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VPN for Privacy & Security | IVPN | Resist Online Surveillance	Audited, open-source VPN service with WireGuard, killswitch and tracker blocker. No logs, no false promises. Anonymous signup with 30 day money back guarantee.	/	false	false	type light_image light_image_retina dark_image dark_image_retina content cta_one_label cta_one_is_blue cta_one_url cta_one_note cta_two_label cta_two_is_blue cta_two_url heading_text_two_cta_two_column /images-static/uploads/ivpn-home.png /images-static/uploads/ivpn-home@2x.png /images-static/uploads/ivpn-home-dark.png /images-static/uploads/ivpn-home-dark@2x.png # Resist Online Surveillance What you do online can be tracked by organizations you may not know or trust and become part of a permanent record. A VPN can’t solve this on its own, but can prevent your ISP from being able to share or sell your data. Generate IVPN account true /signup/ no email required IVPN on GitHub false https://github.com/ivpn type usps usps_three_column_home name description No logs We do not log any user activity relating to the use of the VPN service, as explained in our clear [privacy policy](/privacy). name description No customer data We're a privacy service, so we don't collect or store any personal data on sign-up, not even your email. We also accept cash, monero and bitcoin. name description Open-source apps and website This website and the IVPN app for all platforms are open-source for additional transparency and security. name description No cloud services or data storage All servers managing the IVPN service are self-hosted and operated by IVPN, including email and live chat. name description Independent security audits We commit to [annual security audits](/blog/tags/audit/) to improve our security practices and transparency. name description No fake reviews We never pay for reviews and do not have an affiliate program, so you won’t find us on the 'top 10 best VPN' lists. name description No false promises or fluff We don’t promise anonymity or 'military grade encryption'. We publish extensive [privacy guides](/privacy-guides/) and educate our customers on what a VPN can realistically achieve. name description Privacy advocates We donate regularly to organizations fighting for the right to privacy like the EFF, Open Rights Group, and the Tor project. name description Transparency Our business model is exclusively based on paid subscriptions. We do not own any other VPN services or VPN review sites. Review [the team](/team/) operating IVPN and the company ownership. type content heading_text_one_column ## Features type light_image light_image_retina dark_image dark_image_retina features_col_one features_col_two features_image_three_column /images-static/uploads/home-app-light.png /images-static/uploads/home-app-light-2x.png /images-static/uploads/home-app-dark.png /images-static/uploads/home-app-dark-2x.png description Choice of **WireGuard, OpenVPN or IPSec** protocols using either the IVPN apps or any other compatible VPN client. description **WireGuard privacy controls** - Define a custom schedule for automatic key and IP address rotation. description **AntiTracker** that blocks ads, adware, malicious websites and data harvesting trackers. description **Killswitch / Firewall** option on macOS, Windows, Linux, Android and using the built-in On-demand feature on iOS. Offers protection against DNS, IPv6, disconnection and WebRTC leaks. description Private non-logging **DNS servers** accessible through our VPN. description **Multi-hop VPN routes**. Connect through multiple servers in separate jurisdictions for enhanced privacy. description **Port forwarding** for WireGuard and OpenVPN, reserved on all servers (excluding USA). description Define **trusted Wi-Fi networks** and create rules for automatic connection / disconnection. description **Pause VPN** for when you need to disable the VPN temporarily after which connection is automatically restored (except iOS). description **Obfsproxy** to circumvent censorship (Windows, macOS and Linux clients). type content heading_text_one_column ## Do you really need a VPN? type content_column_1 content_column_2 text_two_column ### Despite what many VPN providers advertise VPNs are useless (at best ineffective) at: <ul class="list--is-red"> <li>Achieving anonymity.</li> <li>Preventing Google or Facebook from collecting your private data.</li> <li>Preventing unwanted profiling by social networks or search engines.</li> <li>Providing better security when ‘working from home’.</li> <li>Protecting your passwords.</li> <li>Hiding your mobile phone location (GPS).</li> <li>Helping you avoid data breaches on services you use online.</li> <li>Defending against “cyber threats” and identity theft.</li> </ul> ### Do not rely on a VPN to protect you in any of the above scenarios. ### However, a trustworthy VPN can be very effective at: * Encrypting your data so your ISP or mobile network provider cannot monitor or log your online activity. Without a VPN, HTTPS still exposes the domain name or IP you are visiting to the ISP. * Encrypting your DNS requests so your ISP or mobile network provider cannot monitor or log the domains you visit. * Increasing your security on untrusted public networks by preventing MITM attacks. * Masking your IP address from websites and servers you connect to. * Circumventing censorship or geographical blocks on websites and content. type content cta_label cta_is_blue cta_url cta_note heading_text_cta_one_column Using a VPN should be part of an overall strategy to protect your privacy - **but only if you trust the VPN provider more than your ISP**. Generate IVPN account true /signup/ no email required