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What to check before choosing a free VPN
A free VPN can be a fine way to start, but you’re routing traffic through it. Check the publisher, funding, privacy label, permissions and trial terms first.
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Does a VPN slow down your internet?
Usually a little, sometimes not at all. See why a VPN can add latency, when it can feel faster, and how to measure and reduce the difference yourself.
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Do you need a VPN on public Wi-Fi?
HTTPS already protects most of what you send on public Wi-Fi, but the network operator can still see which services you use. See what a VPN actually changes.
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VPN vs private browsing: what is the difference?
Private browsing limits what your browser keeps on your device. A VPN changes how traffic reaches the internet. Learn when each helps and where their limits are.
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How to check whether your VPN changed your IP address
Compare your public IP before and after connecting to a VPN. Learn what a changed address means, why it may stay the same, and what this check cannot prove.
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DNS vs VPN: what changes when you connect?
DNS finds records for domain names; a VPN routes network traffic. Understand their different jobs and why a DNS lookup is not a VPN leak test.
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About these guides
Published by VVPN, the mobile VPN service for Android and iPhone. These guides explain our tools and common connection questions. VVPN is also the product we link to; this is not an independent VPN review site.
Each article includes sources and a publication date. We update the date when the guidance changes. An IP check can help you understand a connection, but it cannot certify privacy or security. For corrections or questions, contact support@vvpn.pro.