Privacy,
VPN
What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
A guide to the popular privacy tool with centralized and decentralized forms
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Why use a VPN?
Explore how NymVPN empowers you to enhance your anonymity online, overcome censorship, access content, and secure transactions.
What to use NymVPN for
Access restricted content
Bypass geo-restrictions to access streaming services, websites, or content unavailable in your region.
Protect your crypto transactions
Protect your cryptocurrency activities with NymVPN's unlinkable payments and advanced metadata protection.
Enhance your security on public WiFi
Protect your data from hackers when using public Wi-Fi in cafes, airports, or hotels.
Protect your privacy
Encrypt your internet connection to hide your online activities from ISPs, advertisers, and data trackers.
Prevent surveillance and censorship
Bypass censorship and access blocked websites or social media in restrictive countries.
Be anonymous online
Mask your IP address to remain anonymous while browsing, avoiding profiling or targeted ads.
Avoid bandwidth throttling
Prevent ISPs from slowing down your internet connection when streaming or gaming.
Secure online banking
Protect sensitive financial information when accessing online banking or making payments.
Avoid dynamic pricing
Hide your location to avoid price discrimination based on location for flights, hotels, or products.
Learn More
Nym is more than a VPN
The first app that protects you from AI surveillance thanks to a noise-generating mixnet
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Nym’s zero-knowledge network: No logging promises needed
Turning a VPN no log’s policy into a network design and guarantee
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Decentralized VPNs vs. traditional VPNs: All the differences
Decentralized VPNs aim to solve the trust problems in traditional VPNs. Learn about all the differences between dVPNs and regular VPNs.
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Decentralized VPNs (dVPNs): What are they?
What decentralized VPNs are and how they are different from traditional ones.
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Blockchain-based VPNs: All you need to know
In this article you'll learn how a new wave of VPNs use the blockchain to ensure decentralization and more.
8 mins read
Can you be tracked while using a VPN?
VPNs are great privacy tools, but you can still be tracked. Choose the right type of VPN to avoid it.
7 mins read
Do VPNs protect you from hackers? Experts answer
VPNs can be powerful tools in protecting us from hackers, but not all cyber attacks. dVPNs are even more effective.
12 mins read
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use NymVPN to stream videos?
Can I use NymVPN to stream videos?
Yes, you can use NymVPN to stream content online privately and securely. Streaming is recommended with NymVPN's Fast Mode which is designed to protect user privacy with a decentralized 2-hop network powered by the WireGuard encryption protocol. Anonymous Mode is not recommended for everyday streaming because it involves more latency due to its advanced privacy protections. Nym still recommends the Anonymous Mode for even streaming for users that may be at risk, such as human rights activists.
Can I use NymVPN to bypass censorship?
Can I use NymVPN to bypass censorship?
Yes, you can use NymVPN to overcome censorship restrictions in countries that limit access to foreign-based information or services. VPNs and proxy servers are the primary tools in bypassing censorship, but unfortunately many well-known VPNs are being targetted and blocked by censoring countries, thus reducing their capacity to get around censorship restrictions. " NymVPN is relatively new and still able to overcome many restrictions, but can still be blocked on the level of the protocol. Therefore, it may or may not work depending on country-specific censorship. Most importantly, the Nym team is pursuing a rigorous program of censorship resistance research to make NymVPN the most censorship surmounting VPN available on the market. To join our Telegram group to discuss censorship, join Nym's BorderLeap chat here.
Can NymVPN prevent against hacking and cyberattacks?
Can NymVPN prevent against hacking and cyberattacks?
NymVPN can help protect you against many network related hacking attempts and cyber attacks, for instance while using unsecured WiFI networks while in a cafe or traveling. However, no VPN can protect the integrity of your device if it is compromised. It is therefore recommended to use many security precautions in addition to NymVPN, such as substantial passwords, multi-factor authentication, and avoiding potentially malicious links and files.
Keep in mind that Nym does not protect your data on the level of application, nor do other VPNs or Tor. Therefore, if your submit data to Google or another service over Nym, the service will still have that data unless additional protections outside of the level of network are taken.
Can NymVPN anonymize my crypto transactions?
Can NymVPN anonymize my crypto transactions?
NymVPN can add a layer-0 anonymity layer to your crypto transactions and wallet while NymVPN is activated.
