UPDATE: The FlashRouters DD-WRT Privacy App is being officially discontinued for sale as of Nov 2023. While it will continue to exist in its legacy form, no new server updates or software repairs will be made. Devices will still be able to connect to VPN via manual setup methods. If you would like to upgrade to an actively supported router, please check out our Router Finder.
Preparing for FastVPN Setup
Obtain your FastVPN OpenVPN information
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1. Visit FastVPN’s website login page, and verify your account information by successfully logging in.
2. Successfully log in with your account information and Navigate to the Apps area on the sidebar and then select the FastVPN icon in the center of the screen.
2. You will then be taken to the page where you will see the OpenVPN specific username and password that you’ll need to enter into the FlashRouters Privacy App to connect to FastVPN.
Connecting to FastVPN in the FlashRouters Privacy App
Access the FlashRouters Privacy App
Navigate to Status > MyPage in your DD-WRT settings to access the FlashRouters Privacy App.
Enter your FastVPN information
In the Username and Password field enter the Namecheap login that you obtained in your account area before.
Select a FastVPN server
Click the Server location dropdown and type in or scroll to your preferred server location.
Connect to FastVPN
Click the Connect button to start your FastVPN connection. Please be patient as the router connects your entire network through VPN.
Verify a successful FastVPN connection
Visit What is my IP Address to verify your new IP Address and virtual location.
You should see Connected at the top of the page underneath FastVPN.
Connect to a different FastVPN server
To change your server select a new server from the Server location dropdown and click Reconnect.
Disconnect from FastVPN
To disconnect from FastVPN click the Disconnect button.