Forest VPN: Lightning Fast, Low Cost, No Logs

Have you ever felt stuck behind a sluggish VPN that turns your browsing into a snail race? We’ve all been there, watching buffering videos and wondering if the price tag justifies the frustration. Forest VPN flips that script by delivering lightning‑fast speeds, a server network, and a privacy policy—all at a fraction of mainstream costs. Ready to see how this friendly service can change your internet experience?

Why Forest VPN Stands Out

Our servers are strategically placed across 70+ countries, giving you a lightning‑fast connection no matter where you are. Benchmarks show speeds up to 250 Mbps on a single core, beating many premium providers by 30 %. We use the latest encryption standards—AES‑256‑GCM and ChaCha20—so your data stays private without sacrificing speed. Our privacy policy is transparent, with no logs kept beyond what’s necessary for service operation. Pricing starts at $3.99/month, undercutting the industry average by 40 % while offering a 30‑day money‑back guarantee.

Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned admin, the intuitive web interface and mobile app let you manage VPN with ease. We’ve partnered with major data centers, giving you a choice of nearby servers for optimal latency. Our support team is available 24/7, answering questions faster than most paid VPNs.

One of our users, Alex, says,

“Switching to Forest VPN cut my streaming buffering from 10 seconds to a blink.”

Try Forest VPN today and experience the difference yourself—no credit card required for the first 14 days. Our servers run on dedicated hardware with redundant power supplies, guaranteeing uptime even during outages. We support OpenVPN, WireGuard, and IKEv2, so you can pick the protocol that best matches your device. All our connections are automatically encrypted; you never need to adjust settings.

No data caps or throttling means you can stream, game, or work without limits. Our user‑friendly dashboard lets you monitor bandwidth, uptime, and active devices in real time. You can switch servers with a single click, and the app automatically selects the nearest one.

We offer a 14‑day free trial—no credit card required—so you can test the service risk‑free. If you’re a business, our family plan supports up to 10 simultaneous connections for a single account. Our strict no‑logs policy means we never record your browsing history or device data.

We’re proud to be GDPR‑compliant and regularly publish transparency reports. We guarantee 24‑hour uptime and failover, so you never face downtime. Our network uses a routing model that picks the fastest path.

If you’re curious about our infrastructure, we publish detailed server specs on our site.

Protocol	Speed	Encryption	Latency
OpenVPN	200 Mbps	AES‑256‑GCM	25 ms
WireGuard	240 Mbps	ChaCha20	15 ms
IKEv2	180 Mbps	AES‑256‑GCM	20 ms

Mikrotik VPN Router Setup Guide

Prerequisites

RouterOS v6.48 or newer (v7 is supported but not covered in this guide).
OpenVPN package installed: system package add openvpn.
WireGuard package installed: system package add wireguard.
OpenWRT firmware 19.07+ with luci-proto-openvpn and luci-proto-wireguard packages.

mikrotik vpn router setup steps

OpenVPN Server Setup

Generate server certificates on a separate machine using EasyRSA:

bash

1./easyrsa init-pki
2   ./easyrsa build-ca nopass
3   ./easyrsa gen-req server nopass
4   ./easyrsa sign-req server server

Copy ca.crt, server.crt, and server.key to the MikroTik router.
In RouterOS, create the server profile:

bash

1/ppp profile add name=ovpn-profile local-address=10.8.0.1 remote-address=10.8.0.0/24

Add the OpenVPN server:

bash

1/interface ovpn-server server add enabled=yes name=ovpn1 port=1194 profile=ovpn-profile

Import the certificates:

bash

1/certificate import file-name=ca.crt
2   /certificate import file-name=server.crt
3   /certificate import file-name=server.key

Configure firewall rules to allow traffic:

bash

1/ip firewall filter add chain=input protocol=tcp dst-port=1194 action=accept

OpenVPN Client Setup

Create a client certificate using EasyRSA:

bash

1./easyrsa gen-req client1 nopass
2   ./easyrsa sign-req client client1

Copy ca.crt, client1.crt, and client1.key to the MikroTik router.
Add the client profile:

bash

1/ppp profile add name=ovpn-client-profile local-address=10.8.0.2 remote-address=10.8.0.0/24

Add the OpenVPN client interface:

bash

1/interface ovpn-client add name=ovpn-client1 connect-to=203.0.113.1 address=1194 profile=ovpn-client-profile

Import certificates and set the client to use the server certificate:

bash

1/certificate import file-name=client1.crt
2   /certificate import file-name=client1.key

WireGuard Server Setup

Generate keys on the router:

bash

1/interface wireguard add name=wg0 listen-port=51820
2   /interface wireguard peer add interface=wg0 public-key=BASE64ENCODEDPUBKEY allowed-ips=10.9.0.2/32

Assign an IP address to the interface:

bash

1/ip address add address=10.9.0.1/24 interface=wg0

Add firewall rule to allow UDP port 51820:

bash

1/ip firewall filter add chain=input protocol=udp dst-port=51820 action=accept

WireGuard Client Setup

Generate a key pair on the client machine (Linux):

bash

1wg genkey | tee privatekey | wg pubkey > publickey

Add the client public key to the router as a peer:

bash

1/interface wireguard peer add interface=wg0 public-key=BASE64ENCODEDPUBKEY allowed-ips=10.9.0.2/32

Configure the client’s WireGuard interface:

typescript

1[Interface]
2   PrivateKey = BASE64ENCODEDPRIVATEKEY
3   Address = 10.9.0.2/32
4   DNS = 8.8.8.8
5   
6   [Peer]
7   PublicKey = BASE64ENCODEDPUBKEY
8   Endpoint = 203.0.113.1:51820
9   AllowedIPs = 0.0.0.0/0
10   PersistentKeepalive = 25

Troubleshooting

NAT traversal: Ensure the router’s firewall allows outbound UDP/TCP for the chosen ports and that the ISP does not block them.
DNS leaks: Verify that the dns option in the client configuration points to a VPN‑bound DNS server or use system dns set allow-remote-requests=no on the router.
Key mismatches: Confirm that the public key on the client matches the one configured on the router and that both keys are base64 encoded.

Comparison Table

Feature	OpenVPN	WireGuard
Setup Complexity	Medium (certificates, PKI)	Low (key pair only)
Performance	~70‑80 % of native speed	~95‑100 % of native speed
Compatibility	Widely supported	Limited on older OS

Meta description: This guide covers mikrotik vpn router setup for OpenVPN and WireGuard, including prerequisites, step‑by‑step configuration, troubleshooting, and a comparison table to help you choose the best protocol.

All pricing figures are accurate as of 2026.

Pricing Plans That Fit Every Budget

Free Tier

With the free tier, you can explore Forest VPN without spending a dime. You’ll get access to up to 20 servers worldwide, but there’s a 5 GB monthly bandwidth limit. Streaming is capped, and speeds slow down once you hit the cap. It’s a good fit for quick browsing or testing the service before you commit.

Individual Plan

The individual plan unlocks unlimited bandwidth and priority support. It costs $7.99 per month or $79 per year, giving you access to all 70+ servers, no throttling, and instant connections. Remote workers love the dedicated IP option, while gamers enjoy the low latency. The plan comes with a 30‑day money‑back guarantee.

Family & Team Plans

The family plan supports up to 5 devices simultaneously for $12.99 per month or $129 per year. The team plan accommodates 10 users, making it suitable for small businesses that need secure office connectivity; it costs $19.99 per month or $199 per year. Both plans include priority support, dedicated IPs, and no bandwidth limits. Annual billing offers a 15% discount, and the 30‑day money‑back guarantee applies.

Monthly vs Annual Billing

Monthly billing gives you flexibility—you can cancel anytime without penalty. Annual plans provide a 15% discount, saving about $15 each year. Both billing options deliver identical features, speed, and support. If you’re a casual browser, the free tier might be enough. For reliable uptime, the annual individual plan is the most cost‑effective choice, keeping your service uninterrupted while lowering your monthly cost.

Aligning Plans with Your Needs

Casual users who browse news or stream music can start with the free tier and upgrade later.
Remote workers juggling multiple devices benefit from the individual plan’s unlimited bandwidth and dedicated IP.
Small offices requiring secure VPN access for all employees should choose the team plan, which supports simultaneous connections and offers a 15% annual discount.

Ready to experience secure, affordable VPN? Sign up for Forest VPN today and enjoy a 30‑day money‑back guarantee.