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A VPN (virtual private network) is the easiest and most effective way for people to protect their internet traffic and hide their identities online. As you connect to a secure VPN server, your internet traffic goes through an
encrypted tunnel that nobody can see into
, including hackers, governments, and your internet service provider.
Consumers use VPNs
to keep their online activity private and ensure access to sites and services that might otherwise be restricted.
Companies use VPNs
to connect far-flung employees as if they were all using the same local network at a central office, but with fewer benefits for individuals than a personal VPN.
Benefits and advantages of VPN
Change your location
Using a VPN
changes your IP address
, the unique number that identifies you and your location in the world. With a new IP address, you can browse the internet as if you were in the UK, Germany, Canada, Japan, or
virtually any country
, if the VPN service has servers there.
Protect your privacy
Changing your IP address with a VPN helps
hide your identity
from websites, apps, and services that want to track you. Good VPNs also
hide your activity
from your internet provider, mobile carrier, and anyone else who may be listening, thanks to a layer of
strong encryption
.
Increase your security
Using a VPN
protects you from hacking
in many forms, including packet sniffing, rogue Wi-Fi networks, and man-in-the-middle attacks. Travelers, remote workers, and all kinds of on-the-go individuals use a VPN whenever they’re on an untrusted network like
free public Wi-Fi
.
Unblock websites
If you’re in a part of the world that restricts access to Google, Wikipedia, YouTube, or other sites and services, using a VPN will let you
regain access to the free internet
. You can also use a VPN to
break through firewalls
on school or office networks.
When should I use a VPN?
If privacy is important to you, you should use a VPN
every time you connect to the internet
. A VPN app runs in the background of your device so it won’t get in the way while you use other apps, stream content, and browse the internet. And you’ll have peace of mind knowing your privacy is always protected.
But here are some situations in which a VPN is especially useful:
While traveling
Exploring the world doesn’t mean you have to change the way you use the internet. A VPN lets you use the internet as if you were still in your home country,
no matter how far you travel
.
While streaming
Using a VPN lets you watch movies and TV on streaming services like
Netflix
,
Hulu
,
Amazon
, and
HBO
with freedom from ISP throttling or blocking by your ISP or local Wi-Fi network.
While on public Wi-Fi
Public Wi-Fi hotspots like those in cafes, airports, and parks are common hunting grounds for cybercriminals. Using a VPN on your devices
stops hackers in their tracks
.
While gaming
Using a VPN unlocks games, maps, skins, and other add-ons that might be restricted on your network. It also
shields you from DDoS attacks
and reduces ping and overall lag.
While torrenting
P2P file sharing usually means that strangers can see your IP address and possibly track your downloads. A VPN hides your IP address, letting you
torrent safely and anonymously
.
While shopping
Some online stores show different prices to people in different countries. With a VPN, you can
find the best deals in the world
no matter where you’re shopping from.
How does a VPN work?
To understand how a VPN works, it helps to first understand how your internet connection works without one.
Without a VPN
When you access a website without a VPN, you are being connected to that site through your internet service provider, or ISP. The ISP assigns you a
unique IP address
that can be used to identify you to the website. Because your ISP is handling and directing all your traffic, it can see which websites you visit. And your activity can be linked to you by that unique IP address.
With a VPN
When you connect to the internet with a VPN, the VPN app on your device (also called a
VPN client
) establishes a secure connection with a
VPN server
. Your traffic still passes through your ISP, but your ISP can no longer read it or see its final destination. The websites you visit can no longer see your original IP address, only the IP address of the VPN server, which is shared by many other users and changes regularly.
Here are several key concepts related to VPN that will help you understand how a VPN works and the benefits it provides:
Proxying
The VPN server acts like a
proxy
, or stand-in, for your web activity: Instead of your real IP address and location, websites you visit will only see the IP address and location of the VPN server.
This makes you more
anonymous
on the internet.
Authentication
Establishing a secure connection is a tricky problem solved by clever mathematics in a process called
authentication
.
Once authenticated, the VPN client and VPN server can be sure they are talking to each other and no one else.
Tunneling
VPNs also protect the connection between client and server with tunneling and encryption.
Tunneling is a process by which each data packet is
encapsulated
inside another data packet. This makes it harder for third parties to read in transit.
Encryption
Data inside the tunnel is also
encrypted
in such a way that only the intended recipient can decrypt it. This keeps the contents of your internet traffic completely hidden, even from your internet service provider.
VPN protocols
VPN protocols are the
methods
by which your device connects to the VPN server. Some protocols are better for
speed
, some are better for
security
, and some simply work better under certain network conditions.
Most VPNs use a standard set of protocols, but ExpressVPN built
Lightway
to outdo them all in speed, reliability, and security. Give it a try to see for yourself.
ExpressVPN automatically chooses the best protocol for your network, but you can also choose one manually.
Popular VPN protocols in use today include:
OpenVPN
IKEv2
L2TP / IPsec
PPTP
WireGuard
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SSTP**