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A VPN (Virtual Private Network) protects your connection while you’re using the internet. It makes your browsing private, hides your IP (Internet Protocol) address and ensures your internet service provider (ISP) doesn’t track you.

In a nutshell, a VPN: 

  • Helps you to stay secure when using public Wi-Fi hotspots.
  • Masks your IP (Internet Protocol) address.
  • Encrypts your internet traffic, making your browsing more secure and private.
  • Allows you to access more internet content and bypass restrictions such as government censorship.
  • Ensures that your internet traffic isn’t tracked and recorded, later to be sold by your internet service provider (ISP), ad brokers, or snoops.

A VPN works by routing your device’s internet connection through your chosen VPNs private server rather than your internet service provider (ISP).

By doing so, a VPN changes your visible IP address. A VPN makes it appear as if you’re browsing from the VPN server’s location instead of your device.

That’s why you can appear virtually anywhere in the world using a VPN! This feature greatly improves your privacy and is one of the two primary reasons that make a VPN so useful. The other one is security. Let’s talk about it.

  • A VPN protects you on public Wi-Fi
  • A VPN masks browsing and torrent history
  • A VPN unlocks blocked and censored websites
  • A VPN helps stream Netflix privately
  • A VPN helps you avoid price discrimination
  • and more ...

So, Does a VPN make you anonymous?
No, a VPN does not make you anonymous. And don’t believe anyone who’ll tell you otherwise.
Let’s set one thing straight, no sugar coating – internet anonymity is a fantasy. Yes, you’ve read it right. There is no real way you can be anonymous on the web. 

OpenVPN is an open-source VPN protocol. It’s fast, secure, and compatible with many routers. Because it is open-sourced, its code has been examined through and through by cybersecurity experts worldwide. Generally, it performs worse than IKEV2 and WireGuard.

Available on: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Linux, and BSD.

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Setting up a VPN couldn’t be easier. We recommend downloading native apps, but you can always opt for a manual setup if you’re more tech-savvy.

Download a VPN application.
Set up a VPN manually.


For a more detailed guide, check out our article on How to set up a VPN on any device.

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