Private Internet Access

What's new in this version:

Private Internet Access 3.3.1 Build 06924
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Private Internet Access 3.2.0 Build 06857
- Added "Auto" MTU setting to measure actual MTU after connecting
- Added automatic tray icon theme on Windows
- Improved handling of expired accounts
- Fixed connecting to favorite regions after a connection was refused by the server
- Fix issue causing multiple dialogs on driver install on Windows
- Fix issue where deleting a Dedicated IP breaks tooltips


Private Internet Access 3.1.2 Build 06767
- Fixed a crash on Windows when enabling split tunnel


Private Internet Access 3.1.1 Build 06763
- Added a notice about split tunnel issues on macOS Monterey


Private Internet Access 3.1.0 Build 06756
- Added support for Wayland display server on Linux
- Improved OpenVPN TCP timeouts when the server isn't reachable


Private Internet Access 3.0.1 Build 06393
- Fixed an issue migrating proxy settings from 2.10 or earlier


Private Internet Access 2.9.0 Build 06393
- Updated to OpenVPN 2.5.1 and OpenSSL 1.1.1k
- Improved accessibility of the "Add Automation Rule" dialog
- Split tunnel on Linux now applies the Split Tunnel Name Servers setting to DNS requests routed through the host (most containers / VMs)
- "Submit Debug Logs" now shows an indicator while collecting diagnostics
- Added additional split tunnel diagnostics for macOS
- Linux installations no longer require ifconfig
- ip no longer has to be at /sbin/ip on Linux
- The PIA daemon on Linux OpenRC systems no longer waits for a network connection before starting
- Fixed restarting the PIA daemon after an upgrade on Linux SysVinit systems


Private Internet Access 2.8.1 Build 06335
- Fixed an issue in macOS split tunnel that prevented the VPN from connecting when the killswitch was set to Always


Private Internet Access 2.8.0 Build 06331
- Automation rules can now be created in Settings to automatically connect or disconnect when joining networks
- Fixed macOS split tunnel issues preventing access to LAN devices or bypassed subnets on some systems
- Fixed issues preventing LAN DNS servers from working in the Custom DNS setting


Private Internet Access 2.7.1 Build 06182
- Fixed an issue causing WireGuard connections to fail on some systems running macOS 10.13
- Fixed an issue causing PIA to stop responding on some systems running macOS 11
- Additional diagnostics on Windows


Private Internet Access 2.7 Build 06158
- Split tunnel on macOS no longer uses a network kernel extension
- Split tunnel now supports macOS 11.0 (Big Sur)
- Service notifications can now be shown below the Connect button
- Added support for Linux ARM build configurations (armhf and arm64)
- Linux builds are now made on Debian Stretch
- Ubuntu 16.04 is no longer supported (libstdc++ 6.0.22 is now required)
- Added support for renewing Dedicated IPs
- "Bypass" apps on Linux now also bypass the PIA killswitch
- OpenVPN now always uses RSA-4096 for the server authentication handshake
- OpenVPN CBC ciphers now always use SHA-256 for data authentication
- Removed the Data Encrytion "None" setting for OpenVPN
- Updated to Qt 5.15.2, OpenVPN 2.4.10, OpenSSL 1.1.1i
- an issue causing bypass apps on Linux to occasionally use VPN DNS
- an issue on Linux causing OpenVPN to fail to connect when PATH exceeds 256 characters
- an issue preventing the Built-in Resolver from working reliably on some Windows systems


Private Internet Access 2.6.1 Build 05824
- Fixed a crash when connecting to a region with no servers available for the current protocol


Private Internet Access 2.5.1 Build 05676
- Fixed a crash that occurred when geo-located regions were disabled in Settings
- Fixed an issue preventing the crash reporter from starting for client crashes


Private Internet Access 2.5 Build 05652
- Split tunnel on Windows now also splits DNS traffic
- Added "Name Servers" setting to Split Tunnel on Windows and Linux
- Region locations and translations are now updated automatically
- Split tunnel is disabled on macOS 11.0 due to removal of network kernel extensions
- Added 'pubip' type to 'piactl get/monitor'
- Fixed executable signing on Windows


Private Internet Access 2.4 Build 05574
- Windows hardware acceleration now uses Direct3D 11 instead of OpenGL
- PIA on Windows now requires Windows 8 or later
- Split tunnel app rules on Linux now also split DNS traffic
- Routed packets on Linux are now protected by the PIA killswitch (includes most containers and VMs)


Private Internet Access 2.3.1 Build 05354
- Fixed a possible daemon crash on macOS when split tunnel was enabled
- Fixed dependency issues on some Linux distributions
- Detect additional graphics drivers for automatic safe graphics mode on Windows


Private Internet Access 2.3.0 Build 05344
- Next Generation network is now the default
- Added the Connection tile
- Updated Qt to 5.15.0
- Fixed several issues relating to installation or uninstallation on Windows in Safe Mode
- Fixed an issue causing a memory leak on some Windows systems when Windows suspends pia-client to save power
- Fixed DNS routing issues with split tunnel on Linux systems not using systemd-resolved


Private Internet Access 2.2.2 Build 05198
- Fixed an issue causing high CPU usage on some Linux systems
- Fixed an issue causing WireGuard to disconnect in some cases using split tunnel with All Other Apps set to Bypass


Private Internet Access 2.2.1 Build 05193
- Split tunnel is now supported with WireGuard
- Geo-located regions are supported
- The PIA Next Generation network is now in preview
- Added Built-in Resolver option to Name Servers setting
- Removed Handshake testnet resolver from Name Servers setting (testnet no longer exists, hnsd does not support mainnet)
- Added 'requestportforward' option to 'piactl get/set' to control port forwarding setting
- Improved DNS leak protection compatibility with macOS 10.15.4 and later
- Improved compatibility of split tunnel on Windows with other WFP callout drivers
- Fixed an issue preventing IP split tunnel rules from being disabled on Windows in some cases
- Fixed layout of the killswitch warning in some translations
- Changed title of windowed dashboard to "Private Internet Access"
- The regions list keeps its scroll position as latencies are updated
- Diagnostic improvements in debug reports
- (2.2.1) Fixed an issue on Windows causing the PIA service to crash when connecting with some Split Tunnel configurations


Private Internet Access 2.2.0 Build 05190
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 2.1.0 Build 04977
- Split tunnel "bypass" rules can be created for IP addresses and subnets
- WireGuard now supports network roaming on Mac in addition to Windows and Linux
- New piactl commands to log in and log out - 'piactl login', 'piactl logout'
- New piactl command to enable killswitch and/or VPN connections without using the graphical client - 'piactl background'
- Fixed an issue that prevented WireGuard from connecting on Windows if the computer had been shut off unexpectedly
- Fixed an issue on some Linux resolvconf systems that could block DNS incorrectly when using WireGuard


Private Internet Access 2.0.2 Build 04704
- Improved handling of several Mac applications with split tunnel, such as Mail and Calendar
- Split tunnel on Linux attempts to mount net_cls automatically if it's not mounted (as on Fedora)
- The WireGuard connectivity timeout is customizable
- Improved support for IPv6 networks when the Allow LAN setting is enabled
- Fixed an issue that prevented Use Existing DNS from working on some Mac systems
- Fixed an issue causing WireGuard to take a long time to connect on some Windows systems
- Updated Qt to 5.12.8
- Updated OpenVPN to 2.4.9
- Updated OpenSSL to 1.1.1g
- Security improvements


Private Internet Access 2.0.1 Build 04518
- Fixed long DNS resolution times on Windows on some systems


Private Internet Access 2.0 Build 04513
- WireGuard is now supported as a connection method
- WireGuard on Windows requires Windows 8 or later
- Some settings are not yet supported with WireGuard - split tunnel, port forwarding, and proxy
- Fixed the Mail app on Windows 10 with split tunnel (shares an app family with Calendar)
- Fixed terminal emulator support for Terminator and other terminals on Linux
- VPN IP and forwarded port appear more quickly than in 1.8
- Improved reliability of support tool submissions
- Security improvements


Private Internet Access 1.8.0 Build 04193
- Split tunnel apps can be configured to use the VPN only or to bypass the VPN
- The default behavior can be set to "Bypass VPN" to use the VPN only for specific apps
- Fixed TCP localhost connections for split tunnel apps on Windows
- Fixed split tunnel for Mac apps that bind to specific ports
- Fixed focus behavior on Mac when closing windows with the keyboard
- Fixed LAN routing problems when split tunnel is enabled on Linux
- Improved reliability of the port forwarding feature
- Updated Qt to 5.12.6
- Updated OpenVPN to 2.4.8
- Updated OpenSSL to 1.1.1d
- Updated TAP adapter to 9.24.2 on Windows


Private Internet Access 1.7.0 Build 03949
- The Shadowsocks proxy setting can be used to redirect the VPN connection through a Shadowsocks region
- Added the 'piactl monitor' command
- Added the 'connectionstate' type to 'piactl get'
- Improved firewall rules on Linux to mitigate CVE-2019-14899 on affected distributions
- Improved handling of crashes caused by graphics drivers on Windows
- Fixed an issue preventing apps from being selected for App Exclusions on macOS 10.15
- Fixed an issue causing Windows 10 1507 / LTSB 2015 to restart on shutdown


Private Internet Access 1.6.1 Build 03773
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 1.6.0 Build 03756
- VPN Snooze allows temporarily disconnecting the VPN connection
- Added "piactl" - a command-line interface to control the client
- Connection loss is detected more quickly
- Fixed issues in the App Exclusions feature that could occur when switching network connections
- App Exclusions supports macOS 10.12
- Fixed detection of the iptables version for some Linux distributions
- App Exclusions is improved for listening sockets on Linux
- The dashboard repositions correctly if the screen resolution changes on macOS
- Fixed an issue that could cause long delays when the client starts on login
- Security improvements


Private Internet Access 1.5.1 Build 03605
- Added a "Help" link to the App Exclusions feature in Settings


Private Internet Access 1.5 Build 03584
- Split tunneling allows applications to bypass the VPN using the App Exclusions feature
- Excluded applications bypass the VPN and connect directly to the Internet
- Windows: This feature currently requires Windows 7 SP1. Support for Windows Store apps requires Windows 10


Private Internet Access 1.4 Build 03180
- Support connecting via SOCS5 proxy
- Minor translation fix for French
- Minor firewall rule fix on Windows


Private Internet Access 1.3.3 Build 02880
- Support both DHCP-based configuration (like 1.2.1) and static configuration (like 1.3.1) on Windows
- Update Handshake to fix linkage on some Linux distributions and with an additional seed


Private Internet Access 1.3.2 Build 02865
- Use DHCP-based configuration of the TAP adapter on Windows


Private Internet Access 1.3.1 Build 02863
- Fixed issues on Windows when the TAP adapter name contained non-ASCII characters
- Fixed minor translation issues


Private Internet Access 1.3 Build 02842
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 1.2.1 Build 02688
- Fixed an issue causing the VPN to stay connected when logging out of the OS


Private Internet Access 1.2.0 Build 02681
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 1.1.1 Build 02545
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 1.0.2 Build 02363
- Added option to disable accelerated graphics to fix stability issues


Private Internet Access 1.0.1 Build 02349
- Added screen reader account
- Avoid assuming IPv6 is present
- Bring the app to the front if relaunched while running
- Avoid insecure directories
- Made tray icon more robust
- Fixed window title on installer
- Fixed rare crash in logging


Private Internet Access 1.0
- Added Quick Tour displayed on first run


Private Internet Access 0.82

- Updated OpenVPN to 2.4.6
- Updated OpenSSL to 1.1.0h
- Added support to AES-128-GCM and AES-256-GCM cipher algorithms
- Set AES-128-GCM as the default encryption cipher
- Added translations for new region names
- Updated nwjs to 0.32.1 nightly (fixes keyboard navigation issue)
- Fixed a bug that prevented the client from trying to reconnect
- Fixed a bug where latency for auto region would sometimes be inaccurate
- Remove tool tip and make connection status available as a menu item instead (for consistency across platforms)
- Fixed bug where system Ruby interferred with app
- Force user to manually shutdown app when upgrading


Private Internet Access 0.81
- Improved disconnected notification text when killswitch is enabled
- Link to manual instructions when debug log submission fails
- Added a link to the sign up page
- Added translations for new region names
- Added links to our youtube and reddit pages in "About Private Internet Access"
- Changed support links to our new Support Portal
- Windows: Improved reliability of the killswitch feature
- Windows: Added a setting to allow local network access when killswitch is enabled
- Windows: Fix an erroneous Windows Defender virus alert


Private Internet Access 0.79
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 0.78
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 0.77
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 0.75
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 0.74
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 0.73
- Change log not available for this version


Private Internet Access 0.72
- Change log not available for this version