Questions tagged [vpn]

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Running a full node without revealing my home IP address

How can I safely run a full node without revealing my home IP address? Please compare the privacy and security of the following methods for running a Monero node both from home and by using a cloud based VPS: Tor I2P VPN
K Chan
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Connecting Kovri through a VPN vs using Kovri directly

In terms of privacy and security what are the differences between to connecting Kovri through a VPN compared running Kovri directly? Would home, business or VPS IP addresses be better protected if a VPN is used to connect Kovri? Would VPNs be able…
Jamal Wilson
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Are there VPN providers accepting monero?

Bitcoin is pretty widely accepted to purchase VPN services. I'm curious if monero is accepted by anyone yet.
Lorax
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Transaction error: Failed to get height

When trying to send a transaction from the Monero GUI wallet, I keep getting an error Failed to get height. OS is latest Linux Mint, the wallet GUI version is: 0.17.2.3-113efbf (Qt 5.15.2), Embedded Monero version: 0.17.2.3-release, wallet mode:…
Steve
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