Unbreakable VPN Connection to Fix ExpressVPN Hanging: Combine Starlink, Wi-Fi, 4G, 5G, and DSL with Speedify
ExpressVPN stuck on connecting usually points to one of three things: a busy server, a network that blocks the VPN protocol in use, or a driver or security software conflict on your device. You are not the only one watching it spin, and the fixes below cover each of these causes.
Speedify is an app that combines Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and satellite internet connections into one faster, more reliable connection, and encrypts your traffic like a VPN. With two or more internet connections, the session stays up when one stalls; on a single connection, Speedify works as an encrypted VPN and can be a little slower. Below: the ExpressVPN fixes to try first, then how to set up Speedify.
Why ExpressVPN Gets Stuck on Connecting
Several things can stop a VPN from connecting, so the exact reason ExpressVPN hangs on your device can be hard to pin down. When too many people use one server, connections slow down, and an overloaded server can leave the app waiting for minutes before it connects or gives up.
The cause can also have nothing to do with the servers: a network adapter driver or antivirus software on your device can block the connection. Either way, work through the steps in the next section.
If ExpressVPN connects but runs slowly, see this article on slow ExpressVPN speeds.
How to Fix ExpressVPN Stuck on Connecting
- Try connecting to a couple of different servers.
- Log out of your account in the app and log back in.
- Uninstall the app, reboot your device, and install the app again.
- On a computer, turn off antivirus or firewall software for a moment to see whether it is blocking ExpressVPN, then turn it back on.
- Try using a different connection method/protocol for your device.
You can also try connecting a different device on the same network. This will help you narrow down if the issue is network or device related. If your Android phone is having trouble connecting, try your PC. In case both can’t connect, the problem could be with your network. Is your PC able to connect? Then there’s something wrong with ExpressVPN on your phone.
The same checks help when ExpressVPN is stuck on signing in or stuck on disconnecting: quit the app fully, restart the device, and reinstall the app if it happens again. If ExpressVPN will not connect to any server on one network but connects on another, such as your phone’s 4G/5G cellular, the first network is blocking VPN connections.
If none of these steps help, try a VPN that does not depend on one internet connection. Speedify uses every internet connection you have at once, so one stalled connection does not stop the tunnel.
Switch from ExpressVPN to Speedify in Five Steps
- Download Speedify on the computer or phone you use (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android or Linux).
- Open Speedify and create a free account (the free tier includes 5 GB per month; Linux needs a paid plan), or sign in.
- Turn ExpressVPN off first: a phone runs only one VPN at a time, and two VPN apps on a computer can get in each other’s way. On a phone, tap Allow when it asks to add a VPN configuration.
- Add a second internet connection: on a phone, keep 4G/5G cellular turned on while you use Wi-Fi; on a computer, use Wi-Fi or Ethernet plus a tethered phone or a USB 4G/5G adapter.
- Speedify connects to a Speedify server automatically and uses both internet connections at once. If one drops, your traffic moves to the other and the VPN stays connected.
How Speedify Keeps the VPN Connected Over Two Internet Connections
Speedify lets your phone or computer use more than one Internet connection at a time. Speedify checks the quality of each connection and moves your traffic to the others if one becomes unreliable. All of it stays protected by Speedify’s encryption (AES-256-GCM or ChaCha20-Poly1305), though the trip to the Speedify server adds a little latency, as with any VPN.
You can try Speedify for free: a free account includes 5 GB per month on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
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