icon rendering
• Updated mirrors list

Version 2.0.4

• Stunnel / Obfuscation support, fully automatic via “X-Stunnel” servers in Special tab
• Fixed minimize/restore behaviour when clicking on taskbar icon
• Some fixes and improvements in “ping” logic
• Servers list update logic improved
• Added version number on “Settings” page
• Improved an aspect of disconnection logic
• Turned sound off by default
• Disabled auto-scrolling on Log page; instead it jumps to bottom when user switches to it
• Improved TAP adapter handling of Installer
• Installer: better handling of process termination
• Updated GeoIP DB

Version 2.0.3 Released

• Fixed soft-reset error (disconnects every 60 minutes/1 hour experienced by some users)
• Fixed managing favourites list in taskbar
• Do not update servers when network inaccessible
• Fixed auto-startup logic
• Some internal non-security related fixes

Version 2.0.2 Released

• • Fixed soft-reset error (disconnects every 60 minutes/1 hour experienced by some users)
  • Fixed managing favourites list in taskbar
  • Do not update servers when network inaccessible
  • Fixed auto-startup logic
  • Some internal non-security related fixes

Version 2.0.1 Released

• Fix of “EJumpListItemException” error
• Fix of “Invalid WMI query” error
• KillSwitch activated on manual disconnect
• Alert message when KillSwitch is activated
• Sound notifications on connect/disconnect (configurable)
• Balloon/tray notification on connect/disconnect
• Placed “KillSwitch Firewall” above “KillSwitch Nuclear” on Settings page
• “Exit” button renamed to “Hide”

Version 2.0.0 Released

• Windows Service added to allow execution of app without Administrator privileges
• Completely new easy to use and modern UI design
• Load monitor in % added
• Improved Killswitch
• AdBlock & Malware prevent option added that optionally enables VPNArea’s DNS servers that provide AdBlocking and block known Malware servers/sites
• Automatic use of VPNArea’s own no-logs DNS servers
• Recommended tab added that shows servers recommended based on distance from your current location
• Favourites tab added to show servers preferred by you
• P2P/Torrents and Special tabs added to show servers that have particular purposes
• Sorting by Ping/Load/Distance/Name in Servers List
• Start Minimised option
• Search function added
• Refresh button to update load/ping stats
• Dynamic latency monitor
• 85% new code under the hood to ensure coding in accordance with latest standards of stability, security and compatibility.
• Latest OpenVPN, OpenSSL versions included
• New code-signing certificate with english company name

Version 1.0.56.286

• Improved VPNArea user/password credentials handling

Version 1.0.55.284

• Moved IPv6 disabling/enabling into a thread on its own to prevent a momentary freezing of the app.
• Fixed inability to disable sound notifications
• Reduced font size in servers list in the new server’s panel

Version 1.0.54.283

• Fixed Auto-Connect error on start up.

Version 1.0.53.281

• Fixed 1-2 seconds delay which sometimes happens after pressing on “connect” in the new default window;
• Now calculated distances will be shown immediately
• Fixed loading “Recommended” servers list when distance calculation still in progress
• Fixed small delay in “VPN status” refreshing after connect/disconnect

Version 1.0.52.281

• Upgraded OpenVPN to latest version as a precaution for discovered vulnerabilities in previous OpenVPN versions, even though VPNArea is not affected by those vulnerabilities: OpenVPN 2.4.3

Version 1.0.51.280

• Added a new more user friendly design for the app is now the default interaction window on app start. Old design is easily accessible via the “Show Dashboard” button.
• Added “Distance” functionality which will display approximate distance between user’s IP and the servers
• Added “Recommended” tab which will display 7 recommended servers based on closest distance
• Added “Favourites” tab which will display last 7 servers used by the user