What is a VPN?

→ Virtual Private Network(VPN) is a service that allows you to connect to the internet via a secure tunnel. Basically adds security layer while you are browsing the internet

How does it work?

→ Before understanding how VPN work lets briefly understands how internet works

→ whether you are scrolling on Instagram or watching funny cat videos on YouTube, Every request to access our favorite website is passing through our internet service provider or ISP. (Example of ISPs are jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea)

As I mentioned VPN act as an extra security layer while browsing the internet. This is how it works

instead of directly connecting to the website via ISP, we connects to VPN server via ISPand then VPN server connects to the website. So website can’t See your identity (IP address).

let me explain it in simple terms

for example Bob(you) wants to send message to steave(website) but bob don’t want to tell steave that he sent that message. So bob(you) will send message to John(VPN server) and now john will send this message to steave(Website).

Not only it protects your IP or identity on the internet but also gives you some extra benefits like

1. Access region-blocked services like Netflix

Your desired to watch a movie on netflix but you get to know its not available in your country. just start VPN server of that country where its available and you are good to go.

2. Avoid censorship

Many time you want to access your favorite website but its not available in your country. Just turn on server and there you go !!

3.Online anonymity.

Through a VPN you can browse the web in complete anonymity. Compared to hide IP software or web proxies, the advantage of a VPN service is that it allows you to access both web applications and websites in complete anonymity.

4.Enhanced security.

When you connect to the network through a VPN, the data is kept secure and encrypted. In this way, the information is away from the hackers’ eyes.

keep in mind that these are the things VPN won’t do.

→ whether you are scrolling on the Instagram or watching funny cat videos on YouTube , Every request to access our favorite website is passing though our internet service provider or ISP. (Example of ISPs are jio, Airtel,Vodafone Idea)