<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Astria VPN — Blog</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog</link><atom:link href="https://astriavpn.com/feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description>Guides on AstriaVeilLink modes, DNS privacy, Kill Switch and split tunneling.</description><language>en</language><item><title>Which Connection Mode Should You Use?</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/which-protocol-to-choose</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/which-protocol-to-choose</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>AstriaVeilLink-1 through -5 — a practical guide to choosing the right connection mode for your network and situation.</description></item><item><title>AstriaVeilLink-5: Start Here</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-5-direct-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-5-direct-connection</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Our recommended starting point — a direct encrypted connection with no extra wrapping, and the fastest mode we offer.</description></item><item><title>AstriaVeilLink-4: Our Second Choice, Right After -5</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-4-fast-encrypted</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-4-fast-encrypted</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>If AstriaVeilLink-5 doesn’t connect cleanly, try this next — nearly as fast, with a bit more headroom for less straightforward networks.</description></item><item><title>AstriaVeilLink-3: A Dependable Middle Step</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-3-middle-step</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-3-middle-step</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Not our top recommendation, but a solid fallback if AstriaVeilLink-5 or -4 misbehave, before you drop any further.</description></item><item><title>AstriaVeilLink-2: One Step Up From Our Last Resort</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-2-maximum-privacy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-2-maximum-privacy</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>For situations where anonymity matters most, without going all the way to our slowest mode. Try this before dropping to AstriaVeilLink-1.</description></item><item><title>AstriaVeilLink-1: Our Deepest Privacy Mode</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-1-deep-privacy</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/astriaveillink-1-deep-privacy</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Our last-resort mode — try it only if -2, -3, -4, and -5 don’t hold up. AstriaVeilLink-1 trades a little speed for the most reliability headroom we offer.</description></item><item><title>What Is a Kill Switch and Why You Need One</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/what-is-kill-switch</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/what-is-kill-switch</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>A VPN can drop. When it does, your real IP leaks. Kill Switch prevents that by blocking all traffic until the tunnel is restored.</description></item><item><title>Welcome to Astria VPN</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/welcome-to-astria-vpn</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/welcome-to-astria-vpn</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Your privacy is not a luxury — it’s a right. Here’s how Astria VPN protects your personal data with advanced encryption and infrastructure of our own.</description></item><item><title>Split Tunneling: What Goes Direct and What Stays Protected</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/split-tunneling-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/split-tunneling-guide</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Not all traffic needs the VPN. Split tunneling in Astria VPN decides on its own what goes direct and what stays protected — no settings and no lists.</description></item><item><title>DNS Privacy: Why Your VPN Alone Isn’t Enough</title><link>https://astriavpn.com/blog/dns-privacy-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://astriavpn.com/blog/dns-privacy-explained</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description>Your VPN encrypts traffic, but what about DNS queries? Learn how DNS leaks expose your browsing history and how AstriaVeilNetGuard prevents it.</description></item></channel></rss>