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Read our guides and tutorials about VPNs, and learn how to stay safe and private online

What Is a VPN?

A virtual private network (VPN) encrypts your traffic, hides your IP address, and protects your privacy online. Find out all about VPNs in this comprehensive guide.

Simon Migliano
Simon Migliano
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Illustration of two people learning about a VPN.

  1. How to Fix IP, DNS & Torrent VPN Leaks

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    An illustration of how to fix a leaky VPN

  2. How Much Does a VPN Cost?

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    illustration of a man purchasing a VPN from a computer screen that is designed like a vending machine

  3. Does a VPN Use Data? A Beginner’s Guide to Using VPNs on Mobile Data

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    illustration of a VPN protecting the mobile data usage on a smartphone

  4. VPN Server Security: Are Rented VPN Servers & Virtual Server Locations Safe?

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    an illustration of vpn servers, one rented, one virtual, and one with a virtual location

  5. Tor vs. VPN: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better For Online Privacy?

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    An illustration of two characters choosing between a VPN shield and a Tor onion.

  6. Is It Illegal to Use a VPN?

    Simon Migliano
    Simon Migliano
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    Illustration showing countries where VPNs are illegal and legal

  7. Which VPNs Leak Your Data? (90+ Tested)

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    Illustration of two characters trying to fix a leaking pipe.

  8. Five Eyes, Nine Eyes, 14 Eyes & More: Do VPN Jurisdictions Really Matter?

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    A man runs through five spotlights representing the five eyes alliance.

  9. Which VPNs Keep Logs? The Truth About VPN Logging Policies (90+ Tested)

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    An illustration of a man being watched by his device

  10. Proxy vs. VPN: What’s the Difference?

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    Illustration of two people choosing between a VPN and a proxy.

  11. VPN Glossary

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    A visual representation of our VPN glossary

  12. VPN Encryption, Protocols & Ciphers: The Ultimate Guide for Beginners

    JP Jones
    JP Jones
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    illustration of a man putting a message into a secure network of pipes, protecting it from the unprotected data outside of the pipes
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