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What is a VPN?
VPN stands for virtual private network
— a service that protects your internet connection and privacy online. VPNs create an encrypted tunnel for your data, protect your online identity by hiding your IP address, and allow you to use public Wi-Fi hotspots safely.
A next-gen antivirus built into NordVPN
Privacy-focused, proactive protection that helps stop scams, viruses, and online trackers before they can reach you.
Scam and phishing protection
You won’t have to deal with dangerous websites, fake shops, and phishing links — NordVPN helps block them in real time before you enter your password or lose money.
Malware protection
NordVPN helps protect your devices from viruses and other malware by scanning your downloading files. No reactive cleanup, damage, or heavy software slowing you down.
Ad and tracker blocking
You don’t have to worry about online tracking and intrusive ads — NordVPN helps block them automatically so that websites can’t gather extensive personal information about you.
Why do I need a VPN?
No one likes to be watched or tracked – even if they have nothing to hide. That’s why it’s important you step up your privacy game. Here’s when you need a VPN:
For secure online entertainment
Want a more relaxed evening of sitting back and enjoying a show? Watch your favorite TV series and movies without slowdowns — NordVPN can save your movie night by preventing your ISP from throttling your connection.
For private internet browsing
Government agencies, marketers, and internet service providers would all love to track and collect your browsing history, messages, and other private data. Best way to hide it? Using a VPN to keep your data to yourself.
NordVPN will guard your back every step of the way. Our next-gen antivirus helps you block malware in downloading files, phishing links, scam websites, and intrusive ads while you’re browsing.
For safe traveling
Use NordVPN to secure your connection on public Wi-Fi, so you can browse in full privacy even when you’re far away from home. Hackers have many methods to steal your data on public hotspots, but with a VPN your online traffic is invisible to them.
If you want to access your home content while traveling around the world, a VPN can also help. Install NordVPN on your device, and never miss a friend’s post on social media.
How does a VPN work?
VPN works by creating a secure encrypted connection between your device and the remote server so that your data can travel in secrecy.
It's worth finding out how a VPN works so you can make use of its full potential. Here’s what’s going on behind the scenes:
- 1.
When you connect to a virtual private network service, it authenticates your client with a VPN server.
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The server then applies an encryption protocol to all the data you send and receive.
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The VPN service creates an encrypted “tunnel” over the internet. This secures the data traveling between you and your destination.
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To ensure each data packet stays secure, a VPN wraps it in an outer packet, which is then encrypted through encapsulation. This is the core element of the VPN tunnel, keeping the data safe during transfer.
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When the data arrives at the server, the outer packet is removed through a decryption process.
How to set up a VPN
Set up your NordVPN account and have an encrypted VPN connection wherever you go in three easy steps:
01
Download
Download the NordVPN app to your device.
02
Log in
Open the app and tap “Sign up” to create a new account or “Log in” if you already have one.
03
Connect
To connect to the fastest server immediately, tap the “Secure my connection” button.
VPN encryption protocols
When people use a VPN, privacy and speed are their main concerns. That’s why we offer several different types of VPN protocols — you can choose one that’s best for your particular needs.
OpenVPN is the most popular encryption protocol, currently used by the majority of VPN providers in the world.
One of OpenVPN’s biggest strengths is that it is highly configurable. It also offers a nice balance between speed and security, as you can use it on both TCP and UDP ports.
Frequently asked questions
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Our app will check the links you click, the sites you visit, and the files you download to stop attacks before they reach your device.
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