A VPN server is a server belonging to a virtual private network. In short, it’s remote physical hardware used to route your connection when you use VPN software. When your VPN is active, your personal web traffic travels via an encrypted tunnel through a server before it is sent to its destination. This process takes place in secure tunnels. But increased security isn’t the only benefit.
When you use a VPN, the server you connect to masks your true IP address. with its own IP address. As a result, you’ll appear as if you’re actually connecting from your server’s location rather than your true physical location.
Why should I use a VPN server to change my IP address?
You may not realize it, but your IP address has significant ramifications over your online privacy and freedom. Without VPN protection, your real IP address is vulnerable to the prying eyes of third parties and snoopers. And with your IP address, they can target you with area-specific ads, monitor your personal internet activity, and even approximate your true physical location.
Additionally, due to overly-aggressive filters, some of the websites you visit may even wrongfully deny you access to certain pages, services, and media because of your IP address. Fortunately, however, you can change your IP address with IPVanish and eliminate these issues.
When you use a VPN server to change your IP address, your new IP address will match the server’s IP. This increases your online privacy, because it prevents snoopers from determining your true physical location. It also allows you to evade unjustified restrictions placed on your true IP address.
Will a VPN server improve my internet speed?
In most cases, a VPN server will not improve your internet speed. This is because when you use a VPN, your internet traffic is first rerouted before it reaches its final destination. Additionally, VPN use adds a layer of security to your connection process.
As a result, many VPNs will slow down your internet speed. Fortunately, with IPVanish, this speed difference is often undetectable. In fact, while you shouldn’t bank on a VPN improving your internet speed, there are some instances where it can. Most of these instances are related to bandwidth throttling, which occurs due to ISP tracking. When your internet service provider monitors your traffic and determines you’re using a lot of bandwidth, they can intentionally slow down, or throttle, your speed.
Think of bandwidth throttling like a traffic jam. While under normal conditions one route may be the fastest, a traffic jam changes that. In those cases, another route could be faster, even if it’s technically a greater distance. For bandwidth throttling, a VPN works in a similar manner. A VPN server is more than likely a greater distance away than the servers your ISP uses to deliver your internet connection. But when they throttle that connection, rerouting your internet traffic may deliver a faster experience, regardless of the increased distance.
Even when bandwidth throttling is not a major issue, however, IPVanish still provides the fastest VPN experience possible. Our server network has been engineered for speed, with the most efficient hardware and software possible. Additionally, our VPN features have been specifically developed to ensure high-speed connections are always possible with IPVanish.
VPN Server Features In-App
WireGuard® Protocol
Our high-speed server network is now even faster, with the WireGuard VPN protocol, the latest advancement in VPN connection methods. Use this modern solution to experience IPVanish VPN with unmatched speed, security, stability, and simplicity.
Optimal Location
Not sure which server to choose? Try our ‘Optimal Location‘ feature. This option determines which servers are closest to you based on your real IP address and the real-time server load, then it uses an algorithm to identify the best server for you.
Server Favorites
If you use the same servers regularly, you shouldn’t have to search for them manually. Fortunately, with the IPVanish Server Favorites feature, you can bookmark them in the IPVanish VPN app for easier access and filtering.
Ping Time Filtering
Prefer to choose your server manually but still want to make your selection according to speed? You can sort our servers according to their current ping times, and sort by city or country if you’re looking in a particular region.
Why IPVanish?
Verified no-logs policy
IPVanish never monitors or records your online activity when you use our VPN service. Our strict no-logs policy has been independently audited and verified by a third party, so you can use IPVanish with the peace of mind you deserve.
24/7 customer support
Our support team of experts is available 24/7, 365 via live chat, email and phone to answer your questions and offer any troubleshooting assistance you need. They also maintain a database with FAQs and guides to cover all your VPN needs.
Unmetered connections
We offer an unmetered number of connections, so you can protect your privacy whenever you’re online. With one single IPVanish account, you can connect as many devices as you’d like to our VPN service to ensure that your entire household remains safe.
Money-back guarantee
Try IPVanish risk free. For all Yearly plans, we offer a full refund if you’re not completely satisfied with our VPN service, as long as the refund is requested within 30 days from the date of the purchase.
What protocols does IPVanish offer?
IPVanish supports multiple VPN protocols and connection types to meet all of our users’ needs. These include:
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