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Issues connecting to local email and network devices

Can’t reach your printer or check your email while connected to AdBlock VPN?

When AdBlock VPN is connected, your internet traffic goes through a secure tunnel to our servers. By default, this also separates your device from your local network. You may not be able to reach your printer or shared drives, or send and receive email from email apps if they are connected to a mail server on your local network.


Local Network Access (Windows and Android)

Go to Settings and turn on Local Network Access. This allows you to stay connected to the VPN and reach your local network.


Workaround (all other platforms)

On other platforms, the workaround is to temporarily disconnect from your VPN any time you need to use local network devices or a local email client.


See also: Why Some Websites and Apps Don't Work with AdBlock VPN