{"id":808269,"date":"2023-11-16T22:33:33","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:33:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/?p=808269"},"modified":"2024-03-26T17:04:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T17:04:35","slug":"what-is-vpn-easy-to-understand-answers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/pl\/what-is-vpn-easy-to-understand-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Answering FAQ: What is VPN and how does it work and more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#3c73a3&#8243; link_font=&#8221;|700|||on|||#000000|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#007bff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"understanding-vpns-a-simple-guide-for-everyone\">Understanding What is VPN: A Simple Guide for Everyone<\/h2>\n<p>Hey there! I assume you wonder about what a VPN is and how it works. I also assume you&#8217;re curious about which VPN works best with Netflix or which is the ideal VPN for your Android or iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>Well, you&#8217;re in the right place! I will try to explain it as simple as possible. In case you are looking for more information, then check out our blog. We should have most of the answers in different posts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-a-vpn-and-how-does-it-work\">What is a VPN, and How Does It Work?<\/h2>\n<p>First off, &#8222;VPN&#8221; stands for Virtual Private Network. Think of it like a secret tunnel for your internet activity. Normally, when you go online, your internet service provider (ISP) can see everything you do, and so can anyone else if they&#8217;re snooping.<\/p>\n<p>Now, a little bit more technical explanation of What is VPN.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Virtual Private Network<\/strong> &#8211; is a technology that you can use to protect your internet connection. VPNs use encryption protocols for protection, making your data impossible to read. Moreover, VPNs let you access the internet through a private network.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This private network creates a VPN tunnel between you and the VPN server<\/strong>. This connection helps to keep your data confidential and secure. But not only. VPN tunnel allows you to bypass internet restrictions. It&#8217;s the ultimate online protection tool you never knew you needed &#8211; until now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, What a VPN does is it hides your activity from prying eyes.<\/strong> It does this by encrypting your data (which is like turning it into a secret code) and routing it through a server in another location. The best is that you can choose the location of the server you will connect to. This way, what you do online is private, and your location can appear to be wherever the VPN server is installed.<\/p>\n<p>This means you can change your online location instantly by switching VPN servers.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, when someone tries to see what you&#8217;re up to, all they see is that VPN server, but not you. Nobody will see where you really are. Nevertheless, <strong>using a good professional VPN that follows a no-logs policy is important<\/strong>. Read more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/go\/purevpn-no-log-policy\">PureVPN&#8217;s no-logs policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\/strong><br \/><strong>DON&#8217;T GET A VPN BEFORE YOU READ THE COMPLETE INFORMATION ABOUT VPNs.<\/strong><br \/>VPNs can&#8217;t protect you 100%. They can only make your data private if you follow some principles. <strong>So, keep reading if you want to know how to use VPN properly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We have a special offer for you &#8211; <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" title=\"Link to page describing how to get eBook What is VPN and PureVPN for free for 7 days\" href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/opt-in\/what-is-vpn-free-ebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click to download a free eBook with a link to the FREE version of the PureVPN available for 7 days<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Link to the list of content of the free eBook What is VPN\" href=\"#what_is_vpn_table_of_content\">Check the content of the FREE eBook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-VPN-works-schematic1024.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;What is a VPN and How do VPNs work &#8211; schematic &#8211; infographics&#8221; title_text=&#8221;What is a VPN and How do VPNs work &#8211; schematic &#8211; infographics&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; src_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Why would you want to use a VPN?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|700|||on|||#000000|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#007bff&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>A VPN is a tool that can help you stay safe and secure when you use the internet. It works by creating a &#8222;tunnel&#8221; between your computer or device and a VPN server somewhere else in the world. In truth, there is no real tunnel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The encryption used to protect the data is called a tunnel.<\/strong> It starts at your device because a VPN encrypts your data before sending it through this tunnel. So, a VPN changes your data into a secret code that only your device and VPN server understand.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-vpns-do\">What Do VPNs Do?<\/h2>\n<p>VPNs are used for a bunch of reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Keeping your internet activity away from snoops (like hackers or advertisers)<\/li>\n<li>Getting around blocks or filters on the internet (like accessing content that&#8217;s not available in your country)<\/li>\n<li>Making your connection secure, especially on public Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li>Getting the same prices for products as others from different locations (websites tend to change prices based on your IP address)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"why-would-i-use-vpn\">Why Would I Use a VPN?<\/h2>\n<p>Think of a VPN as your personal internet bodyguard. It protects your privacy online, lets you access global content, and keeps your connection safe and sound, especially on sketchy public Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro TIP:<\/strong> When I was in the military, I had to travel to different countries. That made it impossible to access services like streaming. So, I had to use a good VPN to use what I paid for. Therefore, by using this way VPN, you use your rights to access the content you paid for.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"what-vpn-works-with-netflix\">What VPN Works with Netflix?<\/h2>\n<p>Ah, Netflix! We all love binge-watching our favorite shows, but sometimes, Netflix content varies by country. As I mentioned already, it&#8217;s even worse when you must travel, like I did. That time, you can&#8217;t access the content you paid for. <strong>In that case, use a VPN.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>However, not all VPNs work with Netflix because Netflix tries to block VPN users from accessing content that&#8217;s not available globally. But here&#8217;s the good news: <strong>PureVPN works with Netflix<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>One cool trick is using a dedicated IP from PureVPN. This means you get your own private internet address, which reduces the chances of Netflix blocking you because it doesn&#8217;t look like tons of traffic is coming from the same place. It&#8217;s very common when you use VPN server shared among other VPN users.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"want-to-give-purevpn-a-spin-with-netflix-use-my-link-to-get-a-full-version-free-for-a-7-day-trial-\">\ud83d\udce2 Want to give PureVPN a spin with Netflix? As we all, you too want to test it first. So, use my link to <a title=\"Link to special offer to get full version of PureVPN for free for 7 days\" href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/get\/purevpn-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">get a full version for free for a 7-day trial<\/a>!<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"best-vpn-for-android-and-iphone\">Best VPN for Android and iPhone<\/h2>\n<p>Not all VPNs play nice with every device. It is important to test it because different phones might not work well with certain VPNs. I&#8217;ve tested <strong>PureVPN on my Android phone<\/strong>, and it&#8217;s been smooth sailing. A friend of mine uses it on their iPhone too, and it works just as well. So, if you&#8217;re looking for a reliable VPN that&#8217;s friendly with both Android and iPhone, PureVPN is worth checking out.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"try-purevpn-on-your-device-use-my-link-for-a-7-day-free-trial-of-the-full-version\">\ud83d\udce2 <a title=\"Link to special offer to get full version of PureVPN for free for 7 days\" href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/get\/purevpn-free-trial\">Try the full version of PureVPN on your device for 7 days for free<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-fastest-vpn\">The Fastest VPN<\/h2>\n<p>When you connect to the VPN you can choose the location and type of code used for encryption. But, your choice will impact the level of security and speed of the VPN tunnel. That is why some users complain about VPNs. It&#8217;s essential to understand how VPN protocols work to get the benefits of a VPN.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So, you are looking for speed and security?<\/strong> Let me explain that the fastest VPN isn&#8217;t just about the VPN itself. It&#8217;s also about your device, how far you are from the VPN server and your internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>However, a stable connection is key, and <strong>PureVPN has proven to be super stable<\/strong>\u00a0in my tests. Even when the internet gets a bit slow, PureVPN keeps things smooth.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>For speed tests, fast-forward to 2:40. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch it carefully till the end to see the difference between different servers in different countries.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"check-out-my-test-video-to-see-purevpn-in-action-and-use-my-link-for-a-7-day-free-trial-\">\ud83d\udce2 Check out my test video to see PureVPN in action!<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Review Video&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||80px||false|false&#8221; global_module=&#8221;806605&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Overpass|900|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;56px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.1em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Overpass|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; header_3_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;38px&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;26px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; header_3_font_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_3_font_phone=&#8221;Overpass|700|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_3_font_size_tablet=&#8221;24px&#8221; header_3_font_size_phone=&#8221;18px&#8221; header_3_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Speed Tests and Review<\/h3>\n<h2>The PureVPN Speed Tests<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Overpass||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_font_size_phone=&#8221;14px&#8221; text_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Check the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCY2R1KS4JR4UuZ7TPPZwrGg\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"UseSecureVPN YouTube channel link\">UseSecureVPN YouTube channel<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; <strong>LIKE<\/strong> and <strong>SUBSCRIBE to support our efforts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you!<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=jxrf2oEkyWY&#8221; image_src=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/PureVPN-speed-test-1024&#215;576.jpg&#8221; play_icon_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; font_icon=&#8221;&#xe0a3;||divi||400&#8243; thumbnail_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.4)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;What is VPN in 10 simple points&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|700|||on|||#000000|&#8221; link_text_color=&#8221;#007bff&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; link_text_color__hover_enabled=&#8221;on|hover&#8221; link_text_color__hover=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vpns-with-free-trials\">VPNs with Free Trials<\/h2>\n<p>While many VPNs offer a 30-day money-back guarantee, getting an actual free trial is rare. But guess what? Through my link, you can get a\u00a0<strong>FREE trial of PureVPN<\/strong>. It&#8217;s a great way to test the waters without committing.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"-cta-grab-your-free-trial-of-purevpn-through-my-link-and-enjoy-7-days-of-testing-for-free-\">\ud83d\udce2 <a title=\"Link to the page with a special free trial that allows testing of full version of PureVPN for 7 days\" href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/get\/purevpn-free-trial\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Grab your free trial of PureVPN through my link and enjoy 7 days of testing for free<\/a>.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vpn-in-10-simple-points\">What is VPN in 10 simple points<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Virtual Private Network (VPN):<\/strong> A VPN, short for Virtual Private Network, is a technology that creates a secure and private connection over the internet, allowing users to access the web while protecting their privacy and enhancing security.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secure Tunnel:<\/strong> At its core, a VPN creates a secure and encrypted tunnel between your device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet) and a server operated by the VPN provider. This tunnel safeguards your data from potential eavesdroppers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Privacy Protection:<\/strong> VPNs help protect your online privacy by masking your real IP address. Instead, your IP address appears as if it&#8217;s coming from the VPN server&#8217;s location, making it difficult for websites and online services to track your real-world location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Encryption:<\/strong> VPNs use encryption protocols to scramble your data, making it unreadable to anyone who might intercept it. This encryption ensures the confidentiality and integrity of your internet traffic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anonymous Browsing:<\/strong> VPNs enable anonymous browsing by hiding your online activities from your internet service provider (ISP), hackers, and even government agencies. This means your ISP won&#8217;t be able to monitor or record your web usage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Geo-restriction Bypass:<\/strong> VPNs allow you to bypass geographical restrictions imposed by websites and streaming services. By connecting to a server in a different region, you can access content that is typically unavailable in your location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enhanced Security:<\/strong> When connected to a VPN, your data is protected even when using public Wi-Fi networks, which are often insecure. VPNs add an extra layer of security to prevent cyberattacks, such as man-in-the-middle attacks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Circumventing Censorship:<\/strong> VPNs are valuable tools for individuals living in countries with strict internet censorship. They can help users access blocked websites and communicate freely.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remote Access:<\/strong> In a business context, companies use VPNs to provide secure remote access to their internal network resources. This allows employees to work from home or while traveling and still maintain a secure connection to their workplace&#8217;s servers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online Freedom:<\/strong> VPNs promote internet freedom by allowing users to control their online experiences. They empower individuals to access information, express opinions, and communicate without fear of surveillance or restrictions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"why-would-you-want-to-use-vpn\">Why would you want to use a VPN?<\/h2>\n<p>Well, there are a few reasons. One is that it can help protect your privacy. Suppose you go to McDonald&#8217;s, a coffee shop, or an airport and connect to the free WiFi. First, you don&#8217;t know to what device you are connecting. Second, your connection without a VPN is open. So, the internet service provider (ISP) can see everything you do online. That means they can see what websites you visit, what you search for, and even what you type into forms.<\/p>\n<p>Some will tell you that there is an SSL (HTTPS) that protects you. It&#8217;s true if you know the WiFi access point you connect to. But often hackers set up fake access points, and you might not even notice it. If you use one of them, they can capture everything you do online. So, your logins, passwords, and every data that goes online. To protect you from this type of cyberattack, you need a VPN. With a VPN, nobody between you and the VPN server can read the data and see what you&#8217;re doing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"unblock-websites-or-social-media\">How can I unblock websites or social media?<\/h2>\n<p>Another reason to use a VPN is to access content with restrictions. It&#8217;s more and more often that countries or corporations block access to the internet or specific websites like social media, ChatGPT, etc.. VPN can help you to bypass it. For example, if you live in the United States and want to watch a TV show that is only available in the United Kingdom. Then, you can use a VPN to make it look like you&#8217;re in the UK. You start the VPN app on your device and select the VPN server in the place where you want to have access. Next, you connect to that server and access content. It looks like your device is the server. Nobody can recognize that you are in a completely different place. You can read more about how to watch some sports events for free.<\/p>\n<p>So, a VPN is a tool that can help you stay safe and secure when you use the internet. It can protect your privacy, allow you to access blocked content, and help protect you from bad guys. Still, there are essential aspects that I will cover next in this article.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"choosing-your-vpn\">Choosing Your VPN for Firestick<\/h2>\n<p>So, what VPN should you use? It depends on what you need it for &#8211; Netflix, secure browsing, or maybe for your specific device like Android, iPhone, or even a Firestick. Speaking of which, using a VPN on Firestick can enhance your streaming experience by unlocking more content and keeping your watching habits private.\u00a0<strong>Installing <a title=\"Link to article about using PureVPN on firestick\" href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/free-vpn-for-firestick-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN on Firestick<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is straightforward, and it opens up a world of content for you to enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/VPN-Tunnel.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;VPN Tunnel on UseSecureVPN.com&#8221; title_text=&#8221;VPN Tunnel&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; src_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;30px&#8221; ol_position=&#8221;outside&#8221; ol_item_indent=&#8221;20px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;What is VPN tunneling?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"vpn-tunneling\">What is VPN tunneling?<\/h2>\n<p>A VPN creates a secure connection between your device and a VPN server. That server belongs to the VPN network. So, when you look for a VPN, you need to consider the locations of servers and how many of them they offer. You can pick any server from their list if you subscribe to the VPN service. It means that in seconds you can switch your connection and access the internet from that place.<br \/>Watch the video presenting how the VPN works:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text ul_item_indent=&#8221;30px&#8221; ol_position=&#8221;outside&#8221; ol_item_indent=&#8221;20px&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Does VPN make my computer or phone extra safe?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; link_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, your device (like your computer, phone, or tablet) connects to a VPN server. To connect to the server, you need an account and a VPN application installed on your device. Their application will encrypt your connection and turn it into a secret code. This is the VPN tunnel connecting you to the VPN server. Once your data reaches the VPN server, the software will decrypt and send it to the internet. This will make you look like you are connecting from a server located anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the VPN mechanism, your ISP or hackers cannot read your data. Even if they intercept it when you&#8217;re using public Wi-Fi, they will not be able to decrypt it. This also helps to bypass geographic restrictions. Whenever you connect to the VPN server, you appear as connecting from the VPN server location.<\/p>\n<p>I hope this helps illustrate how a VPN works!<br \/>Now let me explain when VPN will not work as expected and how to prevent it.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does-vpn-make-computer-or-phone-extra-safe\">Does VPN make a computer or phone extra safe?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes and no. As I explained already, VPN is software installed on your device. If you have a virus, it will access your data before it&#8217;s encrypted by the VPN. In this case, VPN will not protect you unless you install an antivirus. Some VPNs offer a complete set of protection apps. So you might get not only a VPN but also an antivirus or ads blocker and even more.<\/p>\n<p>Besides encrypting your online activity, many VPNs come with built-in security features. For example, they can protect you from malware and phishing attacks. 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Unfortunately, VPN can protect you only up to the VPN server. From that point, your connection becomes unprotected. That is why it&#8217;s essential to practice safe online habits.<\/p>\n<p>First, you must understand that VPN will not make your identity private if you log in to Google. Whenever you login, the service you use will know it is you. So, they might track your IP and recognize that you use VPN if you switch locations in the meantime. Also, if you login to services from different VPN servers, they will assume you travel or use a VPN. To avoid that, always try to have a VPN turned on and use static VPN IP. This is an extra service that not all VPNs provide. So, you will have to pay extra for it. It&#8217;s a little, but it&#8217;s very useful. Still, you need to remember that even a remote static address will point back to you if you use it to log in somewhere.<\/p>\n<p>In case you use a shared VPN IP, which is the standard option, you access the internet from the same IP as the rest of the VPN users. This is important to understand from two aspects. You have a higher level of anonymity but share the internet connection with others. It means your VPN connection will be slower than it would be on private, static IP. To be honest, even static IPs can use the same network connection as others. This is a more advanced configuration, and I will not cover it in this article to keep it simple.<\/p>\n<p>You might already noticed that you should use the same VPN servers for the specific services you log in to. Moreover, I recommend using static VPN IP with particular services, for example, Netflix. This will make it difficult to recognize you as using VPN. Instead, it will look like your home or office is at the VPN location.<\/p>\n<p>VPN is not an easy topic, and to complicate it further, there are other techniques used to discover if you use VPN. Unfortunately, I can&#8217;t cover everything in this article, but you might want to <strong>get a free eBook<\/strong>, &#8222;<strong>VPN is what?<\/strong>&#8222;. 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HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) provides encryption for the data. HTTPS protects your communication with the website in a fundamental way. HTTPS-enabled websites use SSL\/TLS encryption to protect your data. (SSL\/TLS stands for Secure Sockets Layer\/Transport Layer Security)<br \/>Yet, using HTTPS alone doesn&#8217;t provide complete privacy and security. Even if you&#8217;re using HTTPS, there are several ways that someone can track your online activity. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your ISP can still see the domains you&#8217;re visiting, even if they can&#8217;t see the content of your traffic.<\/li>\n<li>Your IP address can be used to track your location and other identifying information. Check our page to find out What is my IP.<\/li>\n<li>Some websites still don&#8217;t use HTTPS. Then your data is transmitted in plain text. So, anybody can intercept it and read it.<\/li>\n<li>cybercriminals can still use various methods to steal your login credentials or other sensitive information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are only some examples justifying the need for the use of VPN. With a commercial VPN, you get an extra layer of security and protection. VPNs encrypt and route your traffic through a secure server. This helps to hide your IP address and other online activity data. That is why HTTPS with a VPN can provide extra protection for your online privacy and security.<\/p>\n<h2>VPN for iPhone<\/h2>\n<p>Using a VPN on your iPhone can help to protect your online privacy and security. This is essential if you travel or use it with free hotspots. Moreover, VPN allow you to access geo-restricted content. There are many VPN apps available for iOS devices. You can try PureVPN, NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, CyberGhost. When using a VPN on your iPhone, look for strong encryption and strict no-logging policy. Additionally, make sure to follow any setup instructions provided by the VPN provider. This will help you to ensure that your iPhone is properly configured.<\/p>\n<h2>VPN for school<\/h2>\n<p>I know how frustrating it is when they block you from accessing YouTube or social media. That is why using a VPN at school can help you bypass any internet restrictions or censorship. With a VPN, you can access restricted websites or use blocked apps. But it&#8217;s important to note that using a VPN at school may be against your school&#8217;s acceptable use policy. So, please check with your school&#8217;s IT department before using a VPN. 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You don&#8217;t want your data to leak and let someone unauthorized access your home network.<\/p>\n<h2>VPN for Chrome<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, you might have problems downloading a VPN app. In that situation, try first installing VPN for Chrome. If you install it and connect to the VPN server, you can try to download the VPN system app. This problem might happen on school Chromebooks. You have to remember that a VPN extension may not offer the same level of security as a full VPN client. So it&#8217;s important to install the full VPN app.<\/p>\n<h2>VPN is safe<\/h2>\n<p>Like everything, yes, when used properly. VPN is a safe and effective tool for protecting your online privacy and security. Still, choose a reputable VPN provider with strong encryption and a strict no-logging policy. Don&#8217;t forget that using a VPN may not make you completely anonymous online. There are still potential risks associated with using the internet. 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This is the best way to check if you need a VPN and if it will solve your problem. Plus, you&#8217;ll be supporting our website and helping us to continue providing valuable content to our readers.<\/p>\n<p>So why wait? Sign up for FREE eBook today, get our special link and start enjoying a safer, more secure, and more open internet experience!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffff00;\"><strong>Check the Table of Content below<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;what_is_vpn_table_of_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;20px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>&#8222;What is VPN&#8221; Table of Content<\/h2>\n<p>What you can find inside the FREE eBook:<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;1. 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Exploring VPN Limitations&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/limitations-of-vpn.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;Key Benefits of VPNs&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPNs are not a solution for everything.<br \/>FREE VPN = MORE EXPENSIVE<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;5. 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Preparation Steps Before Using a VPN&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/using-a-vpn.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;Using a VPN&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What to consider before getting a VPN<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;7. VPN speed degradation&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-speed.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;VPN speed&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Data has to be encrypted on your device<br \/>Data has to be decrypted on the VPN server<br \/>A number of servers and users<br \/>The distance between your device and the VPN server<br \/>Your ISP<br \/>Home router<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;8. Using VPNs for Geo-Shifting&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-geo-blocking.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;VPN Geo-blocking&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Understanding the need to bypass geo-blocking<br \/>Why would you try to bypass Geo-blocking?<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;9. Assessing VPN Trustworthiness&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/trustworthiness-of-a-vpn.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;Trustworthiness of a VPN&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPN service providers see everything you are hoping to protect<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;10. VPN Limitations Revisited&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-limitations.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;VPN limitations&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPN will not protect you from your own mistakes<br \/>By using VPN and adequately cleaning the browser tracking cookies, you can continue reading the articles for free<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;11. Understanding VPN Legality&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-legality.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;VPN legality&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Where using a VPN is illegal<br \/>Potential Consequences of VPN Usage<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;12. Router with a VPN for home and travel&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vpn-router.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;VPN Router&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPN router for home<br \/>VPN router for travel<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;13. How to Choose the Right VPN&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/best-vpn.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;Best VPN&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step-by-step guide for selecting the best VPN<br \/>Step 1 &#8211; VPN server locations<br \/>Step 2 &#8211; Fast and stable connection<br \/>Step 3 &#8211; Smart devices support<br \/>Step 4 &#8211; The maximum simultaneous connections<br \/>Step 5 &#8211; Encryption<br \/>Step 6 &#8211; No-logs policy and jurisdiction<br \/>Step 7 &#8211; Additional features<br \/>Step 8 &#8211; Customer support<br \/>Step 9 &#8211; User-oriented interface<br \/>Step 10 &#8211; Plan, price, payment, and refunds<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;14. Overcoming VPN Blocks with PureVPN for Free&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/PureVPN.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;PureVPN&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Obfuscation feature that helps hide VPN traffic from firewalls and DPI, to bypass VPN blocks<br \/>Dedicated IP and port forwarding options to bypass any blocks<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;15. List of Effective VPNs for Bypassing Blocks&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VPNs-for-Bypassing-Blocks.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;VPNs for Bypassing Blocks&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>VPNs listed with their main features<\/p>\n<p>PureVPN<br \/>Surfshark<br \/>NordVPN<br \/>ExpressVPN<br \/>VyprVPN<br \/>CyberGhost<br \/>Private Internet Access (PIA)<br \/>TorGuard<br \/>AtlasVPN<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;16. Free vs. Premium VPNs for Bypassing Blocks&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Free-VPN-vs-Premium-VPN.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;Free VPN vs Premium VPN&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Evaluating the limitations of free VPNs<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;17. Exploring Free VPNs&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Free-VPN-services.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;Free VPN services&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sustainability of Free VPN Services<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;18. VPN, HTTPS, TOR, and Proxy&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/VPN-HTTPS-PROXY-TOR.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;VPN HTTPS PROXY TOR&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>HTTPS<br \/>TOR<br \/>PROXY<br \/>Understanding the differences and use cases<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;19. Building Your Own VPN&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-create-your-own-vpn.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;How to create your own VPN&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes costs more than the commercial VPN<br \/>There is a disadvantage to free open-source VPNs<br \/>The monthly cost depends on your online activity and VPN usage<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;20. Exploring Alternatives to VPNs&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/alternatives-to-vpn.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;Alternatives to VPN&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you still don\u2019t know if\u00a0is a VPN worth it, then at least secure yourselves online with basic protections.<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;21. Selecting the Best VPN&#8221; front_content=&#8221;Hover or TAP to FLIP&#8221; front_image=&#8221;https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Selecting-the-Best-VPN.webp&#8221; front_image_alt=&#8221;Selecting the Best VPN&#8221; front_background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; front_body_font=&#8221;|600|on||||||&#8221; front_body_text_color=&#8221;#7CDA24&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false&#8221; custom_css_front_title_css=&#8221;margin-top:-100px;||background:rgba(0,0,0,0.6);||padding:5px;||color:#fff;||border-top: solid 1px #fff;||border-bottom: solid 1px #fff;||&#8221; custom_css_front_icon_css=&#8221;width: 450px!important;||z-index: -1;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Chapter about:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How to analyze the VPN offers and service providers<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_flipbox][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.23.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][dipl_flipbox layout1_flip_style=&#8221;left&#8221; front_title=&#8221;22. 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VPN prevents your ISP or other third parties from seeing your online activity. It&#8217;s similar to locking your doors or closing your blinds at home. Even if you&#8217;re not doing anything wrong, you still want to protect your personal space.<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;VPNs are slow and make my internet connection laggy.&#8221; question_custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Yes, VPN can sometimes slow down your internet connection. Still, many modern VPNs introduce minimal speed loss. Additionally, some VPNs optimize specialized servers to offer a fast internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;VPNs are expensive and not worth the cost.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The cost of using a VPN is often much less than the potential cost of a data breach or identity theft. They can result in lost money, time, and personal information. Moreover, I would like to clarify that in most cases, we spent more than $3-$5 daily on unneeded goods. Instead, <strong>you could improve your security for $3-$5 monthly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;VPNs are complicated to set up and use.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Many VPNs offer user-friendly interfaces and step-by-step setup guides. For example, you might check PureVPN. Additionally, many VPNs offer customer support to help you with any questions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;VPNs can be used for illegal activities, so I don&#8217;t want to be associated with that.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You are correct. VPNs can be used for illegal activities. But you can also use them for many legitimate purposes. For example, protecting your online privacy, accessing geo-restricted content, and bypassing internet censorship. Using a VPN doesn&#8217;t automatically make you a criminal &#8211; it&#8217;s simply a tool that can be used for both good and bad purposes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;I don&#8217;t trust VPN providers to keep my data secure.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Fair statement. Not all VPN providers are equal, and some may have weak security or data logging policies. But, many reputable VPN providers offer strong encryption and strict no-logging policies. Before choosing a VPN provider, do your research. Look for reviews and ratings like our list of <a title=\"Link to the VPN reviews comparison table\" href=\"https:\/\/usesecurevpn.com\/vpn-reviews-comparison-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN REVIEWS \u2013 COMPARISON TABLE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;VPNs can be blocked by some websites and services.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You are correct that some websites and services try to block access from VPN networks. Still, this is quite rare, and you can bypass it. Try using a different server or protocol. You can use specialized VPN servers if you want to connect to a specific website or service. VPN networks design some servers dedicated to, for example, Netflix.<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;Using a VPN is illegal in my country.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>You are correct. Some countries do restrict or ban the use of VPNs. If you&#8217;re unsure about the legality of using a VPN in your country, please check with a legal expert.<\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;VPNs are not necessary if I&#8217;m only using the internet for basic activities.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>At some point, you are right. VPNs may not be necessary for basic activities like browsing the web or checking email. Still, you should use a VPN if you&#8217;re concerned about online privacy and security. Additionally, you can use VPN to access geo-restricted content. For example, you can use a VPN to shop online for a reasonable price, regardless of location. <strong>There are many use cases to benefit from the use of a VPN.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/dipl_faq_page_schema_item][dipl_faq_page_schema_item faq_question=&#8221;VPNs can be inconvenient to use, especially when traveling.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m not sure if VPN can be inconvenient. Many modern VPNs offer user-friendly interfaces and can be set up with just a few clicks. What is more, for travelers, I recommend using a portable Access Point with a VPN. You can connect all your devices to your AP. It works as a single point of access. 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