Personally i use ProtonVPN. Here's some more suggestions re: VPNs -
ProtonVPN does not offer dedicated IP addresses. However, they do offer port forwarding, which can be useful for certain applications that require inbound connections, such as gaming, torrenting, or running a server.
### ProtonVPN Port Forwarding
ProtonVPN introduced port forwarding as a feature available on certain plans. Here's how you can use it:
1. **Subscribe to the Correct Plan:**
- Ensure you are subscribed to a plan that includes port forwarding. Port forwarding is generally available on their Plus and Visionary plans.
2. **Enable Port Forwarding:**
- Log in to your ProtonVPN account on their website.
- Navigate to the "Settings" section.
- Find the "Port Forwarding" option and enable it.
3. **Configure Port Forwarding:**
- Once enabled, ProtonVPN will provide you with a port that you can use for forwarding.
- Configure your application or device to use this port.
4. **Connect to a VPN Server:**
- Connect to a ProtonVPN server that supports port forwarding.
- Use the assigned port to allow inbound connections.
### Steps to Set Up Port Forwarding with ProtonVPN
1. **Account Setup:**
- Make sure you have an active ProtonVPN Plus or Visionary account.
2. **Enable Port Forwarding in ProtonVPN Dashboard:**
- Log into your ProtonVPN account.
- Go to the "Account" section, then "Settings."
- Enable port forwarding and note the port number assigned to you.
3. **VPN Client Configuration:**
- Download and install the ProtonVPN client for your operating system.
- Connect to a ProtonVPN server that supports port forwarding.
4. **Application Configuration:**
- Configure your local application to use the forwarded port provided by ProtonVPN.
### Additional Options with Dedicated IP and Port Forwarding
If you specifically need a dedicated IP address along with port forwarding, you might want to consider other VPN providers that offer these features:
1. **NordVPN:**
- Offers dedicated IP addresses as an add-on service.
- Provides port forwarding for specific use cases.
2. **PureVPN:**
- Offers dedicated IP addresses and supports port forwarding.
3. **Private Internet Access (PIA):**
- Offers port forwarding but does not provide dedicated IP addresses.
4. **TorGuard:**
- Provides both dedicated IP addresses and port forwarding options.
By selecting a VPN provider that meets your specific needs for a dedicated IP and port forwarding, you can effectively manage inbound connections and bypass the limitations imposed by CGNAT.
