Release notes
New features, fixes and performance improvements in the Colitu apps.
Linux v1.7.3Latest Fixed startup on the newest Linux systems
The app now opens smoothly on the newest Linux versions. It installs what it needs by itself.
Bug fixes
- The app now starts on the newest Linux systems such as Fedora 45, where it stopped right after launch.
- The package installs what it needs by itself.
Android v3.1.1 More reliable automatic connection
Automatic mode now picks servers based on the network you are really on, so your later connections work better.
Performance improvements
- Automatic mode now always chooses servers for the network you are really on.
- Connecting through certain servers no longer makes the app treat their location as yours and pick worse servers later.
Linux v1.7.2 Smoother wake from sleep
When your computer wakes from sleep, the app no longer reconnects needlessly, and switching to a backup server on slow connections is more reliable.
Bug fixes
- When a backup server proved it works at the very end of a slow connection, the app now finishes on it instead of showing an error.
Performance improvements
- After your computer wakes from sleep, the app waits until the network is really back before checking the connection, so waking up no longer causes needless reconnects.
Windows v3.1.2 Smoother wake from sleep
When your computer wakes from sleep, the app no longer reconnects needlessly, and backup servers finish cleanly on slow connections.
Bug fixes
- When a backup server proved it works at the very end of a slow connection, the app now finishes on it instead of showing an error.
Performance improvements
- After the computer wakes from sleep, the app waits until the network is really back before checking the connection, so waking up no longer causes needless reconnects.
Linux v1.7.1 More reliable automatic connection
Automatic mode now picks servers that suit your network better, and the first connection after turning on your computer is faster.
Bug fixes
- Automatic mode now always chooses servers for the network you are really on.
- After a restart, automatic mode now picks the server itself instead of one that may not work.
- Disabled buttons are now readable, and warning buttons stay red when you point at them.
Performance improvements
- The first connection after turning on your computer now succeeds faster.
Windows v3.1.1 More reliable automatic connection
Automatic mode now picks servers that better match your network, and the first connection after turning on your PC succeeds faster.
Performance improvements
- Automatic mode now always chooses servers for the network you are really on; connecting through certain servers could make the app treat their location as your own and pick worse servers later, and that no longer happens.
- After a restart while connected, automatic mode now picks the server itself instead of connecting to one that may not work on your network, so the first connection after turning the PC on succeeds faster.
Browser extension v1.5.0 Smarter server choice and an honest list
The extension now picks the best server for you more intelligently and hides servers that don't work.
New features
- The extension now chooses a server for you more intelligently.
- Your history stays on your device; anonymous results from others refresh hourly.
- Servers that fail twice in a row from your network are hidden from the list.
- The connected server is never hidden, and neither is the list when half of servers fail.
- Recommended servers appear first in their country with a badge.
- If the network only allows approved sites, the extension notices and switches to a suitable server.
- A server you pick manually is never changed.
- The free plan allows one free account per device.
Android v3.1.0 Adaptive Connect 4
Colitu VPN 3.1.0 makes server choice smarter and more transparent. A server or protocol you pick yourself is never changed.
New features
- The app now picks the server and protocol more smartly with a small decision model that runs on your device.
- Your own network history stays on the device; anonymous results from other devices in your city update every hour.
- Servers that fail twice in a row from your network are hidden from the list.
- Ping values are now shown while connected too.
- Recommended servers appear first in the list.
- If your operator only lets approved sites through, the app notices and switches to a server that works.
- The masked connection report attached to a support request now includes the engine's decisions.
- A server or protocol you choose yourself is never changed.
Linux v1.7.0 Smarter connections and a cleaner server list
Colitu now picks the server and connection method more intelligently for you. Servers that don't work are hidden, and recommended servers appear at the top.
New features
- The app picks the server and connection method more intelligently with a small decision model that runs on your device.
- Your own network history stays on your device, while anonymous results from other devices in your city update every hour.
- Servers that fail twice in a row from your network are hidden from the list.
- Server ping times are now shown while you are connected too.
- Recommended servers appear first in the list.
- If your operator only allows approved sites, the app notices and switches to a server that works.
- The masked connection report attached to a support request now includes the connection engine's decisions.
- A server or connection method you choose yourself is never changed.
Windows v3.1.0 Smarter connections and an honest server list
Colitu now picks the best server for you right on your device, and the list only shows servers that actually work.
New features
- The app now chooses the server and connection method with a small model that runs on your device.
- Your own network history stays on your device, while anonymous results from other devices in your city update every hour.
- Servers that fail twice in a row from your network are hidden from the list.
- Server ping times are now shown while you are connected too.
- Recommended servers appear first in the list.
- If your operator only allows approved sites, the app notices and switches to a server that works.
- The masked connection report attached to a support request now includes the connection decisions.
- A server or connection method you choose yourself is never changed.
iOS v5.10.0 Adaptive Connect 4
Colitu now picks the server and connection method for you more intelligently, so there is less for you to manage.
New features
- The app picks the server and connection method more intelligently with a small decision model that runs on your device.
- Your own network history stays on the device, and anonymous results from other devices in your city update every hour.
- Servers that fail twice in a row from your network are hidden from the list.
- Ping times are now shown while you are connected too.
- Recommended servers appear first in the list.
- If your operator only lets approved sites through, the app notices and switches to a server that works.
- The masked connection report attached to a support request now includes the engine's decisions.
- A server or connection method you choose yourself is never changed.
iOS v5.9.14 Faster server choice and favourites
The app now tries unreachable servers last, shows your favourites and recent servers at the top. You can reach main settings with one tap from the home screen.
New features
- Automatic mode now tries servers most people in your country cannot reach last, so connecting takes fewer failed attempts.
- Star servers in Locations; your favourites and last picked servers appear at the top and as shortcuts on the home screen.
- Tapping the server you are already connected to keeps the connection running.
- Quick settings on the home screen: kill switch and other main settings are one tap away.
- Accessibility: clearer contrast for faint text, labels for screen readers and a better layout with large text.
Linux v1.6.3 Fewer failed attempts when servers are blocked
Automatic mode now skips servers that most people in your country currently cannot reach and tries them only last. That means fewer failed attempts when connecting while servers get blocked.
Performance improvements
- Automatic mode now skips servers that most people in your country currently cannot reach and tries them only last, so connecting takes fewer failed attempts when servers get blocked.
- A server that recently worked for you is still tried first.
Windows v3.0.6 Faster server choice and favourites
The app now skips blocked servers more smartly and makes your favourite and recent locations easy to find.
New features
- Favourites and recent servers: star any location; your favourites and last used servers appear in Locations, on the home screen and in the tray menu.
- On the free plan, "Get Premium" opens the plans with a fitting plan preselected; plans without an end date read "No expiry".
- Accessibility: names for buttons, switches and fields for screen readers, and clearer contrast for faint text.
Bug fixes
- Payment: the price no longer stays on "…"; it is retried and shows a reason with a retry link if it cannot be calculated.
- Picking the server you are already connected to no longer restarts the connection.
Performance improvements
- Automatic mode now skips servers that most people cannot reach and tries them only last, so connecting takes fewer failed attempts when servers get blocked. A server that recently worked for you is still tried first.
Android v3.0.0 Faster server choice and favourites
Version 3.0.0 makes choosing a server easier and connecting faster. You can star your favourite servers and reach key settings from the home screen.
New features
- Automatic mode now tries servers most people in your country cannot reach last, so connecting takes fewer failed attempts.
- A server that recently worked for you is still tried first.
- Star any server in Locations; your favourites and last three servers appear under the search box and as home screen shortcuts.
- Favourites and recent servers are kept on your device only.
- Kill switch, split tunneling and always-on are one tap away on the home screen.
- The server card on the home screen opens Locations with one tap.
- Clearer contrast for faint text, labels for screen readers, better layout with large text, and "Unreachable" shown for servers that did not answer.
- On the free plan, "Get Premium" opens the purchase directly.
Linux v1.6.2 Your free allowance at a glance
You can now see how much of your free monthly allowance is left on the home screen. If the allowance runs out and the connection can't start, you no longer lose internet access.
New features
- The home screen shows how much of your free monthly allowance is left.
- When the allowance is almost or fully used, it shows when the next allowance starts and what Premium adds.
- When Premium has ended or the device limit is reached, the app shows what the paid plans add.
Bug fixes
- When your free allowance is used up and the connection cannot start, the kill switch no longer leaves you without internet.
Windows v3.0.5 Your free allowance at a glance
You can now see how much of your monthly free allowance is left right on the home screen. When it runs out, your internet stays on and the app shows what Premium adds.
New features
- The home screen shows how much of your monthly free allowance is left.
- When it is almost or fully used, it shows when the next allowance starts and what Premium adds.
- When Premium has ended or the device limit is reached, the app shows what the paid plans add.
- Invites: you and the friend you invite each get 1 day of Premium.
Bug fixes
- When your free allowance is used up and the connection cannot start, the kill switch no longer leaves you without internet.
Android v2.9.9 Steadier connections and your free allowance at a glance
Connections are now more reliable, and the home screen shows how much of your free monthly allowance is left.
New features
- The home screen now shows how much of your free monthly allowance is left.
- When it is almost or fully used, it shows when the next allowance starts and what Premium adds.
- Invites: you and the friend you invite each get 1 day of Premium.
Bug fixes
- If the main connection stops while the backup still works, the app keeps using the backup instead of reconnecting.
- A server that offers only one connection method is left for the next one.
- A server you picked yourself is no longer pushed down the automatic mode list after a failed attempt.
Performance improvements
- Checking which connection method answers first no longer waits for a slow one, so recovering after a drop is quicker.
Linux v1.6.1 Fewer needless server changes
The app now treats network trouble as a network issue and reconnects faster when it falls back to emergency servers.
Performance improvements
- When the connection and the backup path stop at the same moment, the app treats it as your network problem and no longer moves you away from your server for nothing.
- When our service cannot be reached and the app falls back to its emergency server list, servers that just failed on your network are tried last, so it reconnects sooner.
Windows v3.0.4 Fewer needless server changes
The app no longer mistakes network problems for a reason to switch servers, and it reconnects faster.
Performance improvements
- When the connection and the backup path stop at the same moment, the app treats it as your network problem and no longer moves you away from your server for nothing.
- When our service cannot be reached and the app falls back to its emergency server list, servers that just failed on your network are tried last, so it reconnects sooner.
Android v2.9.8 Fewer and shorter connection drops
The app now keeps reconnecting on its own when the connection drops, and recovering from an outage is much faster.
Bug fixes
- After the VPN closed unexpectedly, the app could keep trying the closed tunnel first for its own requests.
Performance improvements
- When the connection drops and the first automatic recovery does not work, the app now keeps reconnecting by itself instead of staying disconnected until you tap again.
- A single short interruption on Wi-Fi no longer makes the app avoid its fastest connection method on every server of that network for hours.
- When the server and the backup path stop at the same moment, the app treats it as a problem of your network and no longer moves you to another server for nothing.
- Recovering from an outage is quicker: servers that just failed are tried last, and the whole recovery takes much less time.
- When our service cannot be reached, the app now tries every saved connection method of your server before giving up.
Android v2.9.7 Steadier connections and a new way to pick your method
You can now choose the connection method right on the home screen. If your connection keeps dropping, the app switches to a steadier method and stays with it on that network for a while.
New features
- Advanced mode: pick Automatic, Fast, Stealth, Resilient, Classic or Light on the home screen.
- Your chosen method is tried first; if it does not work on your network, the app falls back to one that does.
- On networks that keep cutting the Fast method, the app now moves to a steadier method and stays with it there for a few hours.
- If the steadier methods are cut as well, Fast gets its place back.
- The backup connection now uses a different kind of method than the main one, so traffic moves to it within seconds when the main connection stops.
- When you pick a server yourself, the app keeps that server and only changes the method after drops.
- Connection reports sent to support now include the app's recent connection log.
- The app tells you once when a report requested by support has been sent.
- Address lookups answered by the app itself release their memory sooner, which saves memory and battery.
Android v2.9.6 Faster reconnects on restricted networks
Reconnecting is now quicker on networks that keep blocking one connection method. The app remembers what works and connects you sooner.
Performance improvements
- On networks that keep blocking one method, the app remembers it for a few hours and starts with a working method, so reconnecting is quicker.
- Automatic mode no longer tries the blocked method first on every new server of the same network.
Linux v1.6.0 Colitu Passport arrives on Linux
Colitu Passport is now on Linux. Collect a stamp for every country you stay connected to and grow your collection.
New features
- Colitu Passport: stay connected to a country for 5 minutes and its stamp opens in your passport. Open it from the Passport card.
- Stamps level up from Bronze to Silver, Gold and Diamond; there are collections, hidden achievements, weekly expeditions and passport covers.
- Your passport is saved to your Colitu account and is the same on every device where you sign in. Minutes are counted by our servers per country; only per-country totals are kept and they are deleted with your account.
Bug fixes
- Server names are still found when a network blocks secure name lookups while the kill switch is on.
- After a long time without internet the app no longer sends a burst of requests when the network returns, so signing back in is smooth.
Performance improvements
- After a server outage the connection comes back faster: the app no longer keeps trying methods that do not work on your network.
Windows v3.0.3 Your passport is now saved to your account
Colitu Passport is now saved to your Colitu account, so you see the same passport on every device where you sign in.
New features
- Colitu Passport is now saved to your Colitu account: you see the same passport on every device where you sign in.
- The progress already on this computer moves to your account by itself the first time you open the new version.
- Passport minutes are now counted by our servers from your connection time in each country, so they keep counting even when the app is closed.
- Only the totals per country are kept, never a minute-by-minute record, and they are deleted with your account.
Bug fixes
- Badge names are shown correctly in capital letters in every language.
Android v2.9.5 Your passport is now saved to your account
Colitu Passport is now linked to your Colitu account, so you see the same passport on every device where you sign in.
New features
- Colitu Passport is now saved to your Colitu account: you see the same passport on every device where you sign in.
- The progress already on this phone moves to your account by itself the first time you open the new version.
- Passport minutes are now counted by our servers from your connection time in each country, so they keep counting even when the app is closed.
- Only the totals per country are kept, never a minute-by-minute record, and they are deleted with your account.
- New stamps and pieces appear while the app is open, without having to reopen the passport.
iOS v5.9.11 Your passport is now saved to your account
Colitu Passport is now saved to your Colitu account, so you see the same passport on every device where you sign in. The progress already on this iPhone moves to your account by itself the first time you open the new version.
New features
- Colitu Passport is now saved to your Colitu account: you see the same passport on every device where you sign in.
- The progress already on this iPhone moves to your account by itself the first time you open the new version.
- Passport minutes are now counted by our servers from your connection time in each country, so they keep counting even when the app is closed.
- Only the totals per country are kept, never a minute-by-minute record, and they are deleted with your account.
Bug fixes
- Sharing a stamp as a Story picture works again, and saving the picture to Photos no longer closes the app.
- The passport no longer runs inside the VPN connection, which keeps the connection lighter.
iOS v5.9.10 Colitu Passport and pings while connected
Colitu Passport is now on your iPhone: stay connected to a country and its stamp opens, with collections and expeditions to explore. You can also see server pings while connected, and the connection uses less memory.
New features
- Colitu Passport: stay connected to a country for 5 minutes and its stamp opens in your passport. Open it from the Passport card on the home screen.
- Stamps level up from Bronze to Silver, Gold and Diamond: on each day you use Colitu, the 10th and 60th minute add a piece to the stamp of the country you are connected to (at most two pieces a day).
- Collections, hidden achievements, weekly expeditions, passport covers and a second chapter of countries.
- Compare passports with a friend by QR code, and share your passport as a Story picture.
- Your passport stays only on this iPhone: it is not linked to your account and nothing is sent unless you turn on the anonymous counters yourself.
- Server pings are now shown while you are connected too, measured on your own network as before.
Bug fixes
- Diagnostic reports sent to support are always created fresh.
Performance improvements
- Passport minutes keep counting while the phone is locked with the VPN on and through short reconnects.
- The connection uses less memory, so iOS has fewer reasons to stop it.
- Fewer false connection checks right after the phone wakes up.
Android v2.9.4 Colitu Passport: collect a stamp for every country
You can now earn a stamp for every country you stay connected to. Open your passport from the card on the home screen and grow your collection.
New features
- Colitu Passport: stay connected to a country for 5 minutes and its stamp opens in your passport. Open it from the Passport card on the home screen.
- Stamps level up from Bronze to Silver, Gold and Diamond: on each day you use Colitu, the 10th and 60th minute add a piece to the stamp of the country you are connected to (at most two pieces a day).
- Collections, hidden achievements, weekly expeditions, passport covers, a second chapter of countries and new app icons to choose from.
- Compare passports with a friend by QR code, and share your passport as a Story picture.
- Your passport stays only on this phone: it is not linked to your account and nothing is sent unless you turn on the anonymous counters yourself.
Performance improvements
- After a server outage the connection comes back faster: the app no longer keeps trying methods that do not work on your network.
- Automatic mode recovers more reliably when it has to switch to another server during a session.
Windows v3.0.2 Colitu Passport: collect a stamp for every country
You can now collect stamps in your passport for every country you connect to. The app also reconnects faster after outages.
New features
- Colitu Passport: stay connected to a country for 5 minutes and its stamp opens in your passport.
- Open it from the Passport card on the home page.
- Stamps level up from Bronze to Silver, Gold and Diamond.
- On each day you use Colitu, the 10th and 60th minute add a piece to the stamp of the country you are connected to, at most two pieces a day.
- Collections, hidden achievements, weekly expeditions, passport covers and a second chapter of countries.
- Compare passports with a friend by sharing a passport link.
- Your passport stays only on this computer: it is not linked to your account and nothing is sent unless you turn on the anonymous counters yourself.
Performance improvements
- After a server outage the connection comes back faster: the app no longer keeps trying methods that do not work on your network.
- After a long time without internet the app no longer sends a burst of requests when the network returns, so signing back in is smooth.
Windows v3.0.1 Choose your connection method on the home screen
You can now pick your connection method right on the home screen. Your choice is tried first, and the app still switches to other methods by itself if it doesn't work.
New features
- The connection method label on the home screen is now always shown and can be clicked: choose Automatic, Fast, Stealth, Resilient, Classic or Light.
- The method you choose is tried first on every connect; if it does not work, the app still falls back to the other methods by itself. Choosing a new method while connected reconnects right away.
- Helpful on networks that slow down one method: if pages stop loading, pick another method such as Stealth.
Windows v3.0.0 Reliable connections on networks that block secure address lookups
Colitu now connects even on networks that block secure address lookups. Connection problems with the Kill switch on are fixed.
Bug fixes
- On some networks the app could not find our servers' addresses because secure address lookups were blocked.
- With the Kill switch on, the app now also asks your own network for the server address and connects.
- Connection settings saved from an earlier session are now prepared the same way before use.
- This means a connect also works when our service cannot be reached at that moment.
Windows v2.9.9 Buy your plan right in the app
You can now buy your Colitu plan without leaving the app. Once payment goes through, your plan activates automatically and you're offered to connect.
New features
- The Plan page now sells plans inside the app: choose Personal, Plus or Family, monthly or yearly, and pay without leaving the app.
- Payment methods: bank card, SBP or crypto in roubles, or Alipay / WeChat Pay in yuan. Every method is available in every app language.
- The secure payment page opens in your default browser with one click. As soon as the payment goes through, the app activates your plan by itself and offers to connect.
Bug fixes
- Links in the app (payment pages, help pages, your account) now always open in your default browser; before, a link could sometimes do nothing.
Browser extension v1.4.4 Connect from the server map
You can now connect right from the server map on colitu.com with a single click. This works only with real clicks, keeping you safe.
New features
- On colitu.com, open a server on the server map and press "Connect to this server": the extension connects to that country right away.
- Only a real click on colitu.com can do this; other websites and scripts on a page cannot make the extension connect, and the page only learns whether the connection worked.
iOS v5.9.8 One-tap invites and company name on the account screen
You can now share your invite link in one tap and see your company name on the account screen.
New features
- After your first connection the home screen shows an invite card; send your invite link to Telegram or WhatsApp in one tap.
- Your friend gets 7 days of Premium and you get 7 days when the invite counts.
- You can hide the invite card.
- Invites from family members or flatmates who share your internet connection now count too (up to 2 a month).
- There is a new "Review our browser extension" row in the account screen.
- The account screen shows your company name when your account uses a Colitu Business seat; the company manages the seat.
Browser extension v1.4.3 One-tap invites and company name on the account screen
You can now share your invite link in one tap and see your company name on the account screen.
New features
- After your first connection, the popup shows an invite card: share your invite link to Telegram or WhatsApp in one tap.
- When the invite counts, your friend gets 7 days of Premium and you get 7 days.
- You can hide the invite card.
- Invites from family members or flatmates who share your internet connection now count too (up to 2 a month).
- After a few days of use, the popup asks once whether you would like to rate the extension in the store.
- The settings have a permanent "Rate the extension" link.
- The account screen shows your company name when your account uses a Colitu Business seat; the company manages the seat.
Linux v1.5.4 Company name on the account screen
If your account uses a Colitu Business seat, you will now see your company's name on the account screen.
New features
- The account screen shows your company's name when your account uses a Colitu Business seat.
- Your company manages the seat, so you can easily recognize your business account.
Android v2.9.3 One-tap invites and a more stable app
You can now invite friends in one tap, see your company account, and enjoy a more stable app.
New features
- After your first connection, an invite card appears on the home screen; share your link to Telegram or WhatsApp in one tap.
- Your friend gets 7 days of Premium and you get 7 days when the invite counts.
- You can hide the invite card if you prefer.
- Invites from family members or flatmates who share your internet connection now count too (up to 2 a month).
- A new "Review our browser extension" row appears in the account screen.
- The account screen shows your company's name when your account uses a Colitu Business seat; the company manages the seat.
Bug fixes
- Fixed a stability problem on older Android versions (Android 7) where the app could stop while checking a helper process.
Performance improvements
- Release builds are now reproducible: anyone can rebuild the app from the published source and get exactly the same file.
Windows v2.9.8 One-tap invites and company seats
You can now invite friends in one tap, see your company account, and trust the app build more.
New features
- After your first connection the home screen shows an invite card; share your link to Telegram or WhatsApp in one tap.
- Your friend gets 7 days of Premium and you get 7 days when the invite counts; you can hide the card.
- Invites from family members or flatmates who share your internet connection now count too (up to 2 a month).
- There is a new "Review our browser extension" row in the account screen.
- The account screen shows your company name when your account uses a Colitu Business seat; the company manages the seat.
Performance improvements
- The installer can now be rebuilt by anyone from the published source and comes out exactly the same.
iOS v5.9.7 Internet works again on every server
Some iPhones showed "Connected" while websites and apps did not open. This update fixes that, so the internet works again on every server.
Bug fixes
- Fixed some iPhones showing "Connected" on every server while websites and apps did not open.
- Name lookups on your iPhone now go through the VPN reliably, as they did before.
- Ad blocking keeps working as before: with it on, ads and trackers are still filtered.
- Name lookups still travel inside the encrypted VPN connection.
iOS v5.9.6 No more "connected but nothing loads"
On some networks the app showed "Connected" while nothing loaded. Now the app checks that real traffic gets through and reconnects on its own if needed.
New features
- While you are connected, the app now downloads a small test file to make sure real traffic gets through.
- If the test fails twice in a row, the app marks the connection method as not working on this network and reconnects with the next one on its own, usually within about half a minute.
- The app remembers the result for this network, so the next connection starts with a method that works there.
Bug fixes
- Fixed: on some networks the app showed "Connected" while websites and apps did not load.
Performance improvements
- The test only runs while the app is open and almost no data is arriving, and never while data is already flowing.
iOS v5.9.5 Websites keep loading when a lookup server is briefly unreachable
If the encrypted name lookup server can't be reached, the app now notices within about ten seconds and switches to the previous way of looking up names. Pages keep opening in the meantime.
Bug fixes
- Websites keep loading when the encrypted name lookup server cannot be reached: the app now notices within about ten seconds and switches to the previous way of looking up names.
- When the encrypted lookup server can be reached again, the app moves name lookups back to it on its own.
- One lost answer no longer changes how names are looked up: the app checks a second time before switching either way.
- Better connection reports: when a connection check fails, the report now says at which step it failed.
iOS v5.9.4 Fewer drops under heavy use, private name lookups
Connection drops while browsing a lot are reduced, and your address lookups now stay private over one encrypted connection.
Bug fixes
- Fewer connection drops when you browse a lot; address lookups now share one encrypted connection.
- Your address lookups go encrypted to Colitu's own servers, which keep no log of them.
- With ad blocking on, address lookups go to the ad-blocking servers.
- If those servers can't be reached, the app switches back to the previous lookup method on its own, so browsing keeps working.
iOS v5.9.3 Connections stay open when you lock your screen or switch networks
Your connections no longer drop when you lock your phone or move between Wi-Fi and mobile data. The app now checks whether the connection still works and only restarts it when it has really stopped.
Bug fixes
- Locking the screen no longer cuts your connections, so messages, calls and downloads no longer drop after a short sleep.
- Switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data no longer cuts your connections while the previous network is still available.
Performance improvements
- The "Resilient" connection method now uses less memory, so the system no longer has to restart the connection to free memory.
- The fastest connection method is tried again even after another method worked on your network before.
Browser extension v1.4.2 Sign-in kept in memory only
Security and privacy improved: your sign-in is no longer written to disk, it lives in the browser's session memory and is cleared when the browser closes. After a browser restart you sign in again, unless you turn on the new setting.
New features
- New setting: "Stay signed in after the browser restarts" lets you avoid signing in again.
iOS v5.9.2 Faster connections and safer TV sign-in
First connections now set up in seconds, connections restart right after your phone wakes up, and TV sign-in asks for your password or two-step verification code.
New features
- The first connection to a new server now sets up within a second or two.
- If the server hasn't confirmed yet, the app retries the same server every 2 seconds.
- Approving a TV sign-in now asks for your password or your two-step verification code.
Bug fixes
- After your phone wakes up, a connection that went stale is restarted right away.
- On slow networks, ad blocking gives up after 3 seconds and uses a backup answer.
- The order of servers and connection methods in automatic mode follows the same shared rules as every Colitu app.
- Adaptive Connect is being rolled out gradually.
- Better reports of failed connections and recoveries are sent; no visited sites are included.
Linux v1.5.3 Faster first connections, smarter automatic choice and a tighter kill switch
First connections to a new server are now ready in seconds. Automatic mode is smarter and the kill switch is more secure.
New features
- The first connection to a new server is now ready within a second or two.
- Automatic mode ("best server") now uses the same rules on every Colitu app.
- The kill switch is stricter: exceptions are limited to exactly the needed user, connection type and port.
Bug fixes
- Auto-connect keeps the location you saved: it waits up to 4 seconds for the server list.
- Our service addresses are remembered across restarts and used at once.
- A server is left only when both the main line and the backup line stopped working.
- When a connection breaks mid-session, the app notices in about 11 seconds and moves to the next server.
- Adaptive Connect follows our gradual rollout.
Android v2.9.2 Faster connections and safer TV sign-in
This update makes first connections much faster and adds extra security for TV sign-in.
New features
- The first time you connect to a new server, it's ready in 1-2 seconds.
- Approving a TV sign-in now asks for your password or two-step verification code.
- Automatic mode now uses the same rules across all Colitu apps.
- A clear notice appears when server certificates have expired.
- You can now remove an invite code before signing up.
Bug fixes
- A server is left only when both the main and backup lines stop working.
- If a connection breaks during a session, the app notices within about 10 seconds.
- Adaptive Connect now follows our gradual rollout.
- An early test of seamless sessions for testers, off by default and only on test servers.
Windows v2.9.7 Faster first connections, smarter automatic choice and two new languages
This update makes first connections much faster, automatic server selection more consistent, and adds Chinese and Persian languages.
New features
- The first time your computer uses a server, it is ready within a second or two; if the server has not confirmed yet, the app retries every 2 seconds.
- Chinese and Persian are now available in every screen, with a right-to-left layout for Persian.
- Automatic mode now uses one shared decision engine with the same rules on every Colitu app, so the order of servers is the same everywhere.
Bug fixes
- After a crash or a restart of the computer, the app connects again in about 5 seconds instead of 20 to 25 seconds.
- Auto-connect keeps the location you saved: it waits up to 4 seconds for the server list instead of picking another server.
- A server is left only when both the main line and the ready backup line stopped working; a single slow line no longer moves you to another country.
- When a connection breaks in the middle of a session, the app notices it in about 11 seconds and moves to the next server right after.
- Adaptive Connect follows our gradual rollout, so new connection rules reach everyone step by step.
- Advanced mode has an early test of 'seamless sessions' that keep open connections when the line changes; it is off by default and works only on test servers for testers.
Linux v1.5.2 Shutdown, sign-out and link fixes
This small update lets you shut down or sign out of your computer while Colitu is open, and fixes a few broken links.
Bug fixes
- You can now shut down, restart or sign out of your computer while Colitu is open; the app closes cleanly.
- The download page button in the update section now opens the correct Linux download page.
- The two-step verification and manual configuration buttons in the account section now open the right pages in your account.
- On desktops without tray icons, closing the window minimizes it, so you can always open it again.
Linux v1.5.1 Live support, connection reports and a stricter kill switch
This release adds a live support tab, connection reports, and a stricter kill switch. It also includes language sharing and connection improvements.
New features
- Live support is a tab at the top with a dot for unread replies.
- Connection reports are sent for support when there's a connection problem.
- When you open a support chat with attach diagnostics, the report is attached automatically.
- A connection mode changes ports regularly to keep speed up on slow networks.
- Clear messages when an account is waiting for review or a sign-up is refused.
- Your app language is shared with your account, so emails and support replies arrive in your language.
- Server and city names are shown in your language as well.
- Server pings are measured outside the tunnel, and locations can be sorted.
- The app reconnects after a network change.
- Ad-blocking resolvers come from our servers.
Bug fixes
- The kill switch is armed before connecting and stays closed if a connection attempt fails.
- The part of the app with administrator rights only runs the configuration the app wrote.
- Backup connections to the next server always use encryption.
- Account details are stored encrypted and server names are masked in logs.
- The connection check and path checks no longer use a service that is slowed down in some regions.
Performance improvements
- Updated connection engine and libraries.
- Connections on long sessions are steadier: a server-side fix stops an unfinished upload from freezing the fast connection mode.
iOS v5.9.1 Fewer drops, connection reports and security
This version reduces drops during long sessions, helps support resolve connection issues faster, and improves security.
New features
- Fewer drops on long sessions: the VPN uses less memory under heavy use, so iOS no longer has to stop it, and it recovers better after a network change or when the internet is briefly gone.
- Connection reports for support: when our support team looks into a connection problem on your account, the app sends a connection report (app and device details, connection events and the app's own logs) the next time it opens. The names and addresses of the sites you visit are masked on your device before anything is sent, and masked again on our side; reports are deleted after 90 days.
- When you open a support conversation with "attach diagnostics" on, the full connection report is attached automatically, so support can help without asking you for logs.
- Support for a connection mode that changes ports regularly, which keeps speed up on mobile networks that slow down long-running connections.
Bug fixes
- The automatic connection check no longer uses a service that is slowed down in some regions, and no longer treats a dead connection as healthy.
- Devices you removed no longer come back in the device list.
- Clear messages when an account is waiting for a review or a sign-up is refused, instead of a generic error.
- Your app language is now shared with your account, so e-mails, notices and support replies arrive in the language you use. Server and city names are shown in your language as well.
- Locations have calmer, roomier rows; pings are not measured through the tunnel.
- Security hardening from independent audits.
- Updated connection engine and libraries.
- Connections on long sessions are steadier: a server-side fix stops an unfinished upload (for example an aborted speed test) from freezing the fast connection mode; this helps every app version, including this one.
Browser extension v1.4.1 Reconnects automatically after a browser restart
The Colitu browser extension now reconnects by itself when you restart your browser or when the extension updates. Until it connects, your traffic is held back safely.
New features
- The usage statistics switch now has a clearer name.
- Server names are shown in the extension's language.
Bug fixes
- After a browser restart or an extension update, the extension reconnects by itself instead of staying without a connection.
- While reconnecting, it shows "Connecting" and holds traffic back so nothing leaves outside the VPN.
- If the connection cannot be prepared right away, it retries with increasing pauses.
- In Firefox, the usage statistics option asks for exactly the permissions it needs.
- Clear messages appear when an account is waiting for a review or a sign-up is refused, instead of a generic error.
- Security has been hardened.
Android v2.9.1 Connection reports, steadier sign-in and security
This release brings connection reports for support, steadier sign-in, and security improvements.
New features
- When support looks into a connection problem on your account, the app sends a connection report the next time it opens.
- Site names and addresses are masked on your device and on our side; reports are deleted after 90 days.
- When you open a support conversation with 'attach diagnostics' on, the full connection report is attached automatically.
- Support for a connection mode that changes ports regularly, keeping speed up on mobile networks.
- Your app language is now shared with your account, so emails, notices and support replies arrive in your language.
- Server and city names are shown in your language as well.
- The update check shows how fresh the update information is.
- Locations have calmer, roomier rows.
Bug fixes
- Your device stays signed in when the phone's secure storage cannot be read for a moment; before, this could register the phone as a new device.
- Devices you removed no longer come back in the device list.
- The connection check no longer uses a service that is slowed down in some regions, so automatic switching works better there.
- Clear messages when an account is waiting for a review or a sign-up is refused, instead of a generic error.
- Security hardening from two independent audits: a stricter local proxy, a hardened updater and ad-blocking defaults.
- Updated connection engine and libraries; fixes for connecting with the new engine.
Performance improvements
- Connections on long sessions are steadier: a server-side fix stops an unfinished upload (for example an aborted speed test) from freezing the fast connection mode.
Windows v2.9.6 Live support, connection reports and a stricter kill switch
This release adds a live support tab, connection reports, and a stricter kill switch. Also, language sharing and various improvements.
New features
- Live support is now a tab at the top of the window, with a dot when there is an unread reply.
- When our support team looks into a connection problem, the app sends a connection report the next time it opens.
- When you open a support conversation with 'attach diagnostics' on, the full connection report is attached automatically.
- A connection mode that changes ports regularly keeps speed up on networks that slow down long-running connections.
- The kill switch stays closed when a connection attempt fails or when the automatic connect after a crash fails.
- Your app language is now shared with your account, so e-mails, notices and support replies arrive in the language you use.
- Server and city names are shown in your language as well.
- Server pings are measured outside the tunnel, and locations can be sorted.
- The updater follows each redirect itself and checks every step.
- Ad-blocking resolvers come from our servers; an empty list no longer replaces a working one.
- Survey scale shows '10' correctly; location and support rows are readable in every theme.
Bug fixes
- Clear messages when an account is waiting for a review or a sign-up is refused, instead of a generic error.
- The connection check and the path checks no longer use a service that is slowed down in some regions.
Performance improvements
- Updated connection engine and libraries.
- Connections on long sessions are steadier: a server-side fix stops an unfinished upload from freezing the fast connection mode.
Browser extension v1.4.0 Automatic fastest server, invite a friend and anonymous statistics
The Colitu browser extension now automatically connects you to the fastest server, lets you invite friends to earn Premium, and collects anonymous connection statistics.
New features
- "Automatic" at the top of the server list measures every server and connects you to the fastest one.
- Invite a friend: your personal link in the extension. Your friend gets 7 days of Premium after confirming their e-mail, and you get 7 days of Premium when they connect for the first time (up to 10 invites a month).
- Anonymous connection statistics (only totals such as connection success and timings; no account, device, IP address or visited sites). In Chrome they are on and can be turned off in the settings; in Firefox they stay off until you allow them.
- At most once a month a one-line question how likely you are to recommend Colitu.
Linux v1.5.0 Automatic mode picks the fastest server
Automatic mode now picks the server that is really fastest for you. Server speed measurements are refreshed before an automatic connection.
New features
- Automatic mode now picks the server that is really fastest for you.
- Before, a server you had once chosen by hand could stay recommended for a day even when a closer server answered faster.
- Server speed measurements are refreshed before an automatic connection when they are old.
- Speed measurements are no longer taken through the VPN itself.
Android v2.9.0 Faster automatic server, invite a friend and anonymous statistics
Automatic mode now picks the server that is really fastest for you. You can also invite friends to earn Premium and help us improve connections with anonymous statistics.
New features
- Automatic mode now picks the server that is really fastest for you.
- Server speed measurements are refreshed before an automatic connection when they are old.
- Servers in your own location are no longer pushed to the end where that is not needed.
- Invite a friend: share your personal link.
- Your friend gets 7 days of Premium after confirming their e-mail.
- You get 7 days of Premium when they connect for the first time (up to 10 invites a month).
- The invite code can also be entered when creating an account, and invite links open the app.
- Anonymous usage statistics help us improve connections.
- Only totals such as connection success, timings and the features used are sent.
- No account, device, IP address or visited sites are sent.
- You can turn this off in the settings; turning it off deletes data that was not sent yet.
- Occasional short surveys (at most one a month) about your experience.
- You can turn them off in the settings.
Windows v2.9.0 Faster automatic server and invite a friend
Automatic connection now picks the server that is really fastest for you. You can also invite friends and earn Premium.
New features
- Automatic mode now picks the server that is really fastest for you.
- Server speed measurements are refreshed before an automatic connection when they are old.
- Invite a friend: share your personal link.
- Your friend gets 7 days of Premium after confirming their e-mail.
- You get 7 days of Premium when they connect for the first time.
- Up to 10 invites a month are rewarded.
- The invite code can also be entered when creating an account.
- Anonymous usage statistics help us improve connections.
- Only totals such as connection success, timings and the features used are sent.
- No account, device, IP address or visited sites are sent.
- You can turn statistics off in the settings.
- Turning it off deletes data that was not sent yet.
- Occasional short surveys about your experience, at most one a month.
- You can turn surveys off in the settings.
Performance improvements
- Automatic connection now picks the server that is really fastest for you.
- Server speed measurements are refreshed before an automatic connection when they are old.
Linux v1.4.5 Automatic mode: updated server selection
Automatic mode now skips locations that are offered for manual selection only. You can still choose any server manually.
New features
- Automatic mode now skips locations that are offered for manual selection only.
Android v2.8.6 Automatic mode: updated server selection
Automatic mode now skips locations that are offered for manual selection only. You can still pick any server by hand.
New features
- Automatic mode now skips locations that are offered for manual selection only.
- You can still choose any server by hand from the list.
Windows v2.8.6 Automatic mode: updated server selection
Automatic mode now skips locations that are offered for manual selection only. You can still pick any server by hand.
New features
- Automatic mode now skips locations that are offered for manual selection only.
- You can still choose any server by hand from the list.
Linux v1.4.4 Stronger account protection and steadier connections
This release improves your account security and makes your connections faster and more stable.
New features
- The app now talks to the Colitu service only over certificates from the two public certificate authorities Colitu uses.
- Updates: the app now only accepts an update notice that was signed in the last 30 days.
- Hardening from an independent security review: the local proxy is never open to other devices on your network.
- Imported text must be share links.
- Malformed links can no longer slow the app down.
- In "only selected apps use the VPN" mode, name lookups of those apps go through the VPN.
Performance improvements
- After a short block of the fastest connection method, the app returns to it within about a minute and a half.
- If the backup connection stops working, the app replaces it within two minutes even while background apps keep the connection busy.
iOS v5.8.0 Stronger protection for your account
Colitu now communicates with the service only using certificates from trusted authorities. This prevents certificates added by someone else from reading your sign-in or session.
Browser extension v1.3.0 Optional block when the connection drops, and security fixes
A new setting lets you block pages from loading without the VPN if the connection drops. Security improvements are also included.
New features
- New setting "Block traffic if the connection drops", off by default.
- When this setting is on and the connection drops without you disconnecting, pages stay blocked until the extension reconnects, instead of loading without the VPN.
Bug fixes
- A sign-in refresh in two places at once no longer signs you out.
- Too long site lists are refused instead of silently cut.
- A failure in Firefox blocks the page instead of letting it through.
- Server data and settings are checked more strictly.
Android v2.8.5 Stronger account protection and steadier connections
Colitu now protects your account more strongly and reacts to connection problems much faster.
Bug fixes
- The app now talks to the Colitu service only over certificates from the two public certificate authorities Colitu uses.
- A certificate added to your phone by someone else can no longer be used to read your sign-in or session.
- When the Colitu service cannot be reached, the app notices within seconds instead of retrying for more than a minute.
- If the backup connection stops working, the app replaces it within two minutes even while background apps keep the connection busy.
- When you join a different network, the app no longer applies what it learned on the previous one.
Performance improvements
- After a short block of the fastest connection method, the app returns to it within about a minute and a half instead of staying on slower methods for up to ten minutes.
Windows v2.8.5 Stronger account protection and steadier connections
This version makes your account and session more secure and your connections faster and more stable.
New features
- The app now talks to the Colitu service only over certificates from the two public certificate authorities Colitu uses.
- Updates: the app now only accepts an update notice that was signed in the last 30 days.
- In 'only selected apps use the VPN' mode, name lookups of those apps now also go through the VPN.
Bug fixes
- Several hardening fixes from an independent security review: the protection service never deletes a folder it does not trust.
- Support files are saved in a protected folder.
- The local proxy is never open to other devices on your network.
- Unused old components were removed.
Performance improvements
- After a short block of the fastest connection method, the app returns to it within about a minute and a half.
- If the backup connection stops working, the app replaces it within two minutes even while background apps keep the connection busy.
- When you join a different network, the app no longer applies what it learned on the previous one.
Windows v2.8.4 Faster recovery when you change networks
When you switch networks, the app now reconnects within seconds, and after unexpected closes your account loads right away.
Bug fixes
- When you switch networks on the same adapter, for example from home Wi-Fi to your phone's hotspot, the app notices it within seconds, shows "reconnecting" and rebuilds the connection on the new network.
- Before, it could keep saying "protected" for up to a minute and a half while pages did not open.
- The kill switch keeps blocking traffic outside the VPN meanwhile.
- After the app was closed unexpectedly, your account and plan load right away at start-up again instead of only after the next connection.
Linux v1.4.3 Backup server on every connection method
The backup server now works with all connection methods, so if the main server fails, you switch to the backup within seconds.
Bug fixes
- The backup server now works with connection methods where a configuration check previously refused it.
Windows v2.8.3 Site names now always resolve inside the VPN
On some connection methods, site names were looked up outside the VPN; this is now fixed. Pages load faster and more securely.
Bug fixes
- With some connection methods, site names were looked up outside the VPN; now all methods keep them inside.
- With the kill switch off, your provider could see which sites you visited; this is no longer possible.
- With the kill switch on, site names did not resolve at all, so pages loaded slowly or not at all; this is fixed.
- The backup server path now also works with the connection methods that previously refused it.
- After the app closed unexpectedly with the kill switch on, it no longer shows 'Colitu server unreachable' at start-up.
Linux v1.4.2 The connection check always goes through the VPN
Colitu now checks more reliably that your traffic really goes through the VPN. If the connection is broken, the app notices and reconnects.
Bug fixes
- The check that confirms your traffic really goes through the VPN now always uses the VPN itself.
- The check runs when connecting, while connected, after sleep and after an automatic restart.
- With only selected apps using the VPN, the check no longer skips a broken connection.
- With sites set to bypass the VPN, the check no longer skips a broken connection.
- If the connection is not working, the app now notices and reconnects.
- If the VPN connects but everything inside it is dropped, the app now reports that correctly.
Windows v2.8.2 The connection check always goes through the VPN
Colitu now checks more reliably that your traffic really goes through the VPN. If the connection is broken, the app notices and reconnects.
Bug fixes
- The check that confirms your traffic goes through the VPN now always uses the VPN itself.
- With split tunnelling or bypassed sites, the check now spots a broken connection instead of showing it as working.
- When the connection is broken, the app reports it correctly and reconnects.
Linux v1.4.1 Local network precaution
Connections to devices on your own network now go directly instead of through the VPN. This means your printer, network drive or router settings page work without trouble.
Performance improvements
- If a connection to a device on your own network ever ends up inside the VPN, it now goes out directly instead of to the VPN server.
- Name lookups still go through the VPN, so your router or internet provider does not learn which sites you visit.
- If the kill switch is set to block the local network, it stays blocked.
Windows v2.8.1 A new safeguard for your local network
Connections to devices on your own network now go directly instead of through the VPN. Your printer, network drive and router settings keep working as usual.
Bug fixes
- A connection to a device on your own network now goes directly instead of to the VPN server.
- Your router or internet provider still cannot see which sites you visit.
- If the kill switch is set to block the local network, it stays blocked.
Browser extension v1.2.0 Colitu messages in the popup
You can now see important messages from Colitu right in the browser extension popup.
New features
- Messages from Colitu now appear in the extension popup.
- You will get a notice when you are close to your monthly data limit.
- Buttons in these messages open colitu.com pages only.
iOS v5.7.0 Adaptive Connect 2.0 and Warm Spare
Fastest server now truly picks the fastest server, and if your connection drops, it switches to a backup within seconds. Also, new users get a simple mode and in-app messages.
New features
- Adaptive Connect 2.0: Fastest server now really picks the fastest server by measuring ping on your network.
- Warm spare: While connected, a backup path on another server is kept ready and traffic moves to it within seconds if the main path fails.
- Faster connecting on difficult networks: The best two paths are tried at the same time, and in automatic mode the app skips a server that does not work.
- If a server you picked yourself fails, a 'Try the fastest server' button appears.
- The connection is watched on every method, and the app reconnects by itself after unexpected drops.
- Simple mode and Advanced mode: New installations start in Simple mode with only the essentials; one tap shows the other options.
- Messages from Colitu inside the app, for example when you are close to your monthly data limit.
Performance improvements
- In a one-hour test with 11 deliberately injected failures, the connection was available 98.8% of the time; when the server was cut completely for 101 seconds, the user saw a pause of about 5 seconds.
Linux v1.4.0 Faster connections and a new server filter
Adaptive Connect 2.0 now truly picks the fastest server and a warm spare keeps your VPN on. New installs start in Simple mode.
New features
- Adaptive Connect 2.0: Fastest server now really picks the fastest server by measuring ping on your network.
- Warm spare: While connected, a second path on another server is kept ready and your traffic moves to it within seconds if the main path fails.
- Faster connecting on difficult networks: The best two paths are tried at the same time, and in automatic mode the app moves on to the next server when one does not work.
- The connection is watched on every connection method, and the app reconnects by itself after an unexpected drop.
- Simple mode and Advanced mode: New installations start in Simple mode with only the essentials.
- Messages from Colitu inside the app, for example when you are close to your monthly data limit.
- Before marking a connection method as not working, the app now checks that your computer is online at all.
Performance improvements
- In a one-hour test with 11 deliberately injected failures the connection was available 98.8% of the time; when the server in use was cut completely for 101 seconds, the user saw a pause of about 5 seconds.
Android v2.8.0 Faster connections and a new server picker
Adaptive Connect 2.0 now truly picks the fastest server and a warm spare keeps your connection alive. A new Simple mode makes the app easier for new users.
New features
- Adaptive Connect 2.0: 'Fastest server' now really picks the fastest server by measuring ping on your network.
- It ranks servers in other countries before those in your own country and remembers which server worked on each network.
- Warm spare: while connected, a backup path is kept ready; if the main path fails, traffic moves to it within seconds.
- Faster connecting on difficult networks: the best two paths are tried at the same time, and in automatic mode the app moves to the next server if one fails.
- If a server you picked fails, a 'Try the fastest server' button appears.
- The connection is watched on every method, and the app reconnects by itself after an unexpected drop.
- Connection methods that most people on your network cannot use are tried last.
- Simple mode and Advanced mode: new installations start in Simple mode with only the essentials; one tap shows split tunnelling and other options.
- People updating the app keep what they had.
- Messages from Colitu inside the app, for example when you are close to your monthly data limit.
- Android TV: the same Simple mode and warm spare.
Performance improvements
- In a one-hour test with 11 deliberately injected failures, the connection was available 98.8% of the time.
- When the server in use was cut completely for 101 seconds, the user saw a pause of about 5 seconds.
Windows v2.8.0 Faster connections and a new server filter
Adaptive Connect 2.0 picks the fastest server and keeps a backup server ready to switch to if the connection drops, so the VPN stays on. New users also get a Simple mode and in-app messages.
New features
- Adaptive Connect 2.0: 'Fastest server' now truly picks the fastest server and remembers the best method for each network.
- Warm spare: a second server is kept ready while connected, and if the main one fails, your traffic moves to it within seconds.
- Faster connecting on difficult networks: the best two paths are tried at once, and in automatic mode failing servers are skipped.
- The connection is watched on every method, and the app reconnects by itself after an unexpected drop.
- Simple mode and Advanced mode: new installations start with only the essentials, and one tap shows the other options.
- Messages from Colitu inside the app, for example when you are close to your monthly data limit.
- The kill switch also allows the warm spare server, so switching to it never blocks your internet.
Performance improvements
- In a one-hour test with 11 deliberate failures, the connection was available 98.8% of the time; when the server was cut for 101 seconds, the user saw only a 5-second pause.
Browser extension v1.1.2 New sign-in code and clearer messages
In this version, signing in from an unusual location can send a 6-digit code to your email, and you'll see clearer messages when a sign-up is refused.
New features
- Signing in from an unusual location can ask for a 6-digit code sent to your email to protect your account.
- Clearer messages when a sign-up is refused: temporary email addresses, passwords found in known data breaches, and too many sign-ups from one network.
iOS v5.6.0 Steadier calls on the Fast connection and privacy mode by default
In the new version, calls and long sessions on the Fast connection are more stable. Also, new installations now send all traffic through the VPN by default.
New features
- Calls and long sessions on the Fast connection are now more stable: on servers that support it, the app changes its network port every 30 seconds.
- If the Fast connection stalls while your internet still works, the app moves that server to the next connection method for 10 minutes by itself.
- When the Colitu website cannot be reached from your network, the app finds the Colitu service through a signed list of alternative addresses, so signing in and loading servers keep working.
- New installations send all traffic through the VPN (privacy mode). Letting regional sites bypass the VPN is now an option you turn on yourself. Existing installations keep their current setting.
- Signing in from an unusual location can ask for a 6-digit code sent to your e-mail, to protect your account.
- Clearer messages when a sign-up is refused: temporary e-mail addresses, passwords found in known data breaches, and too many sign-ups from one network.
Linux v1.3.0 Steadier calls on the Fast connection and privacy mode by default
This version makes calls and long sessions on the Fast connection more reliable. It also introduces a new privacy mode that routes all traffic through the VPN.
New features
- Calls and long sessions on the Fast connection now hold up better: on supported servers, the app changes its network port every 30 seconds.
- If the Fast connection stalls while your internet still works, the app moves that server to the next connection method for 10 minutes.
- When the Colitu website cannot be reached from your network, the app finds the Colitu service through a signed list of alternative addresses.
- New privacy mode switch: all traffic through the VPN. It is on for new installations.
- Letting regional sites bypass the VPN is now an option you turn on yourself. Existing installations keep their current setting.
- Signing in from an unusual location can ask for a 6-digit code sent to your e-mail, to protect your account.
- Clearer messages when a sign-up is refused: temporary e-mail addresses, passwords found in known data breaches, and too many sign-ups from one network.
Android v2.7.0 Steadier calls and privacy mode by default
Calls and long sessions on the Fast connection are now more stable. On new installations, all traffic goes through the VPN by default.
New features
- Calls and long sessions on the Fast connection hold up better: on servers that support it, the app changes its network port every 30 seconds.
- If the Fast connection stalls while your internet still works, the app moves that server to another connection method for 10 minutes by itself.
- When the Colitu website cannot be reached from your network, the app finds the service through a signed list of alternative addresses, so signing in and loading servers keep working.
- New installations send all traffic through the VPN; letting regional sites bypass the VPN is now an option you turn on yourself.
- Signing in from an unusual location can ask for a 6-digit code sent to your e-mail, to protect your account.
- Clearer messages when a sign-up is refused: temporary e-mail addresses, passwords found in known data breaches, and too many sign-ups from one network.
Windows v2.7.0 Steadier calls and privacy mode by default
Calls and long sessions on the Fast connection now hold up better. New installations send all traffic through the VPN by default.
New features
- Calls and long sessions on the Fast connection hold up better: on supported servers the app changes its network port every 30 seconds.
- If the Fast connection stalls while your internet still works, the app moves that server to another connection method for 10 minutes.
- When the Colitu website cannot be reached from your network, the app finds the service through a signed list of alternative addresses.
- New installations send all traffic through the VPN; letting regional sites bypass the VPN is now an option you turn on yourself.
- Signing in from an unusual location can ask for a 6-digit code sent to your e-mail to protect your account.
- Clearer messages when a sign-up is refused: temporary e-mail addresses, passwords found in known data breaches, and too many sign-ups from one network.
iOS v5.5.1 Servers grouped by country and a more compact list
Servers are now grouped by country and the list is more compact. Countries with one server stay a single row, and search still lists every matching server.
New features
- Servers are grouped by country: a country with several servers shows one row with the number of locations and the best ping.
- Tap a country to see its cities; countries with one server stay a single row.
- Search still lists every matching server.
- The server list is more compact: about twice as many servers fit on one screen.
- Tags show in full and long country names are no longer cut off.
Android v2.6.2 Servers grouped by country and a more compact list
Servers are now grouped by country and the list is more compact.
New features
- Servers are grouped by country: a country with several servers shows one row with the number of locations and the best ping.
- Countries with one server stay a single row, and search still lists every matching server.
- The server list is more compact: about twice as many servers fit on one screen, tags show in full and long country names are no longer cut off.
Linux v1.2.2 Servers grouped by country
The server list is now organised by country. The app can also reconnect if the connection drops.
New features
- Servers are grouped by country: a country with several servers shows one row with the number of locations and the best ping.
- Open a country's row to see its cities; countries with one server stay a single row.
- Search still lists every matching server.
Bug fixes
- If the VPN connection drops while the kill switch is on, Colitu can still reach its own server to reconnect.
Windows v2.6.2 Kill switch fix and servers grouped by country
Fixed connection failures when the kill switch is on, and servers are now grouped by country.
New features
- Servers are grouped by country: a country with several servers shows one row with the number of locations and the best ping; open it to see its cities.
Bug fixes
- With the kill switch on, Colitu sometimes could not reach its own server and connecting failed after a few seconds. Colitu now prepares the addresses it needs before the kill switch blocks traffic, so connecting works with the kill switch on.
- The installer's 'Launch Colitu VPN' option at the end of setup works again.
Android v2.6.1 Security update and server list improvement
Colitu now creates a more secure connection each time it starts and blocks traffic briefly if the connection fails. The Albania server now shows its country name in the list.
Bug fixes
- Every time the VPN starts (from the app, Quick Settings tile, widget, or Always-on VPN), Colitu now creates a new private connection that other apps cannot take over or listen to.
- If the connection cannot start, Colitu keeps traffic blocked for a short time and shows an error, instead of turning the VPN off silently.
Windows v2.6.1 Kill switch service fix and security update
The kill switch service now installs correctly and protects its data folder. If Colitu crashes while connected, the internet stays blocked until it reconnects.
New features
- The Albania server now shows its country name in the server list; no new server was added.
Bug fixes
- The kill switch service now installs correctly; if Colitu crashes while connected, the internet stays blocked until it reconnects.
- The kill switch service now protects its data folder, so another account on the same computer cannot tamper with it.
Linux v1.2.1 Safer updates
Updates are now checked again with administrator rights right before they are installed. Albania now appears with its name in the server list.
New features
- Albania is now shown with its name in the server list.
Browser extension v1.1.0 Two-step sign-in and plan notices
The browser extension now asks for your two-step verification code and shows a clear message when you reach your plan limit.
New features
- If you turned on two-step verification at colitu.com/account/security, the extension asks for the code when you sign in.
- A clear message when your plan allows fewer devices, with a way to use this browser instead.
- Plan notices and site rules updated.
iOS v5.5.0 Block internet without VPN and new features
This version lets you keep your device offline when the VPN is off and keeps IPv6 traffic inside the VPN. It also adds split tunneling, two-step sign-in and double VPN.
New features
- A new switch keeps your iPhone or iPad offline whenever the VPN is not connected.
- It is off by default because hotel and airport Wi-Fi sign-in pages can't open while it is on.
- You can now choose sites and IP addresses that bypass the VPN or the only ones that use it.
- Colitu asks for the authenticator code at sign-in if two-step verification is on.
- Multihop routes and rotating IP are available with some connection methods.
Bug fixes
- IPv6 traffic no longer leaves outside the VPN.
Performance improvements
- A clear "Use this device instead" screen appears when your plan allows fewer devices.
- A notice appears before a trial ends.
Linux v1.2.0 Faster connections and a new server filter
Colitu now keeps your internet blocked if it crashes and works on Raspberry Pi and other screenless devices. New features include split tunneling, two-step sign-in and double VPN.
New features
- If Colitu crashes, your internet stays blocked instead of opening up.
- The next start explains why and offers Reconnect or Turn off protection.
- A background service and command-line tool for Raspberry Pi and servers.
- Sign in by approving a code from another device, list servers, connect, check status and disconnect.
- Packages for 64-bit ARM are included.
- Choose apps, sites and IP addresses that bypass the VPN or only use it in all-traffic mode.
- Colitu asks for the authenticator code at sign-in if two-step verification is on.
- Multihop routes and rotating IP are available in some connection methods.
Performance improvements
- A clear 'Use this device instead' screen when your plan allows fewer devices.
- A notice before a trial ends.
Android v2.6.0 No leaks when switching servers, split tunneling, two-step sign-in
With Colitu VPN 2.6.0, your traffic no longer leaks outside the VPN when you switch servers, and we've added split tunneling, two-step sign-in, and new server options.
New features
- Split tunneling lets you choose which apps, sites, and IP addresses bypass the VPN, or only those that use it.
- If you turned on two-step verification, Colitu asks for the code when you sign in; recovery codes work too.
- Double VPN and rotating IP: multihop routes through two servers in the server list, and a rotating IP that changes your exit server every 5, 10, or 30 minutes (some connection methods only).
Bug fixes
- When you switch servers or change a setting while connected, your traffic no longer leaves outside the VPN for a few seconds; it waits about a second and a half until the new connection is ready.
Performance improvements
- Account shows whether Android's "Always-on VPN" and "Block connections without VPN" are on, and opens those settings.
- A clear "Use this device instead" screen when your plan allows fewer devices, and a notice before a trial ends.
- Updates are now checked against the app's signing certificate as well.
Windows v2.6.0 Stronger protection, split tunneling, two-step sign-in
Colitu VPN 2.6.0 brings a kill switch that blocks internet even if the app crashes, split tunneling for apps and sites, two-step verification, multihop, and rotating IP.
New features
- The kill switch now runs as a separate Windows service and blocks internet if Colitu crashes.
- New installations start in all-traffic mode, and Colitu offers this mode if you use system proxy.
- Split tunneling lets you choose apps, sites, and IP addresses that bypass or only use the VPN.
- If two-step verification is on, you are asked for a code or recovery code when signing in.
- Multihop routes traffic through two servers and appears in its own section of the server list.
- Rotating IP changes your exit server every 5, 10, or 30 minutes without disconnecting.
Bug fixes
- If your plan allows fewer devices, a clear 'Use this device instead' screen appears instead of a connection error.
- A notice appears a few days before a trial ends.
- Account has a link to manual configuration for routers and other apps.
Windows v2.5.5 Fewer disconnects, faster start
Colitu now offers more reliable connections and opens faster. It recovers automatically after internet outages.
Bug fixes
- Slow website name lookups no longer drop the connection.
- When the connection really stops, Colitu first restarts it on the same server, and only reconnects from scratch if that fails.
- When your internet goes down, Colitu keeps the VPN session, tells you, and continues when it's back.
- After an internet outage, Colitu no longer gives up on good connection methods and doesn't start with the weakest one.
- The fastest connection method no longer sends faster than your line can carry.
- When you switch between Wi-Fi and cable or to another network, the VPN moves to the new connection right away.
- Colitu opens within a few seconds even if its server responds slowly, and connects automatically.
- Connecting no longer waits up to a minute for the server; if it's slow, the last connection settings are used.
- When the computer starts, automatic connection waits longer for Wi-Fi to come up.
Performance improvements
- Colitu checks every half minute that websites can still be looked up through the VPN and repairs it when they can't.
- Disconnecting or switching servers while Colitu is repairing the connection takes effect immediately.
iOS v5.4.1 Privacy and security update
This release has no new features; privacy and security were improved. The app no longer sends any usage data or crash reports.
New features
- Google Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics have been removed.
- The app now only talks to Colitu.
- The source code of the iOS app is now public on GitHub.
- Links from messages, websites or QR codes can no longer add settings to the app.
- The home-screen shortcut "Start VPN" was removed.
- Your sign-in is no longer copied to another phone through a backup.
- Signing out removes the connection settings, logs and diagnostics from the phone.
- Other apps can no longer use the VPN's internal connection.
- Diagnostics reports now hide passwords, keys, links with credentials and e-mail addresses.
- Russian sites with the Moscow server now go through the VPN.
Bug fixes
- A Wi-Fi login page or an error page from your network no longer signs you out.
- Switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data no longer briefly drops the VPN.
- Signing out can no longer get stuck, and removing this device asks only once.
- The password length rule now applies only to registration.
- Large images in support chat load faster and attachments are checked before they are opened.
Browser extension v1.0.0 Colitu browser extension is here
Colitu now works in your browser: it protects only browser traffic without installing an app and uses the same account.
New features
- New extension for Chrome and browsers that install from the Chrome Web Store, and for Firefox 128 or newer.
- It protects your browser without installing an app; other programs are not affected.
- Works with the same Colitu account, including the free plan with 10 GB every month.
- The extension counts as one device and is removed from your devices when you sign out.
- Sign in with colitu.com: the extension shows a short code that you confirm on the website.
- E-mail and password sign-in also works.
- One button connects to the fastest server; if a server stops answering, it moves to the next one by itself.
- Servers in 11 countries; choose a country from the list and see its code on the toolbar icon.
- If the server cannot be reached, pages do not open, so traffic never leaks outside Colitu.
- WebRTC leak protection while connected, so video-call sites cannot see your real IP address.
- Site lists: keep sites such as your bank outside the VPN, or send only the sites you choose through Colitu.
- Local network addresses always stay direct.
- Russian sites (.ru, .su, .рф) open directly, as in the apps, except when you use a server in Russia; this can be turned off.
- The extension's code is public on GitHub under GPL-3.0, and the store packages can be rebuilt from it with the same checksums.
Windows v2.5.4 Security and reliability update
This release has no new features; it fixes Kill switch, sign-in/out, and proxy mode issues, and improves security.
Bug fixes
- Kill switch now works from the first second of connecting in all-traffic mode.
- While Kill switch is on, programs on your computer can no longer be reached from the internet with your real address.
- Signing out after a failed reconnect no longer leaves your internet blocked.
- An expired plan no longer keeps the internet closed.
- Kill switch also works when two Windows users run Colitu at the same time.
- A session renewed while you sign out no longer comes back or wipes a new sign-in.
- A blocked or broken page from a network in between no longer signs you out.
- Signing out now removes saved connection settings, imported server settings, and support attachments you opened.
- The e-mail confirmation screen no longer sends you back to sign-in after a temporary server error.
- When a standard Windows account starts Colitu with an administrator's password, it switches to all-traffic mode instead of proxy mode and shows a message.
Performance improvements
- Colitu's program and VPN engine files can no longer be replaced by an ordinary user.
- The app runs on a newer runtime with the latest security fixes.
- Updates are checked more strictly before they are installed.
- Support attachments are saved more safely, and file types that could run a program are never opened directly.
- Diagnostic reports sent to support hide more personal data: e-mail addresses, keys, and passwords inside links.
- The installer only closes Colitu once you click Install, so cancelling the setup keeps your connection.
- "Check for updates" now says when it could not check instead of claiming you are up to date; refreshing the plan says when the server could not be reached.
- Pasting the password reset code works with spaces (for example "123 456").
- Large images in support chats no longer freeze the window, and the chat no longer refreshes in the background while Colitu is hidden in the tray.
- After a rare error at start-up the app no longer stays on the loading screen; it shows the sign-in screen instead.
Linux v1.1.2 Security and reliability update
This release brings no new features; it makes updates work properly and improves sign-out and protection modes.
Bug fixes
- Updates now also refresh the VPN engine and routing data.
- Signing out now always ends the session on this computer.
- A wrong "session expired" message and failed sign-in right after signing out are fixed.
- Signing out now also removes saved server settings and the administrator password.
- On desktops where the system proxy cannot be set, the app now shows the real state and suggests full-protection mode.
- If the part that protects all apps stops unexpectedly, the app now reconnects by itself.
- The kill switch can no longer turn itself off when switched on again and is removed on uninstall.
- Your Colitu files are now readable only by your own user account.
- The app only uses the system's own administrator tools.
- The VPN engine in the packages is checked against a fixed fingerprint when built.
- Diagnostic reports sent to support now hide more personal data.
- Support attachments are checked more strictly before saving.
- Missing system libraries are now installed with the .deb package on Debian and Ubuntu.
- Closing the app from a terminal with Ctrl+C restores the system proxy.
- Rare errors in the window no longer close the whole app.
Android v2.5.4 Security and privacy update
This release has no new features; it brings important fixes for signing in, privacy and stability.
Bug fixes
- Signing out no longer shows a wrong "session expired" message or blocks a sign-in.
- Signing out now always ends the session on this device, even if it was being renewed.
- The TV sign-in approval screen can no longer be captured in screenshots or recordings.
- The camera is now always switched off when the scanner closes.
- The "update required" prompt can only appear from Colitu's own signed information.
- Routing files are now kept in the app's private storage and refreshed after every update.
- Passwords are no longer kept in the screen state Android saves in the background.
- Diagnostic reports sent to support now hide e-mail addresses and keys inside links.
- Each installation now uses its own random connection key instead of one shared by all devices.
- Sign-in and password fields now have sensible length limits.
- The code confirmation screen no longer stays stuck on loading after Android restarts the app.
Linux v1.1.1 Russian sites work with the VPN on, and connecting is faster
Russian banks, Gosuslugi and marketplaces now work without turning off the VPN. Connecting and switching servers is also faster and more dependable.
New features
- Russian banks, Gosuslugi, marketplaces and other Russian services no longer ask you to turn off the VPN.
- Russian sites now connect directly with your own address, while everything else stays protected by the VPN.
- When you choose a server in Russia, Russian sites stay in the VPN and see a Russian address.
Bug fixes
- The app no longer tries to reconnect while you log out or shut down the computer.
- On ARM computers the app no longer tries to install the package for regular PCs; it opens the download page instead.
- Routine messages that appeared hundreds of times a day are no longer written, so logs sent to support show the real problem.
- The Colitu icon in the system tray is bigger and easier to see.
Performance improvements
- When the first attempt right after starting is slow, the app now waits a moment longer instead of giving up on the fastest method.
- The first connection to a server you have never used before no longer fails while the server is still preparing your access; the app waits a few seconds and tries again.
- Switching servers or reconnecting no longer hangs on a stale connection to Colitu.
- Cancelling a connection or picking another server takes effect immediately.
Windows v2.5.3 Russian sites through the Moscow server
When you connect to a server in Russia, Russian sites and apps now go through that server and see a Russian address. On every other server nothing changes.
Bug fixes
- When connected to the Moscow server, Russian sites and apps now go through that server and see a Russian address.
Android v2.5.3 Russian sites through the Moscow server
When you connect to the Moscow server, Russian sites and apps now open through that server and see a Russian address. On every other server nothing changes.
Bug fixes
- When connected to the Moscow server, Russian sites and apps now open through that server and see a Russian address.
Windows v2.5.2 Faster, more reliable connections
Backup connection methods work again, and connecting is now faster and more dependable. The app no longer tries to reconnect while Windows is shutting down.
New features
- The Colitu icon in the notification area is now bigger and easier to see.
Bug fixes
- Backup connection methods work again.
- On networks that slow down the main method, the app can connect again.
- When the first attempt is slow, the app now waits a moment longer instead of giving up.
- The first connection to a server you have never used no longer fails.
- Switching servers or reconnecting no longer hangs for up to 20 seconds.
- Cancelling a connection or picking another server takes effect immediately.
- The app no longer tries to reconnect while Windows is shutting down or signing out.
- Routine messages are no longer written, so logs sent to support show the real problem.
Android v2.5.2 Locations screen fixed on Android TV
This update only fixes the Locations screen on your Android TV and Google TV devices. Locations now opens normally and looks the same as on phones.
Bug fixes
- On Android TV and Google TV, opening Locations closed the app; it now opens normally.
- Locations on TV now looks the same as on phones and in the iPhone app: one list with search, categories, the fastest server, ping and what works on each server.
- The sort menu (by ping, name or load) can now be used with the remote, and Back closes it.
Windows v2.5.1 Russian sites work without turning off the VPN
Russian apps and sites now work smoothly with the VPN on. You no longer need to disconnect.
Bug fixes
- Wildberries, Russian banks, Gosuslugi and other Russian services no longer show a 'turn off your VPN' error on Windows.
- Russian sites now connect directly with your own address, while everything else stays protected by the VPN.
- Nothing needs to be set up: it works on every server and in both connection modes.
Android v2.5.1 Russian sites and apps work with the VPN on
Russian banking apps, Gosuslugi and other Russian services no longer ask you to turn off the VPN. They connect directly with your own address, while everything else stays protected.
Bug fixes
- Russian banking apps, Gosuslugi, marketplaces and other Russian services no longer show a "turn off your VPN" error.
- Russian sites and apps now connect directly with your own address, while everything else stays protected by the VPN.
- Nothing needs to be set up: it works on every server, like in the iPhone app.
iOS v5.4.0 Ad blocking and a new server label
Colitu can now block ads and trackers. You can turn it on or off in your Account settings.
New features
- A new "Ad blocking" switch is in Account → Features. It is off by default.
- When it is on, ads and trackers are blocked in every app by Colitu's own DNS servers, on every server you connect to.
- No query log is kept on these servers.
- If a site or an app stops working properly, turn the switch off; the connection restarts by itself when you change it.
- Servers that run Colitu's ad-blocking DNS (Sweden, United Kingdom, Poland) carry an "Ad blocking" label in the server list.
Windows v2.5.0 Ad blocking added
You can now turn ad blocking on or off in Colitu VPN settings. It is off by default and blocks ads and trackers when enabled.
New features
- A new "Ad blocking" switch is available in Settings → Connection.
- When on, ads and trackers are blocked in the browser and all apps using the VPN.
- No query log is kept on these servers.
- If a site or app stops working, turn the switch off; the connection restarts automatically.
- Servers in Sweden, the United Kingdom and Poland carry an "Ad blocking" label.
Android v2.5.0 Ad blocking and a new server label
Colitu can now block ads and trackers. You can turn it on or off in your Account.
New features
- A new "Ad blocking" switch was added in Account → Features; it is off by default.
- When it is on, Colitu's own DNS servers block ads and trackers in every app on your phone.
- No query log is kept on these servers.
- If a site or an app stops working properly, turn the switch off; the connection restarts by itself.
- Ad-blocking servers in Sweden, the United Kingdom and Poland now carry an "Ad blocking" label in the server list.
Windows v2.4.4 Real ping for every server
You can now see the ping for every location in the server list. Plans are now managed on colitu.com instead of inside the app.
New features
- Every location in the server list shows its ping in milliseconds with green, amber or red signal bars.
- Ping is measured from your own computer outside the VPN tunnel and refreshes when you open the locations page.
- Plans are no longer bought inside the app; the Plan page opens your account on app.colitu.com.
Bug fixes
- Country flags are now centred inside their circle.
Android v2.4.2 A new server list and ping is back
The server list is clearer and ping values are shown again. Finding and comparing the fastest server is now easier.
New features
- A "Fastest server" button next to the title, search, categories with icons, and sorting by ping, name or load.
- "Recommended" servers are shown first, then "All servers".
- Every location shows its round country flag, the city, the ping with signal bars, and which services open there.
Bug fixes
- Server ping is now measured on your phone while the VPN is off, and the last values are kept.
- Flags now look the same on every phone and TV; some devices showed letters or empty boxes instead.
iOS v5.3.12 Faster server switching and a new server list
This release fixes server switching issues and refreshes the server list. You can now connect faster and choose servers more easily.
New features
- The new server list has a "Fastest server" button next to the title, search, categories with icons, and sorting by ping, name or load.
- "Recommended" servers appear first, followed by "All servers".
- Each location shows its round country flag, city, ping with signal bars, and which services open there.
Bug fixes
- Switching to another server no longer hangs; the app now waits for the previous connection to fully close before opening the new one.
- If one connection method does not start in time, the app moves on to the next one instead of giving up.
- Switching after a long pause no longer shows "Your session ended", and you stay signed in.
Windows v2.4.3 A new connection method: Resilient
Colitu now offers a fifth connection method. Resilient is chosen automatically by the app when the others do not get through.
New features
- Added the new Resilient connection method on every server.
- Resilient keeps working on networks that slow down or freeze long connections.
- The app picks Resilient by itself when other methods fail.
- The home screen now shows Fast, Stealth, Resilient, Classic or Light instead of technical names.
Android v2.4.1 A new connection method and more reliable connecting
Colitu now offers a new Resilient method that gets through mobile networks which stall connections. The app tries every method when connecting, so connections are more reliable.
New features
- Every Colitu server now offers a fifth connection method, Resilient.
- Resilient carries the tunnel as ordinary HTTPS requests and keeps working on mobile networks that slow down long connections.
- The app chooses Resilient by itself when the other methods do not get through; there is nothing to set up.
- The home screen, account screen and VPN notification now show the method in use as Fast, Stealth, Resilient, Classic or Light.
Bug fixes
- The app now tries every connection method the server offers before it gives up.
iOS v5.3.10 A new connection method and more reliable connecting
Colitu now offers a fifth way to connect to servers and tries more options before giving up. This means fewer connection problems, especially on mobile networks.
New features
- Every Colitu server now offers a fifth connection method called Resilient.
- Resilient carries the tunnel as ordinary HTTPS requests and keeps working on mobile networks that slow down long connections.
- The app chooses Resilient by itself when other methods do not get through; there is nothing to set up.
Bug fixes
- If a connection method does not carry traffic, the app now tries every method the server offers before giving up.
- The Fast method is also tried when its quick check does not answer; this fixes 'could not connect' on some mobile networks.
- The diagnostics report no longer contains broken lines.
Windows v2.4.2 Password reset and free plan update
You can now reset your password inside the app and get 10 GB of free traffic every month.
New features
- "Forgot password?" on the sign-in screen now works inside the app instead of opening the website.
- Enter the six-digit code we e-mail you and choose a new password; you are signed in right away.
- Changing your password signs your account out on all other devices.
- Every account gets 10 GB of free traffic a month, and the app shows how much you have used.
- When the 10 GB are used up, a "limit reached" badge appears and you can upgrade with "Go unlimited".
- Sign-up and verification screens no longer mention the old 24-hour trial.
- Android TVs can now be signed in by scanning a QR code with your phone or at colitu.com/link.
Android v2.4.0 TV sign-in and free plan
You can now sign in on TV with your phone, reset your password, and get 10 GB of free data every month.
New features
- Sign in on TV by scanning a QR code with your phone.
- If you don't have the Colitu app, approve via the website.
- Reset your password with a code sent to your email.
- Changing your password signs you out on other devices.
- Every account gets 10 GB of free data each month.
- The app shows your free data usage and limit status.
Android v2.3.0 Faster connections and a new home screen
Colitu 2.3.0 brings more reliable connections, stronger privacy, and a redesigned home screen. Plans are no longer bought inside the app; you are sent to your account.
New features
- New home screen, the same as on iPhone: connect button, speed, server and a one-line plan card.
- Plans are no longer bought inside the app; the Plan page opens your account on app.colitu.com.
- Tap 'Refresh status' when you come back to see your plan status.
Bug fixes
- Fixed connecting failed with 'the VPN engine could not start' on some servers, accounts and TVs.
- Cancelling while connecting no longer leaves the tunnel running in the background.
- A short server outage no longer signs you out and turns the VPN off.
- Switching servers without internet now shows the server you are really connected to.
- Other apps can no longer use, detect, stop your VPN connection, or add servers.
- While connected, the app's own requests to Colitu also go through the VPN.
- Support diagnostics are sent only when you turn them on and no longer include the sites you visited.
Performance improvements
- The app is smaller and starts faster.
Windows v2.4.1 Security and privacy update
This release improves your privacy and security. We recommend installing it.
New features
- A new open source section in Settings links to Colitu's source code on GitHub.
Bug fixes
- The websites you visit are no longer recorded, and old logs are deleted.
- Sessions, connection settings and logs are now readable only by administrators.
- Each Windows user on the same computer now has their own sign-in.
- Uninstalling while connected no longer breaks browsing and removes app data.
- Shutting down or signing out of Windows now restores normal network settings.
- DNS leak protection is stronger, and the settings text explains each mode.
- A rare double reconnect and a false VPN warning were fixed.
- Leftover helper scripts were removed from the installer.
Android v2.2.0 Android TV support and smarter sign-in
Colitu now runs on Android TV and Google TV with a layout made for the remote. Sign-in screens and links are easier to use too.
New features
- Colitu now runs on Android TV and Google TV televisions.
- On a TV the app opens a remote-friendly layout with a side menu, a big connect button and a two-column server list.
- On a TV, links and payments open on your phone, and the plan appears on the TV after payment.
- To install on a TV, open the Downloader app and go to colitu.com/tv.
Bug fixes
- If a phone has no web browser, links are now shown as a QR code instead of doing nothing.
Performance improvements
- On the sign-in and sign-up screens, the keyboard's Next key moves to the next field.
Windows v2.4.0 Colitu VPN 2.4.0: New Design and Live Connection Animation
The Windows version of Colitu VPN now matches the look of the iPhone and Android apps. Enjoy a more modern experience with a new connect button and animations.
New features
- New design matches the iPhone and Android apps.
- New connect button with a live particle ring and connection time display.
- Sign-in screen redesigned with a turning globe of dots and a glass card.
- Location card on the home screen now has a 'Change server' button and a check mark when connected.
- Server, plan, and support badges are now clearer.
- The first-run setup window also uses the new design.
Performance improvements
- Animation pauses when the window is minimised or in the tray, reducing CPU usage.
Android v2.1.2 Hysteria2 now always tried first
Colitu now tries Hysteria2, the fastest protocol, first on every connection. If Hysteria2 doesn't work, the app automatically moves on to other protocols.
New features
- Hysteria2 is now available on all Colitu locations, including the new Türkiye and Sweden servers.
Performance improvements
- The app now tries Hysteria2 first on every connection, which usually means faster speeds.
- If Hysteria2 does not work on your network or stalled, the app automatically moves on to VLESS Reality, Trojan and Shadowsocks.
Android v2.1.1 Automatic updates and easier email confirmation
Colitu VPN can now update itself automatically and email confirmation can be completed inside the app.
New features
- When you open the app, it checks for a new version and offers to update.
- Updating keeps your account and settings.
- Email confirmation can now be done inside the app.
- There is a new button on the confirmation screen to open your email app.
- If you confirm your email on the website, the app detects it automatically.
Windows v2.3.1 Automatic updates and easier email confirmation
Colitu now updates itself automatically and email confirmation is done inside the app.
New features
- When the app starts, it checks for a new version and asks if you want to update.
- You can postpone the update, but critical releases cannot be postponed.
- Email confirmation is now inside the app: enter the 6-digit code.
- You can paste the code from the email with spaces, like '123 456'.
- If you confirm your email on colitu.com, the app detects it and signs you in automatically.
Android v2.1.0 Live support and server categories
You can now get help via live support and choose servers by category. Email confirmation and error messages are also improved.
New features
- Added a live support tab with an unread badge.
- Chat with the support team, send photos or files up to 10 MB.
- Optionally share diagnostics; your browsing history is never shared.
- Server categories on the Locations tab: Streaming, Gaming, Privacy, Speed, Torrent, AI.
- Each server row shows its categories and counts.
- Added an email confirmation screen; enter a 6-digit code and resend if needed.
Bug fixes
- Clearer messages for device limit, unsupported regions, and an already used free trial.
- Free trial protection per phone.
- Added a Help Centre link in Support and Account.
Windows v2.3.0 Live support and new server categories
You can now chat with support inside the app, pick servers by category, and see clearer error messages.
New features
- A chat button in the title bar lets you message the support team inside the app.
- You can attach screenshots, PDF, TXT or ZIP files to your support request.
- Support replies show an unread badge and a notification.
- Optional automatic diagnostics add app and connection details to your support request.
- The Locations page now has Streaming, Gaming, Privacy, Speed, Torrent and AI categories.
- Servers are placed in the categories automatically.
- A 6-digit e-mail confirmation screen with a resend countdown was added for new accounts.
- Messages for device limit, unsupported region sign-in and a used free trial are now clearer.
- The Help Centre now opens from the support page.
Performance improvements
- The free trial is protected against repeat sign-ups from the same computer.
Early beta builds
Beta builds shared with testers between May and June 2026, before the big updates. These versions are no longer supported and cannot be downloaded.
iOS v4.0.0Beta · old version Security and session handling
API security and session handling were strengthened.
New features
- Stronger API security and protection mechanisms
Bug fixes
- Session-related issues fixed
Performance improvements
- General stability and reliability improvements
iOS v3.6.8Beta · old version Server management and connection
Better server selection, synchronisation and handling of large server lists.
New features
- Wider support for multiple server locations and routing
- Better premium server visibility and access checks
Bug fixes
- Server synchronisation and selection persistence fixed
- Interface behaviour with large server lists fixed
Performance improvements
- More stable VPN during reconnects and network changes
- Improved connection flow and recovery
iOS v3.6.7Beta · old version Stability update
A small release focused on VPN stability in the background and during network changes.
Bug fixes
- Fewer unexpected disconnects
- Unnecessary reconnect attempts prevented
Performance improvements
- Better reconnects after temporary network issues
- More stable sessions and authentication
- Safer recovery after long interruptions
iOS v3.6.6Beta · old version Smart routing and DNS protection
Better connection reliability, smart routing and DNS security.
New features
- Improved smart routing for regional traffic
- Better quality for real-time communication apps
- Stronger DNS protection while the VPN is on
Bug fixes
- Manual server selection behaves more reliably
- Fewer unnecessary route switches during a session
Performance improvements
- Better IPv4 and IPv6 handling
- Faster recovery after disconnects and network changes
- More accurate Best Server
iOS v3.6.5Beta · old version Disconnect protection fix
A small stability release for disconnect protection and reconnects.
New features
- Automatic reconnect after unexpected drops when protection is on
Bug fixes
- Manual disconnects no longer trigger an automatic reconnect
- Unexpected drops are no longer shown as manual disconnects
Performance improvements
- More consistent reconnects
iOS v3.6.4Beta · old version Disconnect and sign-out
VPN stop, sign-out and failed-connection behaviour became more predictable.
Bug fixes
- Fewer unexpected reconnects after a manual stop
- Fixed the app getting stuck on connecting or disconnecting
- Sign-out stops the VPN safely and always finishes session cleanup
- Unauthorised or disconnected device sessions handled correctly
Performance improvements
- Better cleanup after failed connection attempts
- Protection against duplicate stop/start actions
- Better VPN state sync between the app and the system
iOS v3.6.0Beta · old version Disconnect protection and regional routing
A major update to VPN stability, routing and DNS security.
New features
- New Disconnect Protection, with a toggle in Settings
- Regional direct routing for local sites; all other traffic goes through the tunnel
- Stronger DNS leak protection while the VPN is on
Bug fixes
- Keyboard no longer hides the message being typed on the support screen
- VPN can be stopped safely from Control Center when protection is off
Performance improvements
- Better reconnects and tunnel recovery
- Better IPv4 and IPv6 DNS handling
iOS v3.5.2Beta · old version Email verification
Better account security, server stability and connection reliability.
New features
- Email verification; VPN features unlock after verifying
- New welcome and verification emails
- Notifications for important account events
- Better device and active-session management
Bug fixes
- Inconsistent connection behaviour fixed
- More reliable server switching
Performance improvements
- Faster, more stable connections
- Better backend performance
iOS v3.5.0Beta · old version New Locations screen
Locations, server selection and ping behaviour were reworked.
New features
- Redesigned dark Locations screen with search
- Free and Pro servers in separate sections
- Server cards with flag, FREE/PRO badge, ping and selection indicator
- Ping colours: green fast, yellow medium, red poor
Bug fixes
- Fixed connecting to a different server than the one selected
- A manually selected server is no longer switched automatically
- Fixed stale config being used when switching servers
- Error messages appear only for real errors
Performance improvements
- Better selected-server persistence
iOS v3.4.4Beta · old version Ping, disconnect and Smart Diagnostics
Improvements to Locations, ping, the disconnect/sign-out flow and diagnostics.
New features
- Ping starts when the server list loads and refreshes every 90 seconds
- Best Server runs a fresh ping before choosing
- Smart Diagnostics added to Settings
- New connect button design
Bug fixes
- Locked Premium servers can no longer be selected
- Double taps and overlapping disconnects prevented
- Sign-out stops the VPN safely before clearing the session
- VPN turned off in system settings no longer reconnects by itself
Performance improvements
- UI returns to disconnected state faster
iOS v3.4.3Beta · old version Help layout and Smart Diagnostics
Help & FAQ layout and the Locations screen were cleaned up.
New features
- Smart Diagnostics button added to Settings
- Full-width support cards
Bug fixes
- Best Server card rebuilt
- Ping and selection area no longer overlaps server text
iOS v3.4.2Beta · old version Ping and Best Server fixes
More stable Help screen, server list and ping results.
New features
- Redesigned server cards with new Free/Pro, ping and selection indicators
Bug fixes
- Ping results update correctly in the UI
- Retry after timeout fixed
- Locked Premium servers can no longer be selected by mistake
- Bottom tab bar no longer covers the server list
- Overflowing cards and text on small screens fixed
Performance improvements
- Best Server picks more accurately from real latency
- Faster server switching
iOS v3.4.1Beta · old version Best Server
New Best Server feature that picks a server from ping results.
New features
- Best Server based on ping results
- Smarter server selection
Bug fixes
- Support button alignment fixed
- More stable FAQ search
Performance improvements
- Better server switching and connection stability
iOS v3.3.1Beta · old version Privacy explanations
The app now explains how Colitu protects privacy and security.
New features
- Privacy statement added
- VLESS Reality security explanation
- Data protection and network-level security explained
- Expanded Help & FAQ content
Bug fixes
- Minor UI bugs fixed
iOS v3.2.2Beta · old version Support widget
Faster access to support from the home screen.
New features
- Hideable support widget on the home screen
- Email support button opens your mail app directly
Bug fixes
- FAQ search fixed
- Empty state when no results are found fixed
iOS v3.2.1Beta · old version FAQ search
Search the FAQ by title and content.
New features
- FAQ search by title and content
- Support categories
- Version and build number in Settings
Bug fixes
- Minor design issues fixed
iOS v3.1.3Beta · old version Support screen
Better support screen and in-app guidance.
New features
- Email support button groundwork
- Guidance for quick support
Bug fixes
- Visual issues in Settings fixed
- Minor UI bugs fixed
iOS v3.1.2Beta · old version Help screen layout
Cleaner FAQ, Help and Settings screens.
New features
- Clearer app information in Settings
Bug fixes
- Minor alignment issues fixed
Performance improvements
- Smoother screen transitions
iOS v3.1.0Beta · old version Help and FAQ
The groundwork for in-app help and support.
New features
- Help screen and FAQ added
- Basic guidance for connection issues
Bug fixes
- Alignment and readability fixes
iOS v3.0.1Beta · old version New design
A cleaner, easier-to-use interface.
New features
- Redesigned home screen
- Clearer connection status
- Reorganised Account and Settings screens
Performance improvements
- Minor performance improvements
iOS v2.0.1Beta · old version Account and sessions
Better account system and connection handling.
New features
- Basic error handling for connection issues
Bug fixes
- More stable session handling
- Better subscription status check
Performance improvements
- Better app performance and transitions
iOS v1.0.0Beta · old version First test build
The first test build of the Colitu iOS app.
New features
- Email sign-in
- Account screen
- VPN connection screen with connect/disconnect
- First server list
- Subscription check
Windows v1.6.5Beta · old version Clear notifications
Clear all notifications at once; Kill Switch and auto-connect on by default.
New features
- Clear all notifications with one click
- Kill Switch and auto-connect on by default
Performance improvements
- General stability improvements
Windows v1.6.4Beta · old version More robust updates
A sturdier update process; ping and Best Server paused for maintenance.
New features
- Automatic retries and rollback to the previous version during updates
Bug fixes
- Ping and Best Server temporarily paused for maintenance
Performance improvements
- More stable during updates and server changes
Windows v1.6.3Beta · old version Sessions and server switching
More reliable sign-in and faster server switching.
New features
- Clearer server management
Bug fixes
- More reliable sign-in and sessions
Performance improvements
- Faster server switching
- More stable VPN during reconnects and network changes
Windows v1.6.2Beta · old version SVG flags
High-quality local flags across the app.
New features
- SVG flags in server lists and language pickers
- Redesigned support ticket screen
Bug fixes
- Old emoji flag system removed
- Flag rendering consistency fixed
Windows v1.6.1Beta · old version Security and compatibility
Stronger API compatibility, authentication and update security.
New features
- Stricter session validation and account checks
- Verification of update downloads
Bug fixes
- Google sign-in flow improved
- Server selection and config matching fixed
- Premium access state shown correctly
Performance improvements
- Better connection reliability
Windows v1.6.0Beta · old version Language picker and support
A big update to the interface, languages and support.
New features
- Language picker on the sign-in screen
- Paste images into support, with preview and full-screen view
- New connect button design
Bug fixes
- Missing flags fixed
- Replying to open support tickets fixed
- Unneeded phone field removed from support
Performance improvements
- Best Server rates connection quality more realistically
- Smoother UI on slow connections
Windows v1.5.5Beta · old version FAQ fix
Help & FAQ content loading fixed.
Bug fixes
- Help & FAQ content loads correctly
- No more blank FAQ cards
Windows v1.5.4Beta · old version Faster server switching
Switching servers while connected is faster and smoother.
New features
- Latest selection wins when switching servers quickly
Bug fixes
- Fewer unnecessary reconnect attempts
Performance improvements
- Immediate reconnect when switching servers
- Better UI sync during server changes
Windows v1.5.3Beta · old version Connection verification
VPN traffic verification is more reliable and less aggressive.
New features
- Multi-stage traffic checks with several fallbacks
- More detailed diagnostic logs
Bug fixes
- VPN no longer drops when external checks fail temporarily
- Fewer false "traffic verification failed" errors
Performance improvements
- More reliable startup
Windows v1.5.2Beta · old version Logs section
A Logs section on the Account screen for troubleshooting.
New features
- Clearable Logs section on the Account screen
Bug fixes
- Fewer false connection errors when the tunnel actually started
- Server details update correctly while connecting
Performance improvements
- More reliable VPN startup
Windows v1.5.1Beta · old version Verified connection
"Connected" is shown only after the connection is verified.
New features
- Simpler Settings screen
Bug fixes
- No more update prompt when already up to date
- Better administrator permission handling
Performance improvements
- Better VPN startup
Windows v1.5.0Beta · old version Real connection check
Connection state is verified via the core, local port, TUN adapter and real traffic.
New features
- Language picker moved to Settings
- Reworked password reset
Bug fixes
- Clearer errors when verification fails
- Stable fallback values for missing ping results
Windows v1.0.5Beta · old version System tray and new sign-in
A big update to the UI, server selection and desktop behaviour.
New features
- Closing the window keeps the app in the system tray (Open / Exit)
- Redesigned sign-in and sign-up screens
- Live ping on the Locations screen
- Account settings inside the app
Bug fixes
- Profile area overflow on small screens fixed
- Support screen layout fixed
- App no longer closes on sign-out
Performance improvements
- Manual server choice persists; auto-switching only with Best Server
Android v1.1.1Beta · old version Chat history and update notes
Chat history in support, in-app update notes and a faster start.
New features
- Today / Yesterday separators in chat
- Chat history panel
- In-app update notes popup
- New app icon
Bug fixes
- Subscription end date shown more clearly
- First tab no longer renders twice on launch
Performance improvements
- Faster startup
- Update check runs after the first frame
Android v1.1.0Beta · old version Subscriptions and devices
In-app subscription screen, device management and automatic updates.
New features
- Subscription management: plans, payment history and status
- See connected devices and sign them out remotely
- Image upload in support chat
- API-powered Help & FAQ with search and categories
- Automatic app updates
Bug fixes
- Selecting a server reconnects automatically when needed
- IPv6 parsing fixed
- Unused QR import removed
Performance improvements
- General stability and performance