What is a VPN and how does it work?

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet. When you connect to My Private VPN, your internet traffic is routed through this secure tunnel, hiding your IP address and encrypting all data in transit.

How it works

  1. You connect to one of our 30+ global servers
  2. Your traffic is encrypted with AES-256 encryption — the same standard used by banks and governments
  3. Your real IP address is masked with the VPN server’s IP
  4. Websites and services see the VPN server’s location, not yours

This means your ISP, hackers on public Wi-Fi, and other third parties cannot see what you’re doing online. Your connection is private, secure, and anonymous.

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