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Do I Need a VPN?

Answer a few practical questions to see whether a VPN would be useful for the way you browse. The result may suggest starting free, comparing paid plans, or deciding that a VPN is not essential for you right now.

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Privacy questions

  1. Question 1 of 5. How often do you use public or shared Wi-Fi (cafés, hotels, airports, coworking, guest networks)?
  2. Question 2 of 5. Would you like websites to see less about your public IP address and approximate location?
  3. Question 3 of 5. Do you travel or regularly connect from unfamiliar networks?
  4. Question 4 of 5. Do you want VPN protection across several devices or for frequent everyday browsing?
  5. Question 5 of 5. Do you only need occasional, basic privacy protection rather than continuous coverage?
Answer all 5 questions to see your result.

What a VPN can—and cannot—do

A VPN can help

  • Replace the public IP address that websites see.
  • Encrypt traffic between your device and the VPN server.
  • Add protection when using unfamiliar or shared networks.
  • Reduce some forms of connection-level visibility.

A VPN cannot

  • Make someone completely anonymous.
  • Replace antivirus software, strong passwords, or multifactor authentication.
  • Prevent every form of tracking.
  • Protect you from phishing or scams you willingly interact with.
  • Hide your identity from services you sign into.
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