diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 5ac15d106..ea1290339 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -57,7 +57,7 @@ This command generates static content into the `build` directory and can be serv
Translations are not pushed to the repo and prepared on-the-fly (`i18n` folder is added to `.gitignore`).
-Here's how you can debug translations locally.
+Here’s how you can debug translations locally.
1. Download translations: `CROWDIN_PERSONAL_TOKEN="YOURTOKEN" pnpm run crowdin download`
2. Run Docusaurus with the language of your choice: `pnpm run start -- --locale de`
diff --git a/crowdin.yml b/crowdin.yml
index 59cbae354..e0dbafd63 100644
--- a/crowdin.yml
+++ b/crowdin.yml
@@ -15,8 +15,10 @@ files:
- source: /i18n/en/**/*
translation: /i18n/%two_letters_code%/**/%original_file_name%
languages_mapping: *languages_mapping
+ update_option: 'update_as_unapproved'
- source: /docs/**/*
translation: /i18n/%two_letters_code%/docusaurus-plugin-content-docs/current/**/%original_file_name%
languages_mapping: *languages_mapping
+ update_option: 'update_as_unapproved'
ignore:
- "/**/_category_.json"
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-browser-extension/overview.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-browser-extension/overview.md
index 488862564..d6100ab78 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-browser-extension/overview.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-browser-extension/overview.md
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Features overview
sidebar_position: 1
---
-AdGuard VPN Browser Extension is available for Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge. The UI and functionality doesn't differ between browsers so the overview below will be relevant for AdGuard VPN extensions for all browsers.
+AdGuard VPN Browser Extension is available for Chrome, Firefox, Opera, and Edge. The UI and functionality doesn’t differ between browsers so the overview below will be relevant for AdGuard VPN extensions for all browsers.
:::note
@@ -13,14 +13,14 @@ You can only use AdGuard VPN Browser Extension when logged in. Sign in with your
To manage your AdGuard VPN Browser Extension:
-- Either click its icon on the browser's panel, click the hamburger menu icon, and select *Settings*,
+- Either click its icon on the browser’s panel, click the hamburger menu icon, and select *Settings*,
- Or go to the *Manage extensions* page in your browser, click *Details* below *AdGuard VPN* and manage its settings from there.
-Once done, you'll see several tabs on the left:
+Once done, you’ll see several tabs on the left:
## Settings
-A few important settings are gathered inside this tab. Here you can choose a DNS server to use, add or remove the AdGuard VPN icon from the browser’s context menu, block WebRTC, change the extension's theme, and allow AdGuard to gather anonymous crash reports and technical data.
+A few important settings are gathered inside this tab. Here you can choose a DNS server to use, add or remove the AdGuard VPN icon from the browser’s context menu, block WebRTC, change the extension’s theme, and allow AdGuard to gather anonymous crash reports and technical data.
### Choosing a DNS server
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ Learn more about [DNS servers from various providers](https://adguard-dns.io/kb/
The next tab contains one of the main distinctive features of AdGuard VPN — two modes with separate exclusion lists.
-In **General mode**, AdGuard VPN by default works on all websites, with the exception of the websites you've added to the exclusions list. In **Selective mode**, vice versa, AdGuard VPN by default doesn't work anywhere. You can add any websites where you'd like it to work to an exclusions list, separate from the one you saw in the **General mode**.
+In **General mode**, AdGuard VPN by default works on all websites, with the exception of the websites you’ve added to the exclusions list. In **Selective mode**, vice versa, AdGuard VPN by default doesn’t work anywhere. You can add any websites where you’d like it to work to an exclusions list, separate from the one you saw in the **General mode**.
When adding a website to an exclusion list, you can enter the website manually or select the **From the list** option. In the latter case, you’ll see eight categories (for example, *Shopping* or *Messengers*), each suggesting several popular services. You can exclude any of these services in one click. This will add all domains relevant to that specific service to exclusions.
@@ -40,10 +40,10 @@ When adding a website to an exclusion list, you can enter the website manually o
Not only can you add and remove websites, you can also transfer ready exclusions lists to other devices where AdGuard VPN is installed. To export your exclusions list, follow the 4-step instruction below:
-1. Open AdGuard VPN Browser extension from where you want to export your lists of exclusions. Find the appropriate section and click the "Export" button. The `exclusions.zip` archive will be downloaded.
+1. Open AdGuard VPN Browser extension from where you want to export your lists of exclusions. Find the appropriate section and click the *Export* button. The `exclusions.zip` archive will be downloaded.
1. There are two `.txt` files inside the archive, one for each of the General and Selective lists. Add more exclusions to them, delete the existing ones, rename files, or just leave the archive as it is.
1. When transferring between different devices, send the `.zip` file to the device for import.
-1. Open AdGuard VPN on that device. Find the appropriate section, click the "Import" button and select the archive.
+1. Open AdGuard VPN on that device. Find the appropriate section, click the *Import* button and select the archive.
Done!
## Account
@@ -52,8 +52,8 @@ The third tab of AdGuard VPN Browser extension is utterly minimalistic, containi
## Support
-You can find answers to common questions in the FAQ section, or leave feedback: report a bug if something isn't working as it should, suggest adding a new feature, or discuss AdGuard on any of the many social media platforms.
+You can find answers to common questions in the FAQ section, or leave feedback: report a bug if something isn’t working as it should, suggest adding a new feature, or discuss AdGuard on any of the many social media platforms.
## About
-Another minor tab, where you can check the extension's version, visit the official website, and view the EULA or Privacy policy.
+Another minor tab, where you can check the extension’s version, visit the official website, and view the EULA or Privacy policy.
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-browser-extension/solving-problems/logs.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-browser-extension/solving-problems/logs.md
index aca0511bf..52791a0ec 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-browser-extension/solving-problems/logs.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-browser-extension/solving-problems/logs.md
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ There are several ways for collecting AdGuard VPN Browser extension logs, but wh
1. Open AdGuard VPN Browser extension, if possible, repeat the actions that led to the error. Note the exact time when this error occurred.
1. Open *Settings* by clicking the hamburger menu icon (☰) → *Support* → *Report a bug*.
-1. In the opened form, leave an automatically inserted email address or enter another one and describe the error found, including the time when this error occurred. If you can't reproduce the problem, specify as accurately as possible when it last occurred.
+1. In the opened form, leave an automatically inserted email address or enter another one and describe the error found, including the time when this error occurred. If you can’t reproduce the problem, specify as accurately as possible when it last occurred.
1. Make sure that there is a check mark next to *Include the diagnostic report in the message* and tap *Submit*. This way, you will send logs along with the bug report.
## Collecting and sending logs via the *Export logs* button
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Now that you have collected the logs, you need to hand them over to our developm
1. Report a bug on GitHub. Detailed instructions on creating an issue on GitHub can be found in this article.
1. Send an archive with logs and reproduce time to `devteam@adguard.com` and attach a link to your GitHub issue. Also you can add an archive with logs and reproduce time to Google Drive and share it with `devteam@adguard.com` attaching the Google Drive link to your issue on GitHub.
-## Collecting and sending logs via browser developer's tools
+## Collecting and sending logs via browser developer’s tools
### Chrome
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/installation.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/installation.md
index ae51b7a35..9ceb4c818 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/installation.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/installation.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ You can install the AdGuard VPN for Android app for free from Google Play. To do
1. Open the *Google Play* app on your device and tap *Search* at the top of the screen.
-2. Next, in the search bar, start typing *"AdGuard"* and select *"adguard vpn"* from the list of suggested options.
+2. Next, in the search bar, start typing *AdGuard* and select *adguard vpn* from the list of suggested options.
3. Select *AdGuard VPN - private proxy* from the list of suggested apps and tap *Install*.
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/auto-blocker.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/auto-blocker.md
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..241311d00
--- /dev/null
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/auto-blocker.md
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+---
+title: How to disable the Samsung Auto Blocker feature
+sidebar_position: 7
+---
+
+Starting with One UI 6.1.1 (Android 14), Samsung introduced a security enhancement called *Auto Blocker*, which is enabled by default on the latest Galaxy smartphones. This feature automatically blocks sideloaded apps from unverified sources unless the user manually overrides the setting.
+
+You can download AdGuard VPN for Android from Google Play or install it on your device manually. However, with the new *Auto Blocker* feature enabled, some users may experience problems when installing AdGuard VPN APK files. To address this issue, we’ve provided a step-by-step guide on how to disable *Auto Blocker* below.
+
+## How to disable Auto Blocker
+
+Follow the instructions to turn off *Auto Blocker*.
+
+1. Open your device settings
+1. Go to *Security and privacy*
+1. Scroll down and select *Auto Blocker*
+1. Toggle the setting off
+
+
+
+Once *Auto Blocker* is disabled, you can proceed with installing AdGuard VPN.
+
+
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/background-work.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/background-work.md
index bcdfd61f8..bbaf0e8cb 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/background-work.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/background-work.md
@@ -3,6 +3,6 @@ title: How to protect AdGuard VPN from being disabled by the system
sidebar_position: 1
---
-Apps on Android devices may not always run stably in the background for various reasons, which may differ depending on the device model. This is most often due to the Android OS optimization function, or so-called "battery save mode". In such cases, the system closes apps in order to reduce the load and free up RAM.
+Apps on Android devices may not always run stably in the background for various reasons, which may differ depending on the device model. This is most often due to the Android OS optimization function, or so-called “battery save mode”. In such cases, the system closes apps in order to reduce the load and free up RAM.
If AdGuard VPN is disabled on your device, your personal data will become vulnerable. To avoid such a problem, you need to open [this link](https://adguard.com/kb/adguard-for-android/solving-problems/background-work/) and follow the instructions for your device with one difference: wherever it is required, choose AdGuard VPN instead of AdGuard.
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/chromecast.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/chromecast.md
index 0157d6d1f..64019fd94 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/chromecast.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/chromecast.md
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
---
-title: 'Compatibility of AdGuard VPN with Chromecast'
+title: Compatibility of AdGuard VPN with Chromecast
sidebar_position: 5
---
-The built-in Chromecast technology is incompatible with running a VPN because it uses the [DLNA protocol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Living_Network_Alliance) which does not support VPN connections. This means that if a Chromecast device and a smartphone or tablet running a VPN are on the same Wi-Fi network, in most cases Chromecast won't be recognized by the mobile device.
+The built-in Chromecast technology is incompatible with running a VPN because it uses the [DLNA protocol](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Living_Network_Alliance) which does not support VPN connections. This means that if a Chromecast device and a smartphone or tablet running a VPN are on the same Wi-Fi network, in most cases Chromecast won’t be recognized by the mobile device.
-Google has also blocked the ability to change the Chromecast's network settings by restricting access to its DNS settings. This also prevents Chromecast from working with a VPN.
+Google has also blocked the ability to change the Chromecast’s network settings by restricting access to its DNS settings. This also prevents Chromecast from working with a VPN.
-You can solve the problem by setting up a VPN on a router. This will allow all devices connected to the router to use the VPN connection, including Chromecast. But remember: setting up a VPN on your router may require additional knowledge, so read the manufacturer's manual.
+You can solve the problem by setting up a VPN on a router. This will allow all devices connected to the router to use the VPN connection, including Chromecast. But remember: setting up a VPN on your router may require additional knowledge, so read the manufacturer’s manual.
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/restricted-mode.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/restricted-mode.md
index 2bd5196f1..d6a6ddfa4 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/restricted-mode.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-android/solving-problems/restricted-mode.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
---
-title: 'Problems with Restricted Mode profile'
+title: Problems with Restricted Mode profile
sidebar_position: 4
---
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/installation.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/installation.md
index b0464ce56..a756c8447 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/installation.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/installation.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ Or you can use App Store’s search to find AdGuard VPN:
-1. Next, in the search bar, start typing *"AdGuard"* and select *"adguard vpn"* from the list of suggested options.
+1. Next, in the search bar, start typing *AdGuard* and select *adguard vpn* from the list of suggested options.
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/overview.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/overview.md
index 36fdc9b01..7099cecff 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/overview.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/overview.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ sidebar_position: 1
## What is AdGuard VPN for iOS?
-A VPN allows you to create a secure connection to another network on the Internet. It connects a user’s computer or mobile device to a server and allows one to browse the internet using a "cover" IP address. If the VPN server is located in another country, it will appear as if your Internet connection was established from this country. For more details, you can check [our article on how a VPN works](/general/how-vpn-works).
+A VPN allows you to create a secure connection to another network on the Internet. It connects a user’s computer or mobile device to a server and allows one to browse the Internet using a “cover” IP address. If the VPN server is located in another country, it will appear as if your Internet connection was established from this country. For more details, you can check [our article on how a VPN works](/general/how-vpn-works).
AdGuard VPN has several functions:
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ You can add domains (e.g., `google.com`) or subdomains (e.g., `news.google.com`)
-When you manually add a domain, all subdomains are added automatically (it looks like `*.google.com`). Want to keep only google.com or turn VPN off for a specific domain? Tap the line with the website — this will open a separate screen where you can manage subdomains. Just uncheck the boxes for the ones you don't need.
+When you manually add a domain, all subdomains are added automatically (it looks like `*.google.com`). Want to keep only google.com or turn VPN off for a specific domain? Tap the line with the website — this will open a separate screen where you can manage subdomains. Just uncheck the boxes for the ones you don’t need.
@@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ If you manually add a subdomain, the main domain will also added — but the che
Large services like Google are tricky. They usually use more than one domain — one for media files, another for the API, plus domains for different countries. For example, in the case of Google, we have 416 domains in our list — all of them need to be added to Exclusions to completely turn VPN off (or on) for the service.
-Here's how to add all necessary domains for a popular service to exclusion list:
+Here’s how to add all necessary domains for a popular service to exclusion list:
1. Open *Exclusions*.
2. Tap *Add website*.
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md
index f2d7fb0b9..0d43a9dfd 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md
@@ -8,44 +8,46 @@ There are no app exclusions in AdGuard VPN for iOS. Yet, there is a way to autom
## Configuring automatic connection to VPN
-If you need a VPN for one or more apps, set up AdGuard VPN to automatically turn on and off when you open and close them. Go to the Exclusions tab, select General mode and follow the instructions. Here we describe how to create automation for Twitter, but you can choose any other app.
-
-
+If you need a VPN for one or more apps, set up AdGuard VPN to automatically turn on and off when you open and close them. Here is how to create an automation for that.
1. Download [the *Shortcuts* app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shortcuts/id915249334) from the App Store and go to the *Automation* section by tapping the clock icon at the bottom of the screen.
-1. Tap the *Create Personal Automation* button, then find *App* in the list that opens and tap it.
-1. In the next window, make sure that the *Is Opened* option is selected, and then tap *Choose* to choose the app.
- 
+1. Tap *New Automation* or + (if you already have another automation). In the *Personal Automation* list that opens, scroll to find *App* and tap it.
+
+ 
+
+1. Select the *Is Opened* checkbox, select *Run Immediately* (if you don’t want to confirm the VPN launch manually), and leave the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position.
-1. Start entering the name of the app (in our case it’s Twitter) and select it. Tap *Done*, then tap *Next* in the upper right corner of the screen. In the opened window, tap *Add Action*.
+ 
-
+1. Tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for, tap *Done* and *Next*.
-1. Start entering “AdGuard VPN” and select the AdGuard VPN app. In the new window tap *Set a VPN connection*.
+ 
- 
+1. Tap *New Blank Automation* in *Get Started*, find AdGuard VPN, tap *Set VPN connection*, select *Turn VPN connection On*, and tap *Done*.
-1. Make sure the variables say *Turn* VPN connection *On* and tap *Next*.
-1. In the next window, move the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position. Confirm your choice, then tap *Done*.
+ 
+ 
+ 
-Now you have a new scenario: AdGuard VPN will be automatically enabled when you start the Twitter app. Now you need to create another command that will make AdGuard VPN automatically turn off when you close the app.
+Now AdGuard VPN will be automatically enabled when you open the app you’ve set up automation for. If you’d like to, you can create another command that will make AdGuard VPN automatically turn off when you close the app.
## Configuring automatic disconnection from VPN
-
+1. In the same *Shortcuts* app start creating a new automation: tap +, scroll and tap *App* in the list.
+
+ 
+
+1. Select the *Is Closed* checkbox, select *Run Immediately*, and leave the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position.
-1. In the same *Shortcuts* app start creating a new automation: tap *Automation* → *Create Personal Automation* → *App*.
-1. Make sure that the *Is Closed* option is selected and uncheck the box under the adjacent option. Then tap *Choose*.
+ 
- 
+1. Tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for (in our example, it’s Instagram), tap *Done* and *Next*.
-1. Start entering *Twitter* and select the app. Then tap *Done* in the upper right corner of the screen. Tap *Add Action* and select AdGuard VPN.
+1. Tap *New Blank Automation* in *Get Started*, find AdGuard VPN, tap *Set VPN connection*, select *Turn VPN connection Off*, and tap *Done*.
- 
+ 
-1. In the new window tap *Set VPN connection*.
-1. Then tap the word *On* so that it changes to the word *Off*, then tap *Next* in the upper right corner of the screen.
-1. Disable the *Ask before running* option and confirm your selection. Then tap *Done* at the top right corner of the screen to complete the process.
+Done! AdGuard VPN will now be disabled on your device every time you close the app you’ve set up automation for. You can repeat the same steps for any other app.
-Done! AdGuard VPN will now be enabled on your device every time you open the Twitter app, and disabled when you close it. You can repeat the same steps for any other app.
+
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/asuswrt-merlin.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/asuswrt-merlin.md
index 63748d9e8..5704c7901 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/asuswrt-merlin.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/asuswrt-merlin.md
@@ -109,9 +109,9 @@ Note that you cannot use both Optware (outdated alternative) and Entware at the
The Asus DownloadMaster is based on Optware, and therefore is not compatible with Entware. You will have to uninstall DownloadMaster and look at the alternatives provided by Entware.
-After uninstalling, make sure that "asusware.arm" or "asusware.*" dir on the mounted disk partition is deleted. Otherwise, Entware won't work properly. After uninstalling DownloadMaster, make sure the router is rebooted.
+After uninstalling, make sure that `asusware.arm` or `asusware.*` dir on the mounted disk partition is deleted. Otherwise, Entware won’t work properly. After uninstalling DownloadMaster, make sure the router is rebooted.
-You will need to plug a USB disk that's formatted in a native Linux file system (ext2, ext3 or ext4). To format a disk, use amtm. Plug a USB disk into your router, then start amtm with:
+You will need to plug a USB disk that’s formatted in a native Linux file system (ext2, ext3 or ext4). To format a disk, use amtm. Plug a USB disk into your router, then start amtm with:
```bash
amtm
@@ -169,7 +169,7 @@ Go to /opt folder by running `cd /opt` and run the AdGuardVPN CLI installation
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardVPNCLI/master/scripts/release/install.sh | sh -s -- -v
```
-When asked “Would you like to link the binary to /usr/local/bin?“, reply `y`. If failed to link the binary, run this line:
+When asked “Would you like to link the binary to `/usr/local/bin?`“, reply `y`. If failed to link the binary, run this line:
```bash
ln -s /opt/adguardvpn_cli/adguardvpn-cli /opt/bin
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/keenetic.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/keenetic.md
index 7f2431e6c..15c4817a1 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/keenetic.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/keenetic.md
@@ -101,7 +101,7 @@ Once logged in, you can use various commands to interact with your router’s Li
In Keenetic models equipped with a USB port (except Keenetic 4G), you can use the OPKG package manager. It allows you to install third-party software packages to expand routers capabilities.
-Starting with version 3.7, for some Keenetic models, it is possible to write OPKG Entware to the [UBIFS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UBIFS) partition of the router's NAND flash memory, i.e. to the built-in memory of the router. Follow the steps below to install the Entware repository package system on a USB drive or in the router’s internal memory.
+Starting with version 3.7, for some Keenetic models, it is possible to write OPKG Entware to the [UBIFS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UBIFS) partition of the router’s NAND flash memory, i.e. to the built-in memory of the router. Follow the steps below to install the Entware repository package system on a USB drive or in the router’s internal memory.
### How to install OPKG Entware on a USB drive
@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ Go to the `/opt` folder by typing `/cd opt` and run the AdGuard VPN CLI installa
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardVPNCLI/master/scripts/release/install.sh | sh -s -- -v
```
-When asked “Would you like to link the binary to /usr/local/bin?“, reply `n` and run this line:
+When asked “Would you like to link the binary to `/usr/local/bin?`“, reply `n` and run this line:
```bash
ln -s /opt/adguardvpn_cli/adguardvpn-cli /opt/bin
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/openwrt.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/openwrt.md
index f250964d7..7876a605f 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/openwrt.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-linux/setting-up-on-a-router/openwrt.md
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AdguardTeam/AdGuardVPNCLI/master/sc
adguardvpn-cli login
```
- Note: If failed to link the binary to '/usr/local/bin’, use full file path to run all commands. For example, `/opt/adguardvpn_cli/adguardvpn-cli login`
+ Note: If failed to link the binary to `/usr/local/bin`, use full file path to run all commands. For example, `/opt/adguardvpn_cli/adguardvpn-cli login`
1. Connect to VPN
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ You can do it in the web interface or in the command line. Steps below describe
1. Add tun0 to WAN zone
For traffic to go through VPN, add tun0 to WAN zone.
- The WAN interface which connects to the Internet will typically be in a zone named `wan` or something similar. Check your router's configuration files or firewall settings to find out which zone is associated with the WAN interface.
+ The WAN interface which connects to the Internet will typically be in a zone named `wan` or something similar. Check your router’s configuration files or firewall settings to find out which zone is associated with the WAN interface.
To do so, list the existing firewall zones:
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ You can do it in the web interface or in the command line. Steps below describe
This will show a config file with all zones listed. Look for a section like `firewall.@zone[1]` or similar where `option name 'wan'` is defined. The number `[1]` could be different depending on your configuration.
- Run this SSH command, replace `zone[1]` with correct ‘wan’ zone identified before:
+ Run this SSH command, replace `zone[1]` with correct 'wan' zone identified before:
```shell
uci show firewall | grep "=zone"
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/installation.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/installation.md
index 59e931571..eeaa28a4c 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/installation.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/installation.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ sidebar_position: 2
1. To install AdGuard VPN for Mac, just follow [this link](https://agrd.io/mac_vpn) or open a browser, type *adguard-vpn.com* in the address bar and on the opened page click *Download*.
-2. Wait until the download of the *AdGuardVPN.dmg* file is finished and open it in the "Downloads" folder.
+2. Wait until the download of the *AdGuardVPN.dmg* file is finished and open it in the *Downloads* folder.
3. Wait until the installation program window opens. Double-click the icon in it.
4. When you first start AdGuard VPN, the operating system will show a warning on the screen that this application has been downloaded from the Internet. Click *Open*.
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ AdGuard VPN for Mac is installed!
To uninstall AdGuard VPN for Mac, follow two simple steps:
-1. Open "Finder" and go to the "Programs" section.
+1. Open *Finder* and go to the *Programs* section.
2. Select *AdGuard VPN* from the list, right-click it and then click *Move to Trash*.
@@ -44,11 +44,11 @@ To uninstall AdGuard VPN for Mac, follow two simple steps:
Sometimes, as a result of incorrect removal or in other rare cases, the standard uninstallation may not be enough. In that case, our support may ask you to perform an advanced uninstall to completely remove AdGuard VPN from your Mac. To do this, do the following:
-1. Follow the steps described in the section ["Standard uninstallation"](#how-to-uninstall-adguard-vpn-for-mac).
-2. Open "Finder" or "Spotlight" and enter `Keychain` in the search.
+1. Follow the steps described in the section [Standard uninstallation](#how-to-uninstall-adguard-vpn-for-mac).
+2. Open Finder or Spotlight and enter `Keychain` in the search.
3. Click the icon of the found program and enter `com.adguard.mac.vpn` in the search. If there is such a record in the search results, delete it.
-4. Go back to "Finder" or "Spotlight" and enter `Terminal`.
+4. Go back to Finder or Spotlight and enter `Terminal`.
5. Open the program and enter the command — `defaults delete com.adguard.mac.vpn`.
6. Press *Space bar* and enter another command — `rm -f ~/Library/Group\ Containers/TC3Q7MAJXF.com.adguard.mac/Library/Preferences/TC3Q7MAJXF.com.adguard.mac.plist`.
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/overview.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/overview.md
index 64355d849..eaf5ff134 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/overview.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/overview.md
@@ -5,8 +5,8 @@ sidebar_position: 1
AdGuard VPN for Mac is a desktop VPN service. AdGuard VPN is fully compatible with AdGuard Ad Blocker, they can be used together and will operate seamlessly. Let’s see what features it has to offer.
-Note that **you can't use AdGuard VPN for Mac unless you have logged into your AdGuard account**. You can either sign in with your AdGuard account or with an external account, namely, via Apple, Google or Facebook. Make sure that your external account is bound to the same e-mail address as your AdGuard account. If there is a suitable subscription in your AdGuard account, it will be automatically activated on the desktop app.
-Still don't have an AdGuard account? Create it [here](https://auth.adguard.com/registration.html).
+Note that **you can’t use AdGuard VPN for Mac unless you have logged into your AdGuard account**. You can either sign in with your AdGuard account or with an external account, namely, via Apple, Google or Facebook. Make sure that your external account is bound to the same e-mail address as your AdGuard account. If there is a suitable subscription in your AdGuard account, it will be automatically activated on the desktop app.
+Still don’t have an AdGuard account? Create it [here](https://auth.adguard.com/registration.html).
:::note Compatibility
@@ -36,9 +36,9 @@ AdGuard VPN has several features that make it unique, and one of them is definit
-Also you can not only add websites to Exclusions but also choose among the lists of popular services. The lists are divided into eight categories: Social networks, Messengers, Video and Music streaming services, Games, Shopping, Search engines, and Work communication tools. Any of these services can be added to Exclusions in one click! It's especially convenient if you use Selective mode.
+Also you can not only add websites to Exclusions but also choose among the lists of popular services. The lists are divided into eight categories: Social networks, Messengers, Video and Music streaming services, Games, Shopping, Search engines, and Work communication tools. Any of these services can be added to Exclusions in one click! It’s especially convenient if you use Selective mode.
-Exclusion list can be easily configured. If you've added a domain and some of its subdomains, they'll be grouped inside the root one. When adding a root domain (`example.com`) its mask is added too (`*.example.com`).
+Exclusion list can be easily configured. If you’ve added a domain and some of its subdomains, they’ll be grouped inside the root one. When adding a root domain (`example.com`) its mask is added too (`*.example.com`).
:::info Browsers added to Exclusions
@@ -49,13 +49,13 @@ Starting with the version 2.4, all browsers are automatically added to the list
:::
-If you've added a service, changed or removed something and now want to recover initial settings, just press *Reset to default* next to the domain — this action will restore any missing domains and tick all checkboxes.
+If you’ve added a service, changed or removed something and now want to recover initial settings, just press *Reset to default* next to the domain — this action will restore any missing domains and tick all checkboxes.
What’s more, ready-made exclusions lists can be transferred to other devices with installed AdGuard VPN. To export exclusions, follow the four-step instruction below:
1. Open AdGuard VPN on the device from where you want to export your lists of exclusions. Find the appropriate section and click the *Export* button. The `exclusions.zip` archive will be downloaded.
2. There are two `.txt` files inside the archive, each for General and Selective lists. Add more exclusions to them, delete the existing ones, rename files (but more on this later), or just leave the archive with files as it is.
-3. When transferring between different devices, don't forget to send the `.zip` file to the device for import. For example, if you import exclusion lists from your Mac to your iPhone, make sure to send the `.zip` file to your phone beforehand.
+3. When transferring between different devices, don’t forget to send the `.zip` file to the device for import. For example, if you import exclusion lists from your Mac to your iPhone, make sure to send the `.zip` file to your phone beforehand.
4. Open AdGuard VPN on the device/in the browser where you want to import the archive with the ready lists of exclusions. Find the appropriate section, click the *Import* button and select the archive. Done!
:::note
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ The fourth tab is the *Support* screen. Find answers to any questions in the [FA
-Finally, we come to the Settings tab. In the *About program* section you can see the current version of AdGuard VPN, check for updates, visit our official website, and get acquainted with AdGuard's EULA and Privacy policy. In the *About license* section you can upgrade from free to unlimited, manage your subscription, or log out. And most importantly, from here you can access *General settings*.
+Finally, we come to the Settings tab. In the *About program* section you can see the current version of AdGuard VPN, check for updates, visit our official website, and get acquainted with AdGuard’s EULA and Privacy policy. In the *About license* section you can upgrade from free to unlimited, manage your subscription, or log out. And most importantly, from here you can access *General settings*.
### App settings
@@ -96,7 +96,7 @@ You can also allow AdGuard VPN to gather and send anonymized crash reports, tech
-One or more DNS servers can be set up here. This is useful if you don't want to rely on the default DNS server provided by your ISP. Select one from the list of popular DNS services or add a custom server manually. We recommend adding AdGuard DNS, which not only encrypts your DNS traffic, but also identifies requests to malicious websites and redirects them to a “black hole”.
+One or more DNS servers can be set up here. This is useful if you don’t want to rely on the default DNS server provided by your ISP. Select one from the list of popular DNS services or add a custom server manually. We recommend adding AdGuard DNS, which not only encrypts your DNS traffic, but also identifies requests to malicious websites and redirects them to a “black hole”.
### Advanced settings
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/solving-problems/logs.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/solving-problems/logs.md
index 45952bb68..09d52f091 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/solving-problems/logs.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-mac/solving-problems/logs.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
---
-title: 'How to collect and send logs'
+title: How to collect and send logs
sidebar_position: 1
---
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ By default, AdGuard VPN for Mac uses the standard logging level, that is, the ba
2. Click **Support** (in the menu above) → **Report a bug**.
-3. In the opened form, enter your email address for feedback and describe the error found, including the time when this error occurred. If you can't reproduce the problem, specify as accurately as possible when it last occurred.
+3. In the opened form, enter your email address for feedback and describe the error found, including the time when this error occurred. If you can’t reproduce the problem, specify as accurately as possible when it last occurred.
4. There is a check mark next to the **Send detailed system info**, which means that when you send a report, you also send logs.
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/installation.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/installation.md
index 173ea9d31..c45926bcf 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/installation.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/installation.md
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ If you decide to remove AdGuard VPN from your computer, use one of three options
### Advanced uninstallation {#advanced}
-In case regular uninstall doesn't work for any reason, you can try to use an advanced method. First of all, you need to [download the uninstaller tool](https://cdn.adtidy.org/distr/windows/Uninstall_Utility.zip) created by our developers. Extract the archive to any folder on your PC, run the **Adguard.UninstallUtility.exe** file, and allow the app to make changes to your device. Then follow the instruction below:
+In case regular uninstall doesn’t work for any reason, you can try to use an advanced method. First of all, you need to [download the uninstaller tool](https://cdn.adtidy.org/distr/windows/Uninstall_Utility.zip) created by our developers. Extract the archive to any folder on your PC, run the **Adguard.UninstallUtility.exe** file, and allow the app to make changes to your device. Then follow the instruction below:
1. Select *AdGuard VPN* and *Standard* uninstall type, then click *Uninstall*:
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/overview.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/overview.md
index 0a70bf078..cfe05eb92 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/overview.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/overview.md
@@ -5,17 +5,17 @@ sidebar_position: 1
## What AdGuard VPN for Windows does
-- Protects from network traffic interception (spoofing). AdGuard VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and a remote server. All your Internet traffic passes through this tunnel, so your data is protected along the way. And thanks to [AdGuard's unique protocol](/general/adguard-vpn-protocol), you're guaranteed a fast and secure connection.
+- Protects from network traffic interception (spoofing). AdGuard VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and a remote server. All your Internet traffic passes through this tunnel, so your data is protected along the way. And thanks to [AdGuard’s unique protocol](/general/adguard-vpn-protocol), you’re guaranteed a fast and secure connection.
-- Masks your IP address. Your true IP address is the key to your personal data for cybercriminals. Your name, email address, phone number, credit card information can all fall into the hands of fraudsters if you don't hide your IP. With AdGuard VPN, all your traffic goes through an encrypted tunnel and comes to the VPN server. The web server registers the IP address of the endpoint of the tunnel, i.e. the VPN server, and not the device's real IP address.
+- Masks your IP address. Your true IP address is the key to your personal data for cybercriminals. Your name, email address, phone number, credit card information can all fall into the hands of fraudsters if you don’t hide your IP. With AdGuard VPN, all your traffic goes through an encrypted tunnel and comes to the VPN server. The web server registers the IP address of the endpoint of the tunnel, i.e. the VPN server, and not the device’s real IP address.
-- Hides your real location. What does this give you? For example, the ability to book a hotel at locals' rates or hide from geotargeted advertising.
+- Hides your real location. What does this give you? For example, the ability to book a hotel at locals’ rates or hide from geotargeted advertising.
-AdGuard VPN for Windows has many advantages, so we've dedicated [a separate article](/general/why-adguard-vpn) to them. Here, however, we want to focus more on the application itself and how it works.
+AdGuard VPN for Windows has many advantages, so we’ve dedicated [a separate article](/general/why-adguard-vpn) to them. Here, however, we want to focus more on the application itself and how it works.
## How to start using AdGuard VPN for Windows
-To start using AdGuard VPN for Windows, download the app from [our website](https://adguard-vpn.com/welcome.html). The installation takes no more than a minute — and you'll see a dialog window where you'll need to check at least one box applying the terms of the User Agreement and the Privacy policy. And it's up to you to decide whether you want AdGuard to collect anonymized data about your app usage. At last the program will ask you to sign in, either via [AdGuard account](https://auth.adguard.com/login.html) or via social networks (Apple, Google, Facebook). That's all, you can now use AdGuard VPN for Windows.
+To start using AdGuard VPN for Windows, download the app from [our website](https://adguard-vpn.com/welcome.html). The installation takes no more than a minute — and you’ll see a dialog window where you’ll need to check at least one box applying the terms of the User Agreement and the Privacy policy. And it’s up to you to decide whether you want AdGuard to collect anonymized data about your app usage. At last the program will ask you to sign in, either via [AdGuard account](https://auth.adguard.com/login.html) or via social networks (Apple, Google, Facebook). That’s all, you can now use AdGuard VPN for Windows.
## Home screen
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ The **DNS servers** tab allows you to add your own DNS server — manually or fr
#### Advanced settings
-It is entirely possible to use AdGuard VPN for Windows without ever touching the Advanced settings, but they can be useful if you're willing to take time to learn what they do.
+It is entirely possible to use AdGuard VPN for Windows without ever touching the Advanced settings, but they can be useful if you’re willing to take time to learn what they do.
##### Operating mode
@@ -126,4 +126,4 @@ Here you can find information about your license status, as well as a link to yo
## Support
-This tab is aimed to solve users' questions: there you can find a link to the FAQ page, report a bug or leave feedback, and export logs if the support team asks you to.
+This tab is aimed to solve users’ questions: there you can find a link to the FAQ page, report a bug or leave feedback, and export logs if the support team asks you to.
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/solving-problems/common-installer-errors.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/solving-problems/common-installer-errors.md
index 7737148c1..e5ef1988d 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/solving-problems/common-installer-errors.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/solving-problems/common-installer-errors.md
@@ -11,17 +11,17 @@ This error message appears if required permissions are not granted. There may be
- Temporarily disable your antiviruses. Some of them may interfere with the installation, depending on the restrictiveness of their settings.
-- Choose a different installation folder. It is possible that the current installation folder has some access restrictions. Also make sure you don't select an external drive, a virtual drive, etc.
+- Choose a different installation folder. It is possible that the current installation folder has some access restrictions. Also make sure you don’t select an external drive, a virtual drive, etc.
- Reboot your computer. Sometimes the permission issues are temporary and can be solved by restarting the PC.
### Error 112: Disk is full, Error 1632: Temporary folder full or inaccessible {#error-112}
-These are two different errors with very similar solutions. As their names suggest, AdGuard VPN installer didn't find enough disk space to complete the installation. There are several things you can attempt to fix the problem:
+These are two different errors with very similar solutions. As their names suggest, AdGuard VPN installer didn’t find enough disk space to complete the installation. There are several things you can attempt to fix the problem:
- Uninstall some programs or delete unnecessary files from the drive you were trying to install AdGuard VPN to.
-- Download, install, and run [AdwCleaner](http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/), a free piece of software by Malwarebytes. It will, among other things, clean your system from all kinds of extra "leftover" files that remain after incorrectly uninstalled programs and such. It will help clean up some disk space.
+- Download, install, and run [AdwCleaner](http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/), a free piece of software by Malwarebytes. It will, among other things, clean your system from all kinds of extra “leftover” files that remain after incorrectly uninstalled programs and such. It will help clean up some disk space.
- Reboot your computer. Sometimes temporary files can take up a considerable amount of disk space, and restarting your PC is the most reliable way to get rid of them.
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ You could say this is a particular subtype of Error 1603. The possible solutions
1. Press *Win + R*, type **msiexec /unregister** and hit *Enter*.
1. Press *Win + R* again, type **msiexec /regserver** and hit *Enter*
-- Reboot the PC and start the installation all over again. Sometimes that's enough to fix the problem.
+- Reboot the PC and start the installation all over again. Sometimes that’s enough to fix the problem.
### Error 1602: Canceled by user {#error-1602}
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ If you got this error code, chances are you have interrupted the installation pr
- Do not close the installer window. When the installation is complete, it will close automatically.
-- If a dialogue window pops up during the installation, hit "Yes" to grant the installer the required permissions. Clicking "No" will cancel the installation.
+- If a dialogue window pops up during the installation, hit *Yes* to grant the installer the required permissions. Clicking *No* will cancel the installation.
- Do not start other processes while the installation is in progress.
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ This error sounds more worrying than it actually is. In reality, this is a rathe
- Press the *Win* key, search for *Command Prompt*, and run it. There, type in `sfc /scannow` and press *Enter*.
-- Choose a different installation folder. It is possible that the current installation folder has some access restrictions. Also make sure you don't select an external drive, a virtual drive, etc.
+- Choose a different installation folder. It is possible that the current installation folder has some access restrictions. Also make sure you don’t select an external drive, a virtual drive, etc.
- Uninstall AdGuard VPN using our special [uninstall tool](/adguard-vpn-for-windows/installation#advanced) and then repeat the installation.
@@ -67,7 +67,7 @@ This error sounds more worrying than it actually is. In reality, this is a rathe
1. Press *Win + R*, type **msiexec /unregister** and hit *Enter*.
1. Press *Win + R* again, type **msiexec /regserver** and hit *Enter*
-- Acquire full permissions on the drive for installation. It is possible that the error 1603 occurs because you don’t have full permissions on the file location. It's also not as easy as some of the other solutions:
+- Acquire full permissions on the drive for installation. It is possible that the error 1603 occurs because you don’t have full permissions on the file location. It’s also not as easy as some of the other solutions:
1. Open *File Explorer*, right-click the drive containing the installation location, and select *Properties*.
1. Go to *Security* tab and click *Edit*.
@@ -85,11 +85,11 @@ This error appears when trying to run multiple instances of the AdGuard VPN inst
- Reboot your PC and start the installer again. When you restart the computer, all ongoing processes will stop, including all copies of the installer.
-- Don't click the installer multiple times, even if it doesn't seem to start right away. Sometimes it may take a few seconds to display the installer UI.
+- Don’t click the installer multiple times, even if it doesn’t seem to start right away. Sometimes it may take a few seconds to display the installer UI.
### Error 1638: Another version of this product is already installed {#error-1638}
-It's very likely that you've already installed AdGuard VPN before.
+It’s very likely that you’ve already installed AdGuard VPN before.
- Check if AdGuard VPN is already installed on your computer. To do that, press the *Win* key and start typing *adguard vpn*.
@@ -97,7 +97,7 @@ It's very likely that you've already installed AdGuard VPN before.
### Other errors {#other}
-If you have encountered an error that's not listed above, it is possible that we can solve it by ourselves. But in order to do that, we need log files from you. Please perform the following steps:
+If you have encountered an error that’s not listed above, it is possible that we can solve it by ourselves. But in order to do that, we need log files from you. Please perform the following steps:
- Find and archive **AdGuard VPN installation logs** in the same way that is described in [this article](https://adguard.com/kb/adguard-for-windows/solving-problems/installation-logs/).
diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/solving-problems/logs.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/solving-problems/logs.md
index 46e1a436f..8f30ccef3 100644
--- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/solving-problems/logs.md
+++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-windows/solving-problems/logs.md
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Sometimes our support team might ask you to send them trace logs. To do this, yo
1. Export the recorded logs: **Support** → **Export logs and system info**.
-Don't worry if your log file is large. We need to know as many details as possible in order to fix your problem.
+Don’t worry if your log file is large. We need to know as many details as possible in order to fix your problem.
## Sending logs
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ To send logs to our support team, please follow the next steps:
-1. In the form that opens, enter your email address and describe the error you found, including the time it occurred. If you can't reproduce the problem, be as specific as possible about when it last occurred.
+1. In the form that opens, enter your email address and describe the error you found, including the time it occurred. If you can’t reproduce the problem, be as specific as possible about when it last occurred.
diff --git a/docs/general/adguard-vpn-encryption.md b/docs/general/adguard-vpn-encryption.md
index fc6eff68d..c669fe4c8 100644
--- a/docs/general/adguard-vpn-encryption.md
+++ b/docs/general/adguard-vpn-encryption.md
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
---
-title: 'What type of encryption is used in AdGuard VPN'
+title: What type of encryption is used in AdGuard VPN
sidebar_position: 7
---
## Introduction
-Encryption is the reason the word "private" exists in the term "Virtual Private Network". A VPN creates a tunnel between your device and a VPN server, that encrypts and transmits your data securely to the open Internet. The process of encryption, i.e. turning data into gibberish that no one who intercepts it can read, is essential to any VPN service.
+Encryption is the reason the word “private” exists in the term “Virtual Private Network”. A VPN creates a tunnel between your device and a VPN server, that encrypts and transmits your data securely to the open Internet. The process of encryption, i.e. turning data into gibberish that no one who intercepts it can read, is essential to any VPN service.
The AdGuard VPN protocol uses the most secure and fast encryption algorithm to date — AES-256. Learn what it is and why it is so good.
diff --git a/docs/general/adguard-vpn-protocol.md b/docs/general/adguard-vpn-protocol.md
index eae262fff..ac2ef23a7 100644
--- a/docs/general/adguard-vpn-protocol.md
+++ b/docs/general/adguard-vpn-protocol.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
---
-title: 'How the AdGuard VPN protocol works'
+title: How the AdGuard VPN protocol works
sidebar_position: 4
---
@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ Our protocol is used by [all AdGuard VPN mobile and desktop applications](https:
For years, we were concentrating on developing all flavors of ad blocking apps and browser extensions. And in 2019 we resolved to develop our own VPN service, seemingly out of nowhere. When, in reality, there were a few reasons that prompted us to do so.
-- AdGuard mobile apps had compatibility issues with VPN apps. Normally, two VPN-based mobile apps can't work together: in rare cases on iOS, and never on Android. As AdGuard Ad Blocker apps use local VPN to filter network traffic, using them alongside any VPN app would be out of the question. That's why we saw the development of an in-house VPN as the only feasible solution that could guarantee compatibility: after we apply some magic, the two apps are able to work together as one VPN service.
-- Secondly, VPN seemed more than relevant to our philosophy and priorities. Our primary goal is to protect users' privacy, and this is exactly what VPNs are for.
+- AdGuard mobile apps had compatibility issues with VPN apps. Normally, two VPN-based mobile apps can’t work together: in rare cases on iOS, and never on Android. As AdGuard Ad Blocker apps use local VPN to filter network traffic, using them alongside any VPN app would be out of the question. That’s why we saw the development of an in-house VPN as the only feasible solution that could guarantee compatibility: after we apply some magic, the two apps are able to work together as one VPN service.
+- Secondly, VPN seemed more than relevant to our philosophy and priorities. Our primary goal is to protect users’ privacy, and this is exactly what VPNs are for.
- Finally, over the years of developing AdGuard software, we have become experts in filtering network traffic. This allowed us to bring in something new instead of becoming another wishy-washy VPN.
From the outset, we decided that AdGuard VPN would have one key difference from its competitors — we shall develop and deploy an in-house VPN protocol which would not force users to choose between security and speed.
@@ -20,24 +20,24 @@ From the outset, we decided that AdGuard VPN would have one key difference from
We developed the AdGuard VPN protocol seeing the disadvantages of popular VPN protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard, IPSec, etc.):
- They can be easily detected and blocked on the network level.
-- If you try to "conceal" them, the performance will drop.
+- If you try to “conceal” them, the performance will drop.
-To "conceal" the use of VPN, the data flow is often "wrapped" in a TCP connection, and sometimes it's additionally encrypted to make the traffic appear like normal website communication. Unfortunately, this approach has a disadvantage — due to the use of TCP, there is a need for additional confirmation of delivery.
+To “conceal” the use of VPN, the data flow is often “wrapped” in a TCP connection, and sometimes it’s additionally encrypted to make the traffic appear like normal website communication. Unfortunately, this approach has a disadvantage — due to the use of TCP, there is a need for additional confirmation of delivery.
Using any popular VPN protocol, we are always facing a trade-off: fast but easy to detect vs. slow.
-## What's great about the AdGuard VPN protocol
+## What’s great about the AdGuard VPN protocol
-- It's *nearly impossible to distinguish from normal HTTPS traffic*, that is, the connection to the AdGuard VPN server looks exactly the same as the connection to a normal website.
+- It’s *nearly impossible to distinguish from normal HTTPS traffic*, that is, the connection to the AdGuard VPN server looks exactly the same as the connection to a normal website.
- For encryption we use **HTTPS (TLS)**, which copes with this task perfectly. It is the most popular encryption method in the world, and the libraries that implement it are constantly audited for security.
-Some existing VPN protocols also handle the encryption task, and they (and thus, the fact of using a VPN) are hard to detect. But this usually comes at the price of reduced speed. This doesn't happen in our case, thanks to several solutions.
+Some existing VPN protocols also handle the encryption task, and they (and thus, the fact of using a VPN) are hard to detect. But this usually comes at the price of reduced speed. This doesn’t happen in our case, thanks to several solutions.
- We use the **HTTP/2 transport protocol**, which makes it virtually impossible to detect the AdGuard VPN protocol while maintaining high speed.
-- Unlike others, the AdGuard VPN protocol *operates with data and not with packets*. This means that AdGuard VPN establishes a separate "tunnel" for each connection, each HTTP/2 stream corresponds to one connection. AdGuard VPN transfers data through this tunnel. This allows us to speed up the operation by saving on confirmation packets, because we can buffer the data of several packets into one before sending it to the VPN server (or from the server to the client). And the fewer packets, the fewer confirmations are needed.
+- Unlike others, the AdGuard VPN protocol *operates with data and not with packets*. This means that AdGuard VPN establishes a separate ”tunnel” for each connection, each HTTP/2 stream corresponds to one connection. AdGuard VPN transfers data through this tunnel. This allows us to speed up the operation by saving on confirmation packets, because we can buffer the data of several packets into one before sending it to the VPN server (or from the server to the client). And the fewer packets, the fewer confirmations are needed.
diff --git a/docs/general/dns-leaks.md b/docs/general/dns-leaks.md
index 21a4a894c..addab633d 100644
--- a/docs/general/dns-leaks.md
+++ b/docs/general/dns-leaks.md
@@ -1,21 +1,21 @@
---
-title: 'What is a DNS leak'
+title: What is a DNS leak
sidebar_position: 9
---
-Once you install a VPN, you want to be sure that there won't be any leaks that will lead to your de-anonymization. AdGuard VPN reliably protects your traffic and your data from prying eyes. Nevertheless, in some cases you may suspect the presence of DNS leaks in our VPN service. We'll explain where these concerns come from and why they are unfounded.
+Once you install a VPN, you want to be sure that there won’t be any leaks that will lead to your de-anonymization. AdGuard VPN reliably protects your traffic and your data from prying eyes. Nevertheless, in some cases you may suspect the presence of DNS leaks in our VPN service. We’ll explain where these concerns come from and why they are unfounded.
## What are DNS leaks?
When you use a VPN, a connection to a DNS server may travel outside of the encrypted VPN tunnel and your traffic may become visible to the ISP.
-In other words, every time you open a website, your browser sends a request to the ISP's DNS server and in return receives the IP address of the requested website. In this way, your ISP sees all your online activity and can track you.
+In other words, every time you open a website, your browser sends a request to the ISP’s DNS server and in return receives the IP address of the requested website. In this way, your ISP sees all your online activity and can track you.
## How to detect DNS leaks
There are all sorts of anonymity check services for detecting DNS leaks, such as `whoer.net`. The algorithms of these websites are not clear, but their intentions are — to scare users with imaginary leaks, potentially enabling them to sell their services.
-Some security scanning websites consider the coincidence of the user's IP address and the DNS server's IP address to be a "good" result, indicating that there are no leaks. In reality, such a match may indicate the use of a VPN. When VPN is disabled and the requests go to your ISP's DNS server, the IP address of the DNS server and your own one do not coincide.
+Some security scanning websites consider the coincidence of the user’s IP address and the DNS server’s IP address to be a “good” result, indicating that there are no leaks. In reality, such a match may indicate the use of a VPN. When VPN is disabled and the requests go to your ISP’s DNS server, the IP address of the DNS server and your own one do not coincide.
## Why there are no DNS leaks in AdGuard VPN
@@ -23,9 +23,9 @@ If you enable AdGuard VPN on your device and run a check on any of the scanner w
Using a non-filtering AdGuard DNS server is set by default in AdGuard VPN. This ensures that your queries do not go to the DNS servers of your ISP, which means that you stay private and anonymous online.
-What's more, AdGuard DNS is a very popular DNS service, used by over 50 million people. What does this mean for you? Imagine the following situation: the usual VPN service uses the DNS server which is located at the same IP address as the VPN server. The number of its users hardly exceeds 1,000.
+What’s more, AdGuard DNS is a very popular DNS service, used by over 50 million people. What does this mean for you? Imagine the following situation: the usual VPN service uses the DNS server which is located at the same IP address as the VPN server. The number of its users hardly exceeds 1,000.
-And in the case of AdGuard DNS you will "merge" with 50 million users so nobody will be able to track you by the mere fact of using that DNS server.
+And in the case of AdGuard DNS you will “merge” with 50 million users so nobody will be able to track you by the mere fact of using that DNS server.
## How to set up a custom DNS server in AdGuard VPN
diff --git a/docs/general/free-vs-unlimited.md b/docs/general/free-vs-unlimited.md
index a4e24af38..1967dacf3 100644
--- a/docs/general/free-vs-unlimited.md
+++ b/docs/general/free-vs-unlimited.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
---
-title: 'Benefits of AdGuard VPN Unlimited'
+title: Benefits of AdGuard VPN Unlimited
sidebar_position: 5
---
diff --git a/docs/general/how-to-install.md b/docs/general/how-to-install.md
index 5c3177e8e..bcc23f049 100644
--- a/docs/general/how-to-install.md
+++ b/docs/general/how-to-install.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
---
-title: 'How to install AdGuard VPN'
+title: How to install AdGuard VPN
sidebar_position: 3
---
diff --git a/docs/general/how-vpn-works.md b/docs/general/how-vpn-works.md
index 6085e1c36..baba45633 100644
--- a/docs/general/how-vpn-works.md
+++ b/docs/general/how-vpn-works.md
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ In that way, a VPN performs two important functions:
When you connect to a network, your computer or mobile device is assigned a unique ID number, or IP address. It usually consists of numbers from 0 to 255, separated by dots or colons. Knowing this sequence, one can determine the geolocation of the device. The IP address is usually assigned by your ISP, and it will be visible all the way to the desired resource. For this reason, the web server of the site you are visiting can register your IP address and record what you have requested. This record can then be used primarily for data collection and traffic analysis.
-A VPN creates a tunnel between your device and the VPN server. Your data goes through this tunnel, gets encrypted and then enters the open Internet in a secure form. The web server therefore registers the IP address of the endpoint of the tunnel, meaning the VPN server, and thus not the device's real IP address. Thus, the site that you get to after passing through the VPN tunnel will consider the geolocation of the VPN server you selected as your real location. And the encrypted data will not fall into the hands of advertisers, hackers and security services.
+A VPN creates a tunnel between your device and the VPN server. Your data goes through this tunnel, gets encrypted and then enters the open Internet in a secure form. The web server therefore registers the IP address of the endpoint of the tunnel, meaning the VPN server, and thus not the device’s real IP address. Thus, the site that you get to after passing through the VPN tunnel will consider the geolocation of the VPN server you selected as your real location. And the encrypted data will not fall into the hands of advertisers, hackers and security services.
diff --git a/docs/general/vpn-issues.md b/docs/general/vpn-issues.md
index eec17ccbd..af10e5fe2 100644
--- a/docs/general/vpn-issues.md
+++ b/docs/general/vpn-issues.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
---
-title: 'How to use AdGuard VPN in countries with Internet restrictions'
+title: How to use AdGuard VPN in countries with Internet restrictions
sidebar_position: 10
---
@@ -49,4 +49,4 @@ Download the installation file from [AdGuard VPN’s mirror website](https://adg
- If you have connectivity issues, do not enable *Use QUIC* in *Advanced settings*.
-If all else fails, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team at for further assistance.
+If all else fails, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team at for further assistance.
diff --git a/docs/general/why-adguard-vpn.md b/docs/general/why-adguard-vpn.md
index f6e9f4b7a..cc80978d1 100644
--- a/docs/general/why-adguard-vpn.md
+++ b/docs/general/why-adguard-vpn.md
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
---
-title: 'Why AdGuard VPN is the better option'
+title: Why AdGuard VPN is the better option
sidebar_position: 2
---
-When getting ready to commit to a [long-term VPN subscription](/general/subscription), users most frequently evaluate its speed, security, and price. Those are very important points but there is so much more! AdGuard VPN has a dozen of key assets that make it 'the better option'.
+When getting ready to commit to a [long-term VPN subscription](/general/subscription), users most frequently evaluate its speed, security, and price. Those are very important points but there is so much more! AdGuard VPN has a dozen of key assets that make it ’the better option’.
*To start with, let’s go over AdGuard VPN’s unmatched features that you won’t find in any other VPN.*
@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@ Choosing a VPN service, people often face a trade-off between fast vs. safe. The
## 2. Website and app exclusions
-There are situations where you don't need your VPN to be active: for instance, when you're ordering food or using maps. For this reason, AdGuard VPN has a special feature: Exclusions.
+There are situations where you don’t need your VPN to be active: for instance, when you’re ordering food or using maps. For this reason, AdGuard VPN has a special feature: Exclusions.
-You can activate AdGuard VPN **selectively** — only for certain websites or apps. This option is for those who use a VPN service only in specific situations: to enter a blocked website, use an app or watch a TV show that's not available in their country, or not to expose their data when visiting some websites. Turning a VPN on selectively also helps save VPN traffic.
+You can activate AdGuard VPN **selectively** — only for certain websites or apps. This option is for those who use a VPN service only in specific situations: to enter a blocked website, use an app or watch a TV show that’s not available in their country, or not to expose their data when visiting some websites. Turning a VPN on selectively also helps save VPN traffic.
If you prefer absolute anonymity in most cases, you can activate AdGuard VPN **everywhere except for the excluded websites or apps**. Just add your food delivery apps and utility payment websites to Exclusions — for them, VPN will be off.
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ The QUIC protocol is rather new and may be unstable. We cannot guarantee its com
:::
-*Now let’s switch to the item set that any decent VPN can't do without.*
+*Now let’s switch to the item set that any decent VPN can’t do without.*
## 7. Kill Switch
@@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ If for some reason your VPN connection is interrupted, Kill Switch will automati
## 8. Auto-protection
-This feature has been developed specifically for unsecured networks. If you enable Auto-protection, you won't ever forget to enable VPN when visiting public places. Should you pop into a coffee shop and connect to a local Wi-Fi network, you’ll be automatically connected to AdGuard VPN.
+This feature has been developed specifically for unsecured networks. If you enable Auto-protection, you won’t ever forget to enable VPN when visiting public places. Should you pop into a coffee shop and connect to a local Wi-Fi network, you’ll be automatically connected to AdGuard VPN.
:::note Compatibility
@@ -85,17 +85,17 @@ Auto-protection is available in AdGuard VPN for iOS and Android.
With an AdGuard VPN subscription, you can connect up to ten devices *simultaneously*.
-Some VPN providers only allow to log in to their service on *ten devices max*. With AdGuard VPN, *it doesn't matter* on how many devices you log in to your AdGuard account, but you can have ten VPN connections enabled at the same time.
+Some VPN providers only allow to log in to their service on *ten devices max*. With AdGuard VPN, *it doesn’t matter* on how many devices you log in to your AdGuard account, but you can have ten VPN connections enabled at the same time.
Those who don’t have a subscription, can use AdGuard VPN on *two devices simultaneously*, which gives us another trump card to play against competitors: most free VPN services only allow you to use one device at a time.
## 10. Secure streaming
-Streaming services don't like VPNs for obvious reasons: according to statistics, about 20% of users install a VPN mainly to watch shows, TV shows and movies bypassing geo-blocking. That's why streaming platforms tend to do everything they can to track VPN traffic and block it.
+Streaming services don’t like VPNs for obvious reasons: according to statistics, about 20% of users install a VPN mainly to watch shows, TV shows and movies bypassing geo-blocking. That’s why streaming platforms tend to do everything they can to track VPN traffic and block it.
-But what if you want to feel safe while watching content specific to your region? Or don't want to stop watching exciting series even when you travel to another country? The answer is simple — AdGuard VPN, which thanks to its unique protocol can remain invisible to services.
+But what if you want to feel safe while watching content specific to your region? Or don’t want to stop watching exciting series even when you travel to another country? The answer is simple — AdGuard VPN, which thanks to its unique protocol can remain invisible to services.
-We don't endorse the use of AdGuard VPN to bypass copyright regulations.
+We don’t endorse the use of AdGuard VPN to bypass copyright regulations.
## 11. Dark mode
diff --git a/docs/intro.md b/docs/intro.md
index 2bc2761ef..a5f42dbda 100644
--- a/docs/intro.md
+++ b/docs/intro.md
@@ -12,9 +12,9 @@ A VPN allows you to create a secure connection to another network on the Interne
Initially, VPNs were created to securely connect business networks over the Internet, so that people could connect to the corporate network from home. Today, this technology is used for many other things: for example, to browse the Internet anonymously or to protect your online activity from prying eyes while using public Wi-Fi.
-A VPN connects a user's computer or mobile device to a server and allows one to browse the net using a "cover" IP address. Thus, third-party observers cannot see the user's real IP address, which makes it nearly impossible to trace them.
+A VPN connects a user’s computer or mobile device to a server and allows one to browse the net using a “cover” IP address. Thus, third-party observers cannot see the user’s real IP address, which makes it nearly impossible to trace them.
-The first thing that users mention in relation to VPN is traffic encryption and the security derived from it. But what does it mean? A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between the user's device and the remote server. All your web traffic passes through this tunnel, so your data is protected along the way. For the external observer, your traffic exits the VPN server, so it looks like your device has the IP address of this server. This trick masks the user's identity and true location.
+The first thing that users mention in relation to VPN is traffic encryption and the security derived from it. But what does it mean? A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between the user’s device and the remote server. All your web traffic passes through this tunnel, so your data is protected along the way. For the external observer, your traffic exits the VPN server, so it looks like your device has the IP address of this server. This trick masks the user’s identity and true location.
VPN can be used to:
diff --git a/docs/miscellaneous/acknowledgements.md b/docs/miscellaneous/acknowledgements.md
index 1b16cfc12..29140216b 100644
--- a/docs/miscellaneous/acknowledgements.md
+++ b/docs/miscellaneous/acknowledgements.md
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ Our dev team would like to thank the developers of the third-party software we u
- libevent: [https://github.com/libevent/libevent](https://github.com/libevent/libevent)
- lwIP: [https://lwip.fandom.com/wiki/LwIP_Wiki](https://lwip.fandom.com/wiki/LwIP_Wiki)
- nghttp2: [https://github.com/nghttp2/nghttp2](https://github.com/nghttp2/nghttp2)
-- Protocol Buffers - Google's data interchange format: [https://github.com/protocolbuffers](https://github.com/protocolbuffers)
+- Protocol Buffers - Google’s data interchange format: [https://github.com/protocolbuffers](https://github.com/protocolbuffers)
- zlib: [https://zlib.net](https://zlib.net)
- Sciter: [https://sciter.com/](https://sciter.com/)
diff --git a/docs/miscellaneous/beta-testing.md b/docs/miscellaneous/beta-testing.md
index aa283a139..9a9e42381 100644
--- a/docs/miscellaneous/beta-testing.md
+++ b/docs/miscellaneous/beta-testing.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
---
-title: 'AdGuard VPN beta test'
+title: AdGuard VPN beta test
sidebar_position: 2
---
diff --git a/docs/miscellaneous/take-screenshot.md b/docs/miscellaneous/take-screenshot.md
index 31e6fb926..7d9748d1d 100644
--- a/docs/miscellaneous/take-screenshot.md
+++ b/docs/miscellaneous/take-screenshot.md
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
---
-title: 'How to take a screenshot'
+title: How to take a screenshot
sidebar_position: 4
---
diff --git a/docs/miscellaneous/update-kb.md b/docs/miscellaneous/update-kb.md
index f13be2338..e8472790b 100644
--- a/docs/miscellaneous/update-kb.md
+++ b/docs/miscellaneous/update-kb.md
@@ -1,9 +1,9 @@
---
-title: 'Updating the Knowledge Base'
+title: Updating the Knowledge Base
sidebar_position: 3
---
-The goal of this Knowledge Base is to provide everyone with the most up-to-date information on all kinds of AdGuard VPN-related topics. But things constantly change, and sometimes an article doesn't reflect the current state of things anymore — there are simply not so many of us to keep an eye on every single bit of information and update it accordingly when new versions are released.
+The goal of this Knowledge Base is to provide everyone with the most up-to-date information on all kinds of AdGuard VPN-related topics. But things constantly change, and sometimes an article doesn’t reflect the current state of things anymore — there are simply not so many of us to keep an eye on every single bit of information and update it accordingly when new versions are released.
This is why we placed all of our KB content to [GitHub](https://github.com/AdguardTeam/KnowledgeBaseVPN), and now literally anyone can contribute to it by suggesting edits and translations to existing articles, as well as totally new ones.
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ Once you are ready to start, work in [the KnowledgeBaseVPN repository](https://g
The Knowledge Base website is built using Docusaurus 2 — a modern static website generator. When suggesting changes or additions, take into account that all documents must comply with the principles of the platform. You can read about them in [the guide available via this link](https://docusaurus.io/docs/category/guides).
-You can deploy this Knowledge Base locally to your computer to preview the changes you suggest. Detailed instructions on how to do this can be found [in the README.md file](https://github.com/AdguardTeam/KnowledgeBaseVPN/blob/main/README) on this Knowledge Base's GitHub page.
+You can deploy this Knowledge Base locally to your computer to preview the changes you suggest. Detailed instructions on how to do this can be found [in the README.md file](https://github.com/AdguardTeam/KnowledgeBaseVPN/blob/main/README) on this Knowledge Base’s GitHub page.
## Translating articles {#translate-adguard}