Technology
What is A VPN?
A VPN, or virtual private network, creates a private, encrypted tunnel between your device and the internet. It hides your real location and scrambles your traffic, so others on the same network — and even your internet provider — can't easily see what you're doing online.
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Key things to understand
- 1An encrypted tunnel between you and the internet.
- 2Hides your IP address and apparent location.
- 3Protects data on public Wi-Fi from snoopers.
- 4Used for privacy and to reach region-locked sites.
Frequently asked questions
- What does a VPN actually do?
- It encrypts your internet traffic and routes it through a remote server, masking your location and shielding your data from others on the network.
- Is using a VPN legal?
- In most countries, including India, using a VPN is legal — though using one to commit a crime is not.
- Does a VPN make me completely anonymous?
- No. It greatly improves privacy, but the VPN provider can still see your traffic, so a trustworthy provider matters.