Setting up a VPN and Observing the Effects of VPN on IP Addressing

In this tutorial, we'll outline the effects and impact that Virtual Private Network (VPN) has on IP Address, Location, and Web Browsing. We'll set up our own Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Note* This tutorial uses material from Let's Create Resource Groups and Deploy a Virtual Machine Together!

Environments and Technologies Used

• MicroSoft Azure Virtual Machines
• Remote Desktop Connection (RDP)
• Proton VPN (Free Version)

Operating Systems Used

• Windows 10 (21H2)

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Step By Step

Note* A virtual private network is a mechanism for creating a secure connection between a computing device and a computer network or between two networks, using an insecure communication medium such as the public Internet.

• Go to [www.whatismyipaddress.com]](https://whatismyipaddress.com/)
• Remember your Public IP Address and City

• Go into MicroSoft Azure
• Create an Azure Virtual Machine
• Set the Region to (Europe) France Central
• Set Image to Windows 10 Pro, version 22H2
• Set everything else to your liking.

• Log into your Virtual Machine
• Go to [www.whatismyipaddress.com]](https://whatismyipaddress.com/) on your Virtual Machine
• Observe and Take note of your New IP Address/ Region/ City

• Return to your PC
• Sign up for the Free Version of ProtonVPN
• Return to the Virtual Machine
• Log into your ProtonVPN Account using (https://account.protonvpn.com/login)
• Download the Client onto the Virtual Machine
• Complete the Installation
• Select a ProtonVPN Server located in Japan
• Let the Virtual Machine Restart

• Go to www.whatismyipaddress.com on your Virtual Machine, with VPN Activated
• Observe and Take note of your New IP Address/ Region/ City

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Results Explanation

This tutorial has taught step-by-step how to install a VPN, using a Virtual Machine, and configure a VPN inside of it.

• Accessing your Main PC, you'll see your original IP Address/ Region/ City
• Within your Virtual Machine, you'll see your new IP Address/ Region/ City are displayed
• Once you activate your VPN within the Virtual Machine, you'll see the IP Address/ Region/ City are once again encrypted and replaced with the one in Japan