Mullvad exit IPs are surprisingly identifying | Hacker News

Hacker News users debated whether Mullvad’s deterministic exit IP mapping can make VPN users easier to correlate across sessions.

Critics say repeated, predictable exit IP ranges may help websites or moderators link accounts and build long-lived profiles.

Supporters argue the design keeps the service stateless, reduces server overhead, and preserves the same IP on reconnect.

The issue highlights a tradeoff between operational simplicity and stronger anonymity guarantees for privacy-focused VPN users.