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What is IPVanish?
IPVanish is a top-rated VPN provider. A VPN, short for Virtual Private Network, offers increased cybersecurity by encrypting online traffic and shielding IP addresses. With IPVanish, you can use the internet more anonymously and help protect your data from being tracked by third parties.
How a VPN works
A VPN works by establishing an encrypted connection between your device and the internet. This process relies on several crucial components:
1
VPN connection
When you initiate a VPN connection, it shifts the responsibility of your internet traffic delivery from your ISP to your VPN service provider, which uses VPN technology to bolster your online access.
2
VPN tunnel
A VPN uses tunneling protocols to encapsulate and encrypt your data into packets as it is sent to and from your device. This “tunnel” shields your internet activity from anyone monitoring your network connection, including advertisers and your ISP.
3
VPN encryption
As your internet data travels through the VPN tunnel, encryption transforms it from plaintext to unreadable code or ciphertext. This makes it accessible only to authorized parties.
4
VPN server
Instead of going directly to the intended destination, your encrypted data packets are first sent to a remote server, which acts as an intermediary. Then, the VPN server sends your traffic to the desired online destination on your behalf, masking your IP address and location in the process.
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IP address
Once connected to the VPN server, your device is assigned an IP address from the server, concealing your identifying IP address. This makes it appear as though your internet activities are originating from the server’s location instead of your true physical location.
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Why sacrifice the protection of one device for another? We don’t meter simultaneous VPN connections or installations, so you’ll never have to choose.
When and where to use a VPN
IPVanish provides a multitude of VPN benefits that are key in a variety of settings and scenarios. VPNs are commonly used to:
Connect safely to public Wi-Fi networks
When joining public Wi-Fi networks at coffee shops, public transit, airports, or hotels, your sensitive information can become vulnerable to network owners, digital eavesdroppers, and cybercriminals. Fortunately, a VPN creates an encrypted tunnel for your data to travel through, which helps shield your online activity from prying eyes. With IPVanish VPN, you can connect to public Wi-Fi networks and hotspots more confidently, knowing that your personal data and browsing history are safeguarded against unauthorized access.
Stream with added privacy and stability
Bandwidth throttling is a practice in which your Internet Service Provider monitors your network activity and slows down your internet speeds at their discretion. This ISP interference can be problematic for streaming. Not only are there privacy concerns at play, but there are also performance limitations to contend with. Thankfully, by shielding your home network activity from your ISP, IPVanish increases your digital privacy and lessens the likelihood of throttling in the process. And with dedicated streaming solutions like our Apple TV VPN app, Fire TV VPN app, and more, optimized streaming is easy with IPVanish.
Combat extreme cases of censorship
In some countries around the world, repressive governments partake in surveillance and enforce unjust restrictions and service bans, which threaten online freedom. Even in places where draconian internet regulation isn’t in place, overly aggressive firewalls and content-filtering systems can prevent access to charity, school, and social support websites and applications by mistake. But with IPVanish, you won’t be subject to this geographically imposed censorship. By altering your IP address, you can restore access to sites and services you’ve been wrongfully denied.
Simplified data protection
It takes just one tap to defend your online data using our VPN app. Unite security and convenience through advanced settings that help protect your online activity automatically, so you don’t have to remember.
Powerful internet privacy
Our anonymous IP addresses shield your internet traffic from third-party spying. Armor your Wi-Fi network connection, guard your location data, and keep your activity confidential with the best online privacy shield.
Optimized streaming speeds
Tap into one of the fastest virtual private networks in the world. Our advanced VPN technology delivers lightning-quick connection speeds, letting you stream sports, films, and television, in 4K and HD without constant buffering.
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Live, 24/7 support
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Everything you want from a VPN
Advanced Encryption
Help safeguard connections to handle personal data with end-to-end security.
Unlock Access
Connect to online content from anywhere without the risk of blocks.
Online Anonymity
Help protect the privacy of internet activity to avoid ISP tracking.
Unmetered Connections
Secure every device you own with no connection caps.
Innovative Technology
Power your traffic with WireGuard®, the latest advancement in VPN protocols.
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Cutting-edge VPN features
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Access from virtually anywhere
No matter where you are in the world, a high-speed VPN connection is available with IPVanish.
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How to get a VPN:
Step 1
Sign up for IPVanish
Pick the VPN plan that’s right for you and create an account. All IPVanish Yearly and 2-year subscriptions are backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Step 2
Download the VPN app
Go to your device’s app store to download and install the VPN app. And don’t forget, you can set up IPVanish on as many devices as you own.
Step 3
Connect to a location
Open the IPVanish app, select the international server of your choice, then tap the ‘CONNECT’ button to launch your VPN connection and secure your traffic.
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