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Golden Frog Added a New VyprVPN Server Cluster in Norway!

Golden Frog added a new VyprVPN server cluster in Norway and it is now available for all protocols!

How to Access the Norway VyprVPN Server Cluster:

  • VyprVPN Desktop – If you use VyprVPN Desktop, the new server cluster will automatically be available when you choose your server location.
  • VyprVPN Mobile – To enable Norway as an option using VyprVPN Mobile, simply log out of the app and log back in.
  • Manual Setup – If you manually set up VyprVPN on your operating system, you can update your VyprVPN hostname to: no1.vpn.giganews.com

Golden Frog offers unlimited VPN server switching and never throttles your connection. They have over 200,000 IP addresses so server connections are always available.

You now have unlimited access to the following VPN server locations:

  • Asia – Hong Kong
  • Canada – Toronto
  • Denmark – Copenhagen
  • Ireland – Dublin
  • Italy – Rome New!
  • Europe – Luxembourg
  • France – Paris
  • Germany – Frankfurt
  • Malaysia – Malaysia
  • Netherlands – Amsterdam
  • Norway – Oslo New!
  • Romania – Bucharest
  • Russia – Moscow
  • Singapore – Singapore
  • Spain – Madrid New!
  • Sweden – Stockholm
  • Switzerland – Zurich
  • U.K. – London
  • U.S. – Austin
  • U.S. – Los Angeles
  • U.S. – Miami New!
  • U.S. – Washington, D.C.

If you don’t have VyprVPN and want protection for your Internet connection while at home or on the go, add VyprVPN to your membership today. Or, upgrade to Diamond and get VyprVPN included free!

If you’re not already a Giganews member, we invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial.

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New VyprVPN server cluster in Miami!

Golden Frog added a new VyprVPN server cluster in Miami! Feedback from Golden Frog Ideas motivated the addition of this new server location, and Golden Frog encourages Giganews members using VyprVPN to share or vote up ideas. Your feedback is extremely useful to the Golden Frog team and they take all ideas seriously.

The new server cluster is available for all VyprVPN protocols, including PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, and OpenVPN.

How to Access the New Miami VyprVPN Server Cluster:

  • VyprVPN Desktop – If you use VyprVPN Desktop, the new server cluster will automatically be available when you choose your server location.
  • VyprVPN Mobile – To enable Miami as an option using VyprVPN Mobile, simply log out of the app and log back in.
  • Manual Setup – If you manually set up VyprVPN on your operating system, you can update your VyprVPN hostname to: us4.vpn.giganews.com

You now have unlimited access to the following VPN server locations:

  • Asia – Hong Kong
  • Canada – Toronto
  • Denmark – Copenhagen
  • Ireland – Dublin New!
  • Italy – Rome New!
  • Europe – Luxembourg
  • France – Paris
  • Germany – Frankfurt
  • Malaysia – Malaysia New!
  • Netherlands – Amsterdam
  • Romania – Bucharest
  • Russia – Moscow
  • Singapore – Singapore New!
  • Spain – Madrid New!
  • Sweden – Stockholm
  • Switzerland – Zurich
  • U.K. – London
  • U.S. – Austin
  • U.S. – Los Angeles
  • U.S. – Miami New!
  • U.S. – Washington, D.C.

Golden Frog offers unlimited server switching and have over 200,000 IP addresses so server connections are always available.

If you don’t have VyprVPN and want protection for your Internet connection while at home or on the go, add VyprVPN to your membership today. Or, upgrade to Diamond and get VyprVPN included free!

If you’re not already a Giganews member, we invite you to sign up for a 14 day free trial.

To stay up to date on VyprVPN, please subscribe to our blog and follow us on Giganews Facebook, Giganews Twitter, Giganews YouTube Channel, and Giganews Google+.

New VyprVPN server in Austin, Texas for Giganews members!

Golden Frog has added a new VyprVPN server in Austin, Texas USA! The Austin VPN server is available for all VyprVPN protocols, including PPTP, L2TP/IPsec and OpenVPN.

For Giganews members using the VyprVPN App for Giganews, the new Austin VPN server address is automatically available when choosing your server location. Last week, Golden Frog updated the VyprVPN App for Giganews to version 1.1! The VyprVPN App for Giganews makes it easy to switch server locations and protocols.

For Giganews members using VyprVPN with your operating system, simply update your VyprVPN hostname to:

us3.vpn.giganews.com

VyprVPN customers now have unlimited access to the following server locations:

  • United States – Austin, TX New!
  • United States – Washington, D.C.
  • United States – Los Angeles, CA
  • Netherlands – Amsterdam
  • France – Paris
  • United Kingdom – London
  • Germany – Frankfurt
  • Asia – Hong Kong

Giganews Diamond members and members who have added VyprVPN to their membership can immediately take advantage of the new Austin VyprVPN server location.

If you’re not already a Giganews member, we invite you to sign up. If you are a Giganews member without VyprVPN, we invite you to add VyprVPN to your membership today!

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VyprVPN App for Giganews updated to Version 1.1

The Golden Frog development team updated the VyprVPN App for Giganews to version 1.1. This is a free update for all Giganews members with VyprVPN. Version 1.1 brings a cleaner user experience with several new features and bug fixes.

The updated VyprVPN App for Giganews v 1.1 includes:

  • Windows VPN description will now simply say “VyprVPN for Giganews”, rather than incrementing server location names after each reconnection, e.g., “Amsterdam (17)”, “Amsterdam (18)”, etc. on Windows Vista and Windows 7
  • Windows 7 will now only ask for network type (Public, Work, Home) the first time the VyprVPN App for Giganews connects using PPTP or L2TP.
  • Updates no longer require a reboot.
  • Recent connections now work even if a user decides to not save their password.

Giganews members with VyprVPN can install the free update directly from the application or download it here. If you’re not already a Giganews member, we invite you to sign up. If you are a Giganews member without VyprVPN, we invite you to add VyprVPN to your membership today!

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VyprVPN App for Giganews v1 Released

The Golden Frog development team released version 1.0 of the VyprVPN App for Giganews today! All Giganews members can apply the update within the VyprVPN App for Giganews or download the latest version.

The update includes significant improvements to the user interface, as well as increases in security and performance. Another major improvement for international Giganews members is multi- language support for the VyprVPN App for Giganews.

The VyprVPN App for Giganews Version 1.0 update includes:

  • Native language support:
    • English
    • French
    • Spanish
    • Dutch
    • German
    • Portuguese
    • Mandarin
  • User interface changes for better usability
  • Increased PPTP and L2TP security
  • Improved OpenVPN speed and reliability

For the complete list of changes and improvements, please read the VyprVPN App for Giganews change log.

The VyprVPN App for Giganews Version 1.0 is available for Windows only. Mac and Linux versions are coming soon so stay tuned!

Giganews members without VyprVPN are welcome to add VyprVPN. If you’re not already a Giganews member, read what Giganews members say about our service and sign up today!

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VyprVPN App for Giganews Now Available

Over the past year and a half, our partnership with Golden Frog has brought fresh online tools to Giganews members. Today, we’re pleased to announce our newest addition, the VyprVPN App for Giganews!

The VyprVPN App for Giganews automatically configures and simplifies managing VyprVPN connections. It allows you to easily switch between all VyprVPN server locations and protocols with a simple click. Starting today, it is FREE for all Giganews members with VyprVPN. Download VyprVPN App for Giganews today!

VyprVPN App for Giganews Basic Features:

  • Quick access from the Windows Notifications Area
  • One-click switching between all VyprVPN server locations
  • One-click switching between all VyprVPN protocols
  • Supported on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (Mac OS X and Linux coming soon!)

VyprVPN App for Giganews Advanced Features:

  • Automatically activates VyprVPN when connecting on unsecured wireless networks (configurable)
  • Automatically detects dropped VPN connections and prompts to reconnect (configurable)
  • Quick access to recent VyprVPN protocols and server locations
  • Automatically updates as Golden Frog adds new server locations
  • Automatically updates OpenVPN and L2TP security certificates

The VyprVPN App for Giganews is currently supported on Windows only, but Mac OS X and Linux versions are coming very soon.

If you’re not already a Giganews member, we invite you to sign up. If you are a Giganews member without VyprVPN, we invite you to add VyprVPN to your membership today!

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New German VyprVPN Server!

Golden Frog added a new VyprVPN server location in Germany. The new German server is available immediately for all Giganews Diamond members and members who have added VyprVPN to their membership.

For more information, please read Golden Frog’s blog post:

“Today, we’re excited to announce a new server location in Germany!

The new German VPN server location increases flexibility to travel the Internet openly and securely around the world regardless of your physical location. We believe in an open Internet and we have continued work to bring VyprVPN customers greater options.

The following VyprVPN server locations are now available:

  • Germany – NEW!
  • United States – East Coast
  • United States – West Coast
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Netherlands
  • Hong Kong”

To access the new German VyprVPN servers, simply update your VyprVPN hostname to:

de1.vpn.giganews.com

For more setup information, please see our VyprVPN setup page or contact our Support Team.

If you’re not already a Giganews customer, we invite you to sign up today!

New VyprVPN Servers in France

Golden Frog added a French VPN server for VyprVPN customers today. The French server is available immediately for Giganews members who use VyprVPN for all VPN protocols, including PPTP, L2TP/IPsec and OpenVPN. For more details, please read Golden Frog’s blog post below about their French server launch:

“Today, we’re excited to announce VyprVPN server locations in France! The French VPN servers are ready for connections for every VPN protocol, including PPTP, L2TP/IPsec and OpenVPN.

We believe in an open Internet and will continue to deliver Golden Frog VyprVPN customers more server locations. Golden Frog VyprVPN customers can now access the Internet from anywhere in the world from our French VPN server.

The following VyprVPN server locations are now available:

  • France – NEW!
  • United States – East Coast
  • United States – West Coast
  • United Kingdom
  • Netherlands
  • Hong Kong”

To start using the VyprVPN France server, existing Giganews customers only need to update their VPN hostname to:

fr1.vpn.giganews.com

If you need setup information, please visit our VyprVPN setup page, or contact Giganews support.

If you don’t have access to VyprVPN, upgrade to Diamond or add VyprVPN to your account!