Should You Use a VPN?

When a VPN is worth it

• You use public Wi-Fi often, like at cafes, hotels, or airports.
• You want to keep your browsing private from your internet provider.
• You need to appear in another country, for travel or content access.
• You're on a network that blocks or monitors sites you need.

When it matters less

• Browsing at home on your own trusted network.
• Sites you log into already know who you are.
• Banking apps, which are already encrypted end to end.

How to choose one

If you decide to use a VPN, pick a paid provider with a clear no-logs policy, a kill switch, and good independent reviews. Avoid sketchy free VPNs, which sometimes fund themselves by logging or selling your data. After installing, run our VPN check and IP leak test to confirm it's working.