Ask HN: Is it possible to setup a VPN server on iOS?

2 points by behnamoh 3y ago ↗ HN

I've searched the internet and found no clue as to whether this is possible on iOS. I know Android supports that (at least with root access), but I haven't seen any evidence that it's doable on iOS. Running a personal VPN server on iOS could help friends in other countries who suffer from super restricted internet access.

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MexicanJoe 3y ago ↗

You can run Linux on iOS, so I guess it's possible, but the performance would suck I think. Of course, you would need a dynamic DNS as your IP would change all the time. If you connect to local WIFI, that might be blocking your server.

https://ish.app/

Set up a VPN server at home instead. You could buy a cheap Raspberry Pi or a secondhand computer. It will be much more practical and stable.

behnamoh 3y ago ↗

Thank you, I'll give it a shot.

[dead] novolunt 3y ago ↗

mobilio 3y ago ↗

Actually most of cellular networks are running under NAT or CGNAT so you can't open an ports to them.

Much easiest is to get some RPI and setup this: https://www.pivpn.io