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@Undated8198


Hello,

we have no plans to remove port forwarding, quite the contrary: we are currently deploying resources to delay port exhaustion and find alternative, but comfortable, procedures to keep offering this service in anticipation of port exhaustion. As you can see we already limited to new customers the amount of bookable ports, in order to preserve advertised features to those who are already our customers. We are committed to avoid retro-active modifications of the service for pre-existing customers, when such modifications would be detrimental for the service or anyway betraying an advertised feature.

Kind regards
 

Hello!

We have no plans to operate VPN servers in France (and in Italy) for the mandatory data retention framework still enforced in disdain of three different legally binding decisions of the CJEU (see below). France is in breach and Italy is too, but the Commission hesitates to open infraction procedures. Since the decisions pertain to the the preservation of a fundamental human right enshrined in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and in the European Convention on Human Rights, it does not seem inappropriate to consider that both France and Italy are committing one of the worst breaches a EU Member State can be guilty of.

We might challenge with a casus belli the (il)legal framework in France, but we are already committed in other EU countries and we can't open potentially multiple legal battle fronts.

The Court of Justice declares the Data Retention Directive to be invalid
https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2014-04/cp140054en.pdf

The Members States may not impose a general obligation to retain data on providers of electronic communications services
https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2016-12/cp160145en.pdf

The Court of Justice confirms that EU law precludes national legislation requiring a provider of electronic communications services to carry out the general and indiscriminate transmission or retention of traffic data and location data for the purpose of combating crime in general or of safeguarding national security
https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2020-10/cp200123en.pdf

Kind regards
 

Hello!

We reluctantly have to announce gloomy news to you all: Spooky Halloween Deals are now available in AirVPN... 
 

 
Save up to 74% on AirVPN longer plans (*)
(*) When compared to 1 month plan price
Deal will expire on 2025-11-04 UTC  
Check all plans and discounts here: https://airvpn.org/plans

If you're already our customer and you wish to jump aboard for a longer period with this un-boo-lievable deal, any additional plan will be added on top of already existing subscriptions and you will not lose any day.

Every plan gives you all the features that made AirVPN a nightmare for snoopers and a scary service for competitors. Just check this frighteningly long list of terrific features if you dare:
a clear mission without compromises https://airvpn.org/mission exclusive and comfortable remote inbound port forwarding system flexible, opt-in block lists against malware and other hostile entities. Pick predefined lists, add exceptions or additional blocks, define your own lists, or just use our totally neutral DNS by default improved API functions to let you control and configure VPN features and account settings active OpenVPN 3 AirVPN library open source development WireGuard integration IPv6 support, including IPv6 over IPv4 refined load balancing to squeeze every last bit per second from VPN servers free and open source software for Android, Linux, Mac and Windows offering advanced features easy "Configuration Generator" web interface for access through third party software guaranteed minimum bandwidth allocation GDPR compliance and very high privacy protection standards no log and/or inspection of clients' traffic effective traffic leaks prevention by AirVPN software Tor support via AirVPN software on Linux, Mac and Windows various cryptocurrencies accepted without any intermediary no obligation to use our free and open source software to enter AirVPN infrastructure. Interoperability is an AirVPN priority. perfectly clear and easy to read Privacy Notice and Terms https://airvpn.org/privacy
No tricks, only treats!

We witch you a spooktacular Halloween
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

We reluctantly have to announce gloomy news to you all: Spooky Halloween Deals are now available in AirVPN... 
 

 
Save up to 74% on AirVPN longer plans (*)
(*) When compared to 1 month plan price
Deal will expire on 2025-11-04 UTC  
Check all plans and discounts here: https://airvpn.org/plans

If you're already our customer and you wish to jump aboard for a longer period with this un-boo-lievable deal, any additional plan will be added on top of already existing subscriptions and you will not lose any day.

Every plan gives you all the features that made AirVPN a nightmare for snoopers and a scary service for competitors. Just check this frighteningly long list of terrific features if you dare:
a clear mission without compromises https://airvpn.org/mission exclusive and comfortable remote inbound port forwarding system flexible, opt-in block lists against malware and other hostile entities. Pick predefined lists, add exceptions or additional blocks, define your own lists, or just use our totally neutral DNS by default improved API functions to let you control and configure VPN features and account settings active OpenVPN 3 AirVPN library open source development WireGuard integration IPv6 support, including IPv6 over IPv4 refined load balancing to squeeze every last bit per second from VPN servers free and open source software for Android, Linux, Mac and Windows offering advanced features easy "Configuration Generator" web interface for access through third party software guaranteed minimum bandwidth allocation GDPR compliance and very high privacy protection standards no log and/or inspection of clients' traffic effective traffic leaks prevention by AirVPN software Tor support via AirVPN software on Linux, Mac and Windows various cryptocurrencies accepted without any intermediary no obligation to use our free and open source software to enter AirVPN infrastructure. Interoperability is an AirVPN priority. perfectly clear and easy to read Privacy Notice and Terms https://airvpn.org/privacy
No tricks, only treats!

We witch you a spooktacular Halloween
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

We're very glad to inform you that Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 has been released.

Eddie Android edition is a fully integrated with AirVPN, free and open source WireGuard and OpenVPN GUI client. It is based on official WireGuard library and latest OpenVPN3-AirVPN library (free and open source software library by AirVPN), allowing comfortable connections to both OpenVPN and WireGuard servers. Source code is available on GitLab: https://gitlab.com/AirVPN/EddieAndroid

Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 is linked against updated libraries. It is compatible with Android 5.1 and higher versions, up to Android 16, and features revamped ergonomics and important new features.
 
What's new
full compatibility with Android 15 and 16 compatible with Android 5.1 and higher versions new, remarkably improved NetworkMonitor improvements in ergonomics for faster and more comfortable use updated OpenSSL, OpenVPN3-AirVPN and WireGuard libraries ability to start and connect during the device bootstrap on all supported Android TV and Android versions, with or without "Always on VPN" opt in ability to auto connect when the app is launched through the new option Settings > AirVPN > Start quick VPN connection at application startup. It requires an account that had logged in with "Remember me" checked updated code, SDK 16 100% compliant see the complete changelog here: https://gitlab.com/AirVPN/EddieAndroid/-/blob/master/ChangeLog.txt   Main features
  WireGuard and OpenVPN support Battery-conscious application, with low RAM footprint Ergonomic and friendly interface Ability to start and connect the application at device bootstrap and/or at app launch, with or without "Always on VPN" GPS spoofing Traffic splitting and reverse traffic splitting on an application basis. You can define which apps must have traffic inside or outside the VPN tunnel through white and black list Localization in simplified and traditional Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish Full integration with AirVPN Quick tile button Enhanced security thanks to locally stored encrypted data through optional master password (warning: this option prevents the app from automatically connecting during the startup) Quick one-tap connection and smart, fully automated server selection Smart server selection with custom settings  Manual server selection  Full Android TV compatibility including D-Pad support. Mouse emulation is not required.  Ability to generate configuration files based on the user settings for both OpenVPN and WireGuard Increased accessibility for visually impaired persons 
 
Download link
Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 APK can be downloaded here:
https://airvpn.org/android/eddie
  A quick start guide is available at the same above linked page. Quick link to the APK: https://airvpn.org/tv 

Eddie Android edition is also available on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.airvpn.eddie
and on the Amazon App Store: https://www.amazon.com/Eddie-AirVPN-official-OpenVPN-GUI/dp/B07KTD6DH9

Eddie Android edition is the only VPN application developed by AirVPN for Android. Beware of imitations on the Play Store with very similar names that conceal potential scams.
How to sideload Eddie Android edition on Android TV and FireOS devices
https://airvpn.org/android/eddie/apk/tv/
 

Kind regards & datalove
AirVPN Staff

Hello!

We're very glad to inform you that Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 has been released.

Eddie Android edition is a fully integrated with AirVPN, free and open source WireGuard and OpenVPN GUI client. It is based on official WireGuard library and latest OpenVPN3-AirVPN library (free and open source software library by AirVPN), allowing comfortable connections to both OpenVPN and WireGuard servers. Source code is available on GitLab: https://gitlab.com/AirVPN/EddieAndroid

Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 is linked against updated libraries. It is compatible with Android 5.1 and higher versions, up to Android 16, and features revamped ergonomics and important new features.
 
What's new
full compatibility with Android 15 and 16 compatible with Android 5.1 and higher versions new, remarkably improved NetworkMonitor improvements in ergonomics for faster and more comfortable use updated OpenSSL, OpenVPN3-AirVPN and WireGuard libraries ability to start and connect during the device bootstrap on all supported Android TV and Android versions, with or without "Always on VPN" opt in ability to auto connect when the app is launched through the new option Settings > AirVPN > Start quick VPN connection at application startup. It requires an account that had logged in with "Remember me" checked updated code, SDK 16 100% compliant see the complete changelog here: https://gitlab.com/AirVPN/EddieAndroid/-/blob/master/ChangeLog.txt   Main features
  WireGuard and OpenVPN support Battery-conscious application, with low RAM footprint Ergonomic and friendly interface Ability to start and connect the application at device bootstrap and/or at app launch, with or without "Always on VPN" GPS spoofing Traffic splitting and reverse traffic splitting on an application basis. You can define which apps must have traffic inside or outside the VPN tunnel through white and black list Localization in simplified and traditional Chinese, Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish Full integration with AirVPN Quick tile button Enhanced security thanks to locally stored encrypted data through optional master password (warning: this option prevents the app from automatically connecting during the startup) Quick one-tap connection and smart, fully automated server selection Smart server selection with custom settings  Manual server selection  Full Android TV compatibility including D-Pad support. Mouse emulation is not required.  Ability to generate configuration files based on the user settings for both OpenVPN and WireGuard Increased accessibility for visually impaired persons 
 
Download link
Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 APK can be downloaded here:
https://airvpn.org/android/eddie
  A quick start guide is available at the same above linked page. Quick link to the APK: https://airvpn.org/tv 

Eddie Android edition is also available on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.airvpn.eddie
and on the Amazon App Store: https://www.amazon.com/Eddie-AirVPN-official-OpenVPN-GUI/dp/B07KTD6DH9

Eddie Android edition is the only VPN application developed by AirVPN for Android. Beware of imitations on the Play Store with very similar names that conceal potential scams.
How to sideload Eddie Android edition on Android TV and FireOS devices
https://airvpn.org/android/eddie/apk/tv/
 

Kind regards & datalove
AirVPN Staff

Hello!

This option has been always available, you can find it in "Preferences" > "UI". Check "Skip promotional messages" and click "Save".
In Eddie Android edition just tap "Do not show anymore" option, located at the bottom of the promotional picture.

 
You can configure Eddie to connect when it is launched.

Kind regards
 

Hello!

Yes, you can still use this port by changing the "Device" combo box of the specific port to "Any device", or to the name of the device you will regularly use to connect to VPN servers.

Kind regards
 

Hello!

Thank you for the feedback!
 

That's our contribution to cover the expenses. Just check the price for each 10 Gbit/s full duplex unmetered dedicated line for 1 year to get an idea of expenses for the network traffic, then also consider the depreciation of 20 servers and their maintenance (hardware replacements, manpower maintenance hours...) over the years. It's not like managing a VPS with a few TB per month and a few Mbit/s shared line, and we're talking about exit nodes.

Kind regards
 

We have kept the OP message to show the pervasiveness of the PRC's propaganda lackeys. We consider Taiwan (Republic of China) to be independent and autonomous from the PRC (People's Republic of China), as it is in fact. ipleak uses MaxMind and IANA databases to display results, and we are pleased that these are aligned with an anti-imperialist and democratic vision that is clearly unpalatable to the dictatorial regime of the PRC, which sees it as an obstacle to its expansionist ambitions.

Hello!

We reluctantly have to announce gloomy news to you all: Spooky Halloween Deals are now available in AirVPN... 
 

 
Save up to 74% on AirVPN longer plans (*)
(*) When compared to 1 month plan price
Deal will expire on 2025-11-04 UTC  
Check all plans and discounts here: https://airvpn.org/plans

If you're already our customer and you wish to jump aboard for a longer period with this un-boo-lievable deal, any additional plan will be added on top of already existing subscriptions and you will not lose any day.

Every plan gives you all the features that made AirVPN a nightmare for snoopers and a scary service for competitors. Just check this frighteningly long list of terrific features if you dare:
a clear mission without compromises https://airvpn.org/mission exclusive and comfortable remote inbound port forwarding system flexible, opt-in block lists against malware and other hostile entities. Pick predefined lists, add exceptions or additional blocks, define your own lists, or just use our totally neutral DNS by default improved API functions to let you control and configure VPN features and account settings active OpenVPN 3 AirVPN library open source development WireGuard integration IPv6 support, including IPv6 over IPv4 refined load balancing to squeeze every last bit per second from VPN servers free and open source software for Android, Linux, Mac and Windows offering advanced features easy "Configuration Generator" web interface for access through third party software guaranteed minimum bandwidth allocation GDPR compliance and very high privacy protection standards no log and/or inspection of clients' traffic effective traffic leaks prevention by AirVPN software Tor support via AirVPN software on Linux, Mac and Windows various cryptocurrencies accepted without any intermediary no obligation to use our free and open source software to enter AirVPN infrastructure. Interoperability is an AirVPN priority. perfectly clear and easy to read Privacy Notice and Terms https://airvpn.org/privacy
No tricks, only treats!

We witch you a spooktacular Halloween
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

We reluctantly have to announce gloomy news to you all: Spooky Halloween Deals are now available in AirVPN... 
 

 
Save up to 74% on AirVPN longer plans (*)
(*) When compared to 1 month plan price
Deal will expire on 2025-11-04 UTC  
Check all plans and discounts here: https://airvpn.org/plans

If you're already our customer and you wish to jump aboard for a longer period with this un-boo-lievable deal, any additional plan will be added on top of already existing subscriptions and you will not lose any day.

Every plan gives you all the features that made AirVPN a nightmare for snoopers and a scary service for competitors. Just check this frighteningly long list of terrific features if you dare:
a clear mission without compromises https://airvpn.org/mission exclusive and comfortable remote inbound port forwarding system flexible, opt-in block lists against malware and other hostile entities. Pick predefined lists, add exceptions or additional blocks, define your own lists, or just use our totally neutral DNS by default improved API functions to let you control and configure VPN features and account settings active OpenVPN 3 AirVPN library open source development WireGuard integration IPv6 support, including IPv6 over IPv4 refined load balancing to squeeze every last bit per second from VPN servers free and open source software for Android, Linux, Mac and Windows offering advanced features easy "Configuration Generator" web interface for access through third party software guaranteed minimum bandwidth allocation GDPR compliance and very high privacy protection standards no log and/or inspection of clients' traffic effective traffic leaks prevention by AirVPN software Tor support via AirVPN software on Linux, Mac and Windows various cryptocurrencies accepted without any intermediary no obligation to use our free and open source software to enter AirVPN infrastructure. Interoperability is an AirVPN priority. perfectly clear and easy to read Privacy Notice and Terms https://airvpn.org/privacy
No tricks, only treats!

We witch you a spooktacular Halloween
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

We reluctantly have to announce gloomy news to you all: Spooky Halloween Deals are now available in AirVPN... 
 

 
Save up to 74% on AirVPN longer plans (*)
(*) When compared to 1 month plan price
Deal will expire on 2025-11-04 UTC  
Check all plans and discounts here: https://airvpn.org/plans

If you're already our customer and you wish to jump aboard for a longer period with this un-boo-lievable deal, any additional plan will be added on top of already existing subscriptions and you will not lose any day.

Every plan gives you all the features that made AirVPN a nightmare for snoopers and a scary service for competitors. Just check this frighteningly long list of terrific features if you dare:
a clear mission without compromises https://airvpn.org/mission exclusive and comfortable remote inbound port forwarding system flexible, opt-in block lists against malware and other hostile entities. Pick predefined lists, add exceptions or additional blocks, define your own lists, or just use our totally neutral DNS by default improved API functions to let you control and configure VPN features and account settings active OpenVPN 3 AirVPN library open source development WireGuard integration IPv6 support, including IPv6 over IPv4 refined load balancing to squeeze every last bit per second from VPN servers free and open source software for Android, Linux, Mac and Windows offering advanced features easy "Configuration Generator" web interface for access through third party software guaranteed minimum bandwidth allocation GDPR compliance and very high privacy protection standards no log and/or inspection of clients' traffic effective traffic leaks prevention by AirVPN software Tor support via AirVPN software on Linux, Mac and Windows various cryptocurrencies accepted without any intermediary no obligation to use our free and open source software to enter AirVPN infrastructure. Interoperability is an AirVPN priority. perfectly clear and easy to read Privacy Notice and Terms https://airvpn.org/privacy
No tricks, only treats!

We witch you a spooktacular Halloween
AirVPN Staff
 

Awesome deal on 3 years!

Hello!

We reluctantly have to announce gloomy news to you all: Spooky Halloween Deals are now available in AirVPN... 
 

 
Save up to 74% on AirVPN longer plans (*)
(*) When compared to 1 month plan price
Deal will expire on 2025-11-04 UTC  
Check all plans and discounts here: https://airvpn.org/plans

If you're already our customer and you wish to jump aboard for a longer period with this un-boo-lievable deal, any additional plan will be added on top of already existing subscriptions and you will not lose any day.

Every plan gives you all the features that made AirVPN a nightmare for snoopers and a scary service for competitors. Just check this frighteningly long list of terrific features if you dare:
a clear mission without compromises https://airvpn.org/mission exclusive and comfortable remote inbound port forwarding system flexible, opt-in block lists against malware and other hostile entities. Pick predefined lists, add exceptions or additional blocks, define your own lists, or just use our totally neutral DNS by default improved API functions to let you control and configure VPN features and account settings active OpenVPN 3 AirVPN library open source development WireGuard integration IPv6 support, including IPv6 over IPv4 refined load balancing to squeeze every last bit per second from VPN servers free and open source software for Android, Linux, Mac and Windows offering advanced features easy "Configuration Generator" web interface for access through third party software guaranteed minimum bandwidth allocation GDPR compliance and very high privacy protection standards no log and/or inspection of clients' traffic effective traffic leaks prevention by AirVPN software Tor support via AirVPN software on Linux, Mac and Windows various cryptocurrencies accepted without any intermediary no obligation to use our free and open source software to enter AirVPN infrastructure. Interoperability is an AirVPN priority. perfectly clear and easy to read Privacy Notice and Terms https://airvpn.org/privacy
No tricks, only treats!

We witch you a spooktacular Halloween
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

We're very glad to inform you a new 10 Gbit/s full duplex server located in Bucharest, Romania, is available: Nembus.

The AirVPN client will show automatically the new server; if you use any other OpenVPN or WireGuard client you can generate all the files to access them through our configuration/certificates/key generator.

The server accepts connections on ports 53, 80, 443, 1194, 2018 UDP and TCP for OpenVPN and ports 1637, 47107 and 51820 UDP for WireGuard. It supports OpenVPN over SSL and OpenVPN over SSH, TLS 1.3, OpenVPN tls-crypt and WireGuard.

Full IPv6 support is included as well.

As usual no traffic limits, no logs, no discrimination on protocols and hardened security against various attacks with separate entry and exit-IP addresses.

You can check the status as usual in our real time servers monitor :
https://airvpn.org/servers/Nembus
  
Do not hesitate to contact us for any information or issue.

Kind regards & datalove
AirVPN Staff
 

Hello!

We're very glad to inform you that Eddie Android edition 3.3.0 Release Candidate 1 is now available. Link on the announcement first post has been updated accordingly. Thank you very much if you decide to test this new version and report any problem and bug you experience!

New in Release Candidate 1:
all the beta 2 reported by testers problems have been addressed ability to auto connect when the app is launched. Opt in: please note the new Start quick VPN connection at application startup option in Settings > AirVPN. It requires an account that logged in with "Remember me" checked ability to start and connect during the device bootstrap on all supported Android TV and Android versions, with or without "Always on VPN" further ergonomic improvements on Android TV revamped ability to start and connect during the device bootstrap finalized full code compliance with SDK 16 new, improved NetworkMonitor bug fixes Kind regards

 

Hello!

We confirm that we actively keep "our" IP addresses out of major blacklists, including the sector leader Spamhaus. Most address providers mandate that this is done as they want to keep their addresses "clean". Unfortunately there are thousands of black lists so it is not possible to know and intervene on all of them. About the IP address you mention, you can see here that it's "clean" on almost 100% of the minor black lists and on 100% of the major ones.
https://check.spamhaus.org/results/?query=213.152.187.235
https://whatismyipaddress.com/blacklist-check
https://dnschecker.org/ip-blacklist-checker.php?query=213.152.187.235
https://mxtoolbox.com/SuperTool.aspx?action=blacklist%3a213.152.187.235&run=toolpage

Also, please be aware that some minor lists that you see above include an IP address simply because it is shared, regardless of anything else.

Kind regards
 

Hello!

We confirm that we actively keep "our" IP addresses out of major blacklists, including the sector leader Spamhaus. Most address providers mandate that this is done as they want to keep their addresses "clean". Unfortunately there are thousands of black lists so it is not possible to know and intervene on all of them. About the IP address you mention, you can see here that it's "clean" on almost 100% of the minor black lists and on 100% of the major ones.
https://check.spamhaus.org/results/?query=213.152.187.235
https://whatismyipaddress.com/blacklist-check
https://dnschecker.org/ip-blacklist-checker.php?query=213.152.187.235
https://mxtoolbox.com/SuperTool.aspx?action=blacklist%3a213.152.187.235&run=toolpage

Also, please be aware that some minor lists that you see above include an IP address simply because it is shared, regardless of anything else.

Kind regards
 

Hello!

We confirm that we actively keep "our" IP addresses out of major blacklists, including the sector leader Spamhaus. Most address providers mandate that this is done as they want to keep their addresses "clean". Unfortunately there are thousands of black lists so it is not possible to know and intervene on all of them. About the IP address you mention, you can see here that it's "clean" on almost 100% of the minor black lists and on 100% of the major ones.
https://check.spamhaus.org/results/?query=213.152.187.235
https://whatismyipaddress.com/blacklist-check
https://dnschecker.org/ip-blacklist-checker.php?query=213.152.187.235
https://mxtoolbox.com/SuperTool.aspx?action=blacklist%3a213.152.187.235&run=toolpage

Also, please be aware that some minor lists that you see above include an IP address simply because it is shared, regardless of anything else.

Kind regards
 

@PANDABOY

Hello!

Thank you very much! After your guide has been tested, we are going to split your message in the "How To" forum and make it a guide for Plex remote access via Proxmox on AirVPN. 

Kind regards
 

Hello!

The default setting has been picked to meet the needs of most networks (except specific PPPoE networks: they have 8 bytes encapsulation overhead so a WireGuard's interface MTU of 1280 bytes may become necessary) and minimizing the performance sacrifice you suffer with smaller transfer units. However the "recommended" label is not correct, noticed. It all depends on your network so it's incorrect to say that any specific value is recommended, we apologize for the inaccuracy. 

Kind regards
 

We have kept the OP message to show the pervasiveness of the PRC's propaganda lackeys. We consider Taiwan (Republic of China) to be independent and autonomous from the PRC (People's Republic of China), as it is in fact. ipleak uses MaxMind and IANA databases to display results, and we are pleased that these are aligned with an anti-imperialist and democratic vision that is clearly unpalatable to the dictatorial regime of the PRC, which sees it as an obstacle to its expansionist ambitions.

Hello!

This is by design to avoid permanent lock out on remotely accessed machines while allowing non-VPN traffic when wished. Please also note that the article is wrong in telling that there's a leak during a system reboot even when network lock is enabled: the leak may occur only if the Network Lock has not been engaged, for example if you have not started the AirVPN software.

On Linux systems you also have the option of setting a persistent network lock with Bluetit daemon, a component of the AirVPN Suite. As soon as the daemon starts it enforces the network lock, no matter whether a connection is started or not. If you have a systemd based Linux distribution, please note that the asinine systemd init startup is not deterministic and this is of course not our responsibility. Therefore you can't be sure when Bluetit will be started, regardless of the priority you wish.

If you need permanent blocking firewall rules surviving reboots even when the VPN software is not running the solution is straightforward: set permanent firewall rules as explained in various articles (a recent one is here https://airvpn.org/forums/topic/69097-permanent-kill-switch-for-eddie-client) or follow the suggestion included in the very same article you linked. Be aware that this setup is problematic on remotely accessed machines.

Kind regards
 

Hello!

Something like this will do the trick, starting from a clean status and Windows Firewall enabled. Make sure you operate from a Powershell with administrator privileges. The rules will survive at reboot. You must adjust your local network address/netmask (change 192.168.0.0/16 and fe80::/10 if necessary). Do not proceed if you don't understand exactly every single command; instead, get documented first.
  netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Allow DHCPv4" protocol=UDP dir=out localport=67,68 action=allow netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Allow DHCPv6" protocol=UDP dir=out localport=546,547 action=allow netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Allow Local IPv4 Network" protocol=TCP dir=out remoteip=192.168.0.0/16 action=allow netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Allow Local IPv6 Network" protocol=TCP dir=out remoteip=fe80::/10 action=allow netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Allow Localhost Outbound" dir=out action=allow remoteip=127.0.0.1 netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block All Other Outbound Traffic" dir=out action=block protocol=any
You may also consider to backup the rules and enable them only when needed, instead of keeping them permanent. Check your system manual to do this.

Kind regard