The reason why you’re seeing messages like “VPN is temporarily unavailable” or “Unable to connect to Opera server” might be due to your poor internet connection. Your internet connection is not the only one to be blamed every time though. Let us help you with this. Read the full article to know some possible fixes for opera VPN not working.
Why is My Opera VPN Not Working?
How to Troubleshoot Opera VPN Not Working?
Opera VPN is quite easy to fix when it has issues. Some solutions for Opera VPN not working are mentioned below. Follow one by one and keep checking if your VPN starts working or not.
Internet Connection: Nowadays, most apps rely on the internet or data connection to function. If your Opera VPN loads but does not work at the end then it might be your internet connection that is stopping you. Security Software: The security software on your desktops like any antivirus software or firewall could be interfering with the VPN. VPN is Turned Off: The Opera VPN is not going to work when you turn it off. You can check if the VPN is turned off on your Opera from the settings. App/Browser Not Updated: The older version of the app or browser may contain bugs so, you must stay updated on newer versions of apps and browsers. If you’re using an older version of the browser or app then that could be one of the possible reasons why the VPN is not working.
Check Your Internet Connection
When the Opera VPN on your phone does not work, most of the time it is your internet connection. Check if your internet connection works well or not. There are several websites where you can speed test your internet connection. You can also try to do a little troubleshooting by turning your router on and off. This works for most users so why not try it for yourself.
Refresh the Browser
Refreshing the browser can also solve many issues within it. When you have lost the internet connection for a short time, VPN also stops working. When this happens, you should refresh the browser so the timed-out connection can be restored. To refresh the browser on your desktop, click on the curved arrow button at the top left corner of your desktop screen. To refresh the browser on your phone, click on the curved arrow button at the bottom left of your page.
Turn On VPN
Check and see if the built-in VPN of Opera is turned off or on. You need to turn it on to use it. Here’s how to turn on Opera VPN; On Desktop On Mobile
Turn Off Security Software
Various security software like firewall antivirus software may also interfere with your VPN. you can turn it off by following these steps: Switch off Firewall
Clear Browser Cache
Clearing off the browser cache will make your browser perform better and faster. If you haven’t cleared your browser cache in a while then do it now. Here’s how to do it; On Desktop On Mobile
Switch Off Browser Extension
Some browser extensions on Opera stop your VPN from working. For instance, ad blockers could be the reason for VPN to stop working. Try turning off browser extensions and see if it works. First, enable extensions
Change server
Did you know that you can change a server in Opera VPN if one server does not work? You can try out any country’s server which works best for you. To change the server follow these steps:
Update Opera
Many bugs are fixed when the app is updated. So, do not forget to check for updates once in a while for every app. The same goes for Opera VPN too. The VPN issue could have been solved in the updated version. You can check for updates on the play store.
