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FIX: PIA no Internet access in Windows 10/11

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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AVPN connectionis meant to help the user protect his or her privacy while using the web or other services online, as well as providing security for sensitive data.

Connectivity issues thus can be brought about by a myriad of issues like the port being used by the application being restricted or blocked on your network.

PIAorPrivate Internet AccessVPNis one of the most popular applications that provide security with its generous features list.

We are referring to P2P support, ad-blocking,malware blocking, multiple gateways, unlimited bandwidth, no traffic logging, and over 3200 servers in 46 countries across the world.

TheVPNis easy to use and even set up, but sometimes withVPNs, you may have issues connecting to the Internet even when theVPNshows that it is connected.

When you get noInternet accesswhile using the PIAVPN, try the solutions below to fix it.

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How can I fix no Internet access while using PIA?

1. Reinstall Private Internet Access

You’re most likely used to this Kape Technologies VPN service. So, take action by reinstalling PIA from the official site instead of imaging the worst scenario.

Then, reactivate it with your original license code.Once you’re successfully logged in, it should immediately connect to the VPN server closest to your current location.

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2. Check your connection

To do this, disconnect from PIAVPNand try accessing without the application. If you manage to access it, connect theVPNagain, and try the next solution.

If you can’t access the Internet with theVPNdisconnected, then the problem is with yourInternet connection. Restart your device and check your network settings.

3. Connect to a different server location

Since PIA has so many server locations, you can pick a different one and connect to it. Are you able to access the Internet with the new server location?

If so, this means there may be a temporary issue with the server location you were using before.

4. Flush your DNS

5. Change your VPN protocol

TheVPNuses protocols so as to connect to a server, and some of the protocols include L2TP, PPTOP, OpenVPN TCP, and UDP.

Sometimes, the protocol may be blocked in some countries, so to resolve the internet access issue, select the protocols in order from OpenVPN TCP, L2TP, and then PPTP.

6. Change proxy settings

7. Change the port being used by the VPN

8. Check DNS settings

If you’re using a VPN like Private Internet Access, you can easily change PIA SOCKS5 proxy settings.

Let us know if you found a working solution from this list by leaving a comment in the section below.

FIX: PIA no Internet access in Windows 10/11#

How can I fix no Internet access while using PIA?#

1. Reinstall Private Internet Access#

Private Internet Access#

2. Check your connection#

3. Connect to a different server location#

4. Flush your DNS#

5. Change your VPN protocol#

6. Change proxy settings#

7. Change the port being used by the VPN#

8. Check DNS settings#