VPN guides
Set up a VPN on Android, iPhone, Windows or Mac, check the connection and troubleshoot problems. Browse all vpnis guides in plain English.
INCY VPN setup: downloads and adding your subscription
You can add the vpnis key you already use on your iPhone to INCY. The app connects to the servers included in your subscription: the key provides access, while INCY lets you choose a server and connect. vpnis works with INCY on iOS, Windows and macOS.
DNS leaks explained: how to check your VPN
A DNS leak happens when requests used to find websites travel outside your VPN connection. Your internet provider may then receive those requests even while the VPN is connected. You can check in a browser, but an unfamiliar server name in the results does not prove a leak.
How to set up a VPN on Mac and check the connection
Start with your VPN provider's official Mac instructions: they tell you which app to install. You can also use the built in macOS settings if your provider supplies the details for that method. A VPN name or website link alone is not enough for manual setup.
How to set up a VPN on Windows and check the connection
On Windows, the usual route is the official app from your chosen VPN provider. The built in Windows settings also work, but only when a provider or administrator has supplied the server address, VPN type and sign in details. Do not guess those values.
How to check if your VPN works: IP, DNS and WebRTC
Start with two clues: your VPN app says “Connected”, and an IP check website shows a different public address from the one you saw before connecting. That is useful evidence for this browser . It does not test every app on your device.
VPN vs proxy: what is the difference?
A proxy usually redirects requests from a selected program, such as your browser. A VPN creates a tunnel—a protected part of the connection between your device and a VPN server—and can route traffic from different apps through it. The exact coverage still depends on its configuration.
VPN not working: 7 safe checks in order
First find out what has failed: the whole internet connection, one website or only the VPN. This saves time and avoids unnecessary resets. Do one step at a time and check the result after each step.
How to use a VPN on iPhone: setup and checks
On iPhone, a VPN is usually configured by the service's app. A provider, school or employer may instead give you a configuration profile with the required settings. In either case, begin with instructions from a source you trust. An unknown profile can change network settings on your phone.
How to set up a VPN on Android and check it
On Android, you will usually connect through your VPN provider's app. You can also add a connection manually when a provider or administrator gives you the required details. If you do not have a server address and the other settings, do not guess them. Start with the service's official instructions.
Browser VPN extension or app: which should you use?
If you need a VPN only for websites in one browser, an extension may be convenient. If other browsers and apps should use the VPN too, you will usually need a device VPN client. The word “VPN” on a button proves very little, so check how the particular product works.
What is a VPN protocol, and should you change it?
A VPN protocol is a set of rules that lets your app and a VPN server build a protected connection. Think of two people agreeing to speak the same language before a conversation. The protocol is that shared “language.”
Why is my VPN slow? A simple test before changing settings
A VPN can add some delay because traffic takes an extra step and is processed for the protected connection. That does not mean every slow page is caused by the VPN. Wi Fi signal, a busy device, the website and the underlying internet connection can all affect the result.
Public Wi-Fi while traveling: a before-you-go checklist
Airport and hotel Wi Fi is easier to handle when you have already made the important decisions. Use a familiar connection at home to prepare your device, sign in methods and fallback plan. This checklist reduces rushed choices; it does not make every hotspot or website safe.
HTTPS vs VPN on public Wi-Fi: a simple explanation
You join the Wi Fi in a café and want to check your email. Two different protections can help. HTTPS protects information between your browser and the website. A VPN creates a protected path from your device to a VPN server.
Incognito mode: what it hides and what it doesn't
Incognito is useful when you do not want your browser to save visited pages on your device. For example, you may be looking for a gift on a shared computer. But Incognito does not make you invisible online.
What a VPN protects — and what it does not
Before choosing a VPN, define the problem you want to solve. Protecting a connection, reducing browser traces and deciding whom to trust with your information are different tasks. This short guide helps you separate them instead of treating one privacy tool as a complete solution.