Can't connect.. 1017?

[Trosh]

I've had no problems until today, but suddenly when I try to log in, starting at the server select, it just boots be back to the login screen. When I re-connect it says error 1017, can't connect, and that it should be temporary?

I've recently installed a VPN, so that must be the issue. Is there something I need to do to allow EQ to connect through it?

I have the VPN because I've decided to don the tinfoil hat against the government.. but I should still be able to connect to the servers, yes?