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What Is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and How Does It Work?

A VPN will encrypt your internet traffic, hide your IP address, and help protect your privacy online. Find everything you need to know about VPNs in this complete guide.

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

  1. 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.

  2. Are VPNs Legal? VPN & Censorship Laws Around the World

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

  3. Which VPNs Leak Your Data? IP, DNS & WebRTC Leaks Explained (90+ Tested)

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. VPN Glossary

    Callum Tennent
    Callum Tennent
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    A visual representation of our VPN glossary

  8. 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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