Ironically I have the OPPOSITE problem. I have to make an exception in my VPN client (Proton) for AnyStream, THEN log in to Peacock, then close AnyStream, disable the bypass, reset my VPN, THEN restart AnyStream and it works. If I try to log in from the VPN I have the same issues that JannaJive has from NOT using her VPN. Weirdness. (I think I had to do the same with Netflix also, but once logged in it's fine, same as Peacock, unlike Peacock though, I didn't have to re do its login after the update. All other services I use (Paramount, Hulu, Amazon, YouTube) have never had an issue with my VPN being active (and didn't require a re-login either).