What is a VPN and how it works | NordVPN
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Published 2020-09-14
These are a few of the most common questions for anyone who’s getting familiar with the world of online privacy and security. This video is a great primer on VPN technology.
VPN stands for “virtual private network.” It’s a tool that routes your internet traffic through a secure VPN server, encrypting it in the process. A VPN also lets you hide your IP address and virtual location.
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0:00 What is a VPN
0:38 When you need a VPN
3:04 Why do you need a VPN
3:56 What is an IP address
4:46 How does a VPN work
5:47 What is NordLynx
6:10 How to setup NordVPN
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It’s a surprisingly easy-to-use and intuitive tool — you don’t have to be a technology enthusiast to use it. With NordVPN, it takes just a click to secure your internet traffic and hide your IP and virtual location. NordVPN also uses next-generation technology to make sure your connection is extremely fast and secure. You can watch our video about NordLynx protocol here: • What is NordLynx and why you should u...
So, what IS a VPN? Watch this video and find out
All Comments (21)
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Thanks for the summary and all the use cases, for less tech people it can be tricky to use a VPN to full efficiency
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Useful video, very cool animations as well! I bought a VPN to mainly use it for public Wifi, but I'll definitely try the other use cases. First stop, reducing game ping ;)
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For those who don't know and it's not mentioned in the video nord has auto-connect function to p2p servers, so that's the quickest way to get the best speeds for p2p session
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I have been using a VPN for years and it truly one of the best ways to keep my home business data safe.
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Yes! VPN makes so much more sense now. I like how you've organized this video instead of just rambling on and on like I've seen with other similar videos
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I use Nord Vpn..I'm Happy With Their Service..🙂
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More than 90% of the Internet is HTTPS now. However, second layer of encryption is an advantage especially coupled with no-logs servers and IP obfuscation
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VPN works for me not only as a safe guard, but also helps me to switch different countries IP address without travelling, that is amazing.
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The saying "better safe than sorry" fits perfectly when it comes to cybersecurity, correct me if I'm wrong, but cyber attacs always something that happens to someone else, and it's not the right way to think about safety
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The company I work with started using VPN - mandatory for all WFH employees - but it's a bit different than what you describe here, it can only be used to access companies recourses. The encryption part is the same, though, googled a bit to see how it works.
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I'm from UK and I saw your ad on Liverpool football match :D I get the point about privacy protection, like public Wi-Fi safety, banking information etc. etc.
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VPN is a useful tool to pack for travels, bypassing geo-blocks and airport protection both come in handy on more than a few occasions
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Another use case for VPN is deal hunting, you can get lower prices based on geographical location, which depends on your IP
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great content that is organized, the video explained it simple and clean.
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Great Information...searching for better understanding and I watched this.....Satisfied...!Tq...
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is it there any way to use two different vpns at the same time with different protocols?
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Great sharing NordVPN! I would like to ask something. Let me give an example :- I go in to a cafe. Bought a coffee and start connecting to a public wifi. In this moment, vpn will not be directly turn on because i need to first connect to the public wifi first. After connecting to the wifi . Next step is to turn on my vpn. My question is , the moment between 1. And 3. :- 1. Connected to public Wifi 2. (Before turning on vpn) 3. Connected to VPN Will the moment of 2. Unsecure my privacy and data? Sorry Im still learning about VPN, most of the video doesnt mention this. I’m very curious on this. Appreciate for reading!
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Can this help with high ping related issues on my PS5? if so, how?
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I was surprised when I learnt about Netflix content restrictions policy... for 2 years I've been streaming Netflix thinking they provide the same content for all regions equally... but apparently, only with a VPN you can have access to TVs in other countries.
