{"id":28184,"date":"2024-12-01T12:14:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T12:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/?p=28184"},"modified":"2026-08-21T13:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:52:09","slug":"how-to-use-purevpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ja\/how-to-use-purevpn","title":{"rendered":"PureVPN\u306e\u4f7f\u3044\u65b9\uff1a\u5b8c\u5168\u6a5f\u80fd\u30ac\u30a4\u30c9\uff082026\u5e74\u7248\uff09"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id='quick-start'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Start<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group quick-start-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image137369_e19dd2-11.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137369_e19dd2-11.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .image-is-svg, .kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image137369_e19dd2-11\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-86.png\" alt=\"PureVpn logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7498\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-86.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-86-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This guide covers every PureVPN feature:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#getting-started-with-purevpn\">Getting Started<\/a> \u2014 Create an account and connect in a few seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-purevpn-dark-web-monitoring\">How to Use Dark Web Monitoring<\/a> \u2014 Get alerts when your email or password leaks online<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-purevpn-password-manager\">How to Use Password Manager<\/a> \u2014 Store logins behind one master password on every device<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-purevpn-dns-leak-protection\">How to Use DNS Leak Protection<\/a> \u2014 Keep DNS requests inside the encrypted VPN connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-purevpn-internet-kill-switch\">How to Use Internet Kill Switch<\/a> \u2014 Cut the internet the moment your VPN disconnects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-purevpn-data-brokers\">How to Use Data Brokers<\/a> \u2014 Send removal requests to sites selling your personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-purevpn-ip-leak-prevention\">How to Use IP Leak Prevention<\/a> \u2014 Block WebRTC leaks that expose your original IP address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-purevpn-dedicated-ip-vpn\">How to Use Dedicated IP VPN<\/a> \u2014 Keep one steady IP address for banking and work logins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-use-purevpn-vpn-chrome-extension\">How to Use VPN Chrome Extension<\/a> \u2014 Route only your browser traffic through a chosen server<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time needed:<\/strong> 5 minutes per feature<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Also in this guide:<\/strong> <a href=\"#purevpn-pro-tips-and-shortcuts\">Pro Tips<\/a> | <a href=\"#purevpn-common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Common Mistakes<\/a> | <a href=\"#purevpn-troubleshooting\">Troubleshooting<\/a> | <a href=\"#purevpn-pricing\">Pricing<\/a> | <a href=\"#purevpn-vs-alternatives\">Alternatives<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Why Trust This Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve run PureVPN for 14 months on Windows, Mac, Linux, <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/accounting-software-for-mac\" title=\"iOS\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> and Android.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I tested every feature below on real hardware, including two routers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fahim-AI-2-4.png\" alt=\"How to use PureVPN feature guide\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PureVPN is one of the cheapest ways to get real online privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-travel\" title=\"VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152801\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VPN<\/a> on public Wi-Fi also keeps strangers off your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But most users only ever tap connect and stop there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide shows you how to use PureVPN feature by feature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step by step, with screenshots and pro tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='purevpn-tutorial'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PureVPN Tutorial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This How to Use PureVPN tutorial walks you through every feature, from your first VPN connection to advanced settings most people never open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cta-box-inner is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-c446116b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><style>.kb-image137369_e19dd2-11.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:350px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137369_e19dd2-11.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 figure{max-width:350px;}.kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .image-is-svg, .kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image137369_e19dd2-11 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image137369_e19dd2-11\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-86.png\" alt=\"PureVpn logo\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-7498\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-86.png 800w, https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/CTA-86-480x480.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 800px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column cta-box-right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"cta-box-title wp-block-paragraph\">PureVPN<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-box-description wp-block-paragraph\">Hide your IP address and unblock streaming services in a few seconds. PureVPN runs 6,500+ servers across 80+ locations and allows 10 simultaneous connections. Plans start at $2.15\/per month with a 31-day money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group cta-box-buttons is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRY PUREVPN NOW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/purevpn\">READ FULL REVIEW \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"cta-btn cta-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/purevpn-alternatives\">PUREVPN ALTERNATIVES \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='getting-started-with-purevpn'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" id=\"getting-started-with-purevpn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started with PureVPN<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up PureVPN is a three-step process: download, log in, connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes about three minutes on any device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-create-your-account'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Create Your Account<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to the PureVPN website and pick a plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter your email, set a password, then check the member area for your VPN credentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Those credentials are what routers and manual <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/openvpn\" title=\"OpenVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenVPN<\/a> setups need later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> A confirmation email lands in your <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/inbox-placement-tool\" title=\"inbox\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152823\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inbox<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-download-or-access-the-app'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Download or Access the App<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Install the PureVPN app from the App Store, Google Play, or the site for Windows, Mac and Linux.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in with your PureVPN username and password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-iphone\" title=\"iPhone\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152796\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iPhone<\/a> the app installs a VPN profile you approve once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what the dashboard looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image174a87_8de3dc .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image174a87_8de3dc size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Personal-Experience-with-PureVpn-1024x451.png\" alt=\"PureVPN Personal Experience\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> You should see the main dashboard with a large connect button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-complete-initial-setup'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Complete Initial Setup<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tap connect and the app picks the fastest purevpn server for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get a new IP address within a few seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Settings and stay on the General tab to choose your VPN protocol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WireGuard suits streaming, while OpenVPN over TCP helps on restricted networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most VPNs bury that switch, but PureVPN keeps it one tap away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Done:<\/strong> You&#8217;re connected and ready to use any feature below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-purevpn-dark-web-monitoring'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" id=\"how-to-use-purevpn-dark-web-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use PureVPN Dark Web Monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dark Web Monitoring<\/strong> lets you scan breach databases and warn you when your email or password appears in a leak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-the-monitoring-tab'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open the Monitoring Tab<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign in to the PureVPN member area and open Dark Web Monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the email addresses you actually use for logins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-run-the-first-scan'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Run the First Scan<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start the scan and let it check historical breach dumps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> A results list showing which sites exposed your data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-act-on-the-alerts'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Act on the Alerts<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Change any password flagged as exposed straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn on email alerts so future leaks reach you fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your accounts are monitored and you get warned before someone else logs in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Add old addresses too, because most breaches involve accounts users forgot about years ago.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-purevpn-password-manager'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" id=\"how-to-use-purevpn-password-manager\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use PureVPN Password Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager-for-android\" title=\"Password Manager\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152795\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Password Manager<\/a><\/strong> lets you store logins behind one master password and fill them on any device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-purekeep'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open PureKeep<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launch the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-password-manager-for-small-business\" title=\"password manager\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">password manager<\/a> from your PureVPN account dashboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set a master password you have never used anywhere else.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-import-your-logins'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Import Your Logins<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Import a CSV from your browser or add entries by hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Say Hello to PureVPN\u2019s Password Manager\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_rd3rcpwj9U?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> Your saved sites appear in one searchable list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-sync-across-devices'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Sync Across Devices<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign in on your mobile device to sync the same vault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The vault works on Windows, Mac, iOS and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/ai-assistants-for-android\" title=\"Android\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152824\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Every login is encrypted and available on each connected device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Store your VPN credentials here too, so router setup never stalls on a forgotten password.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-purevpn-dns-leak-protector'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" id=\"how-to-use-purevpn-dns-leak-protection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use PureVPN DNS Leak Protector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DNS Leak Protection<\/strong> lets you keep every DNS lookup inside the tunnel instead of leaking to your provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open Settings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the PureVPN app and go to Settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find the DNS section under connection options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-enable-dns-leak-protection'  id=\"boomdevs_17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Enable DNS Leak Protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toggle DNS leak protection on before you connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image177359_6d57e6 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image177359_6d57e6 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/purevpn-DNS-Leak-Protection.png\" alt=\"PureVPN DNS Leak Protection\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> The toggle stays on and the test shows no ISP servers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-verify-the-fix'  id=\"boomdevs_18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Verify the Fix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect, then run a DNS leak test in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only PureVPN DNS servers should appear in the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your browsing history stays hidden from the network you are using.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Re-test after every app update, since a fresh install can reset this toggle to off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-purevpn-internet-kill-switch'  id=\"boomdevs_19\" id=\"how-to-use-purevpn-internet-kill-switch\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use PureVPN Internet Kill Switch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Internet Kill Switch<\/strong> lets you cut all internet traffic the moment your VPN connection drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-find-the-kill-switch'  id=\"boomdevs_20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Find the Kill Switch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open Settings and scroll to the Internet Kill Switch option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It sits beside the Always-On reconnect setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-turn-it-on'  id=\"boomdevs_21\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Turn It On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enable the kill switch and confirm the prompt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imagede7d83_8f3268 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imagede7d83_8f3268 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/purevpn-Internet-Kill-Switch.png\" alt=\"PureVPN Internet Kill Switch\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> Your browser shows no connection while the VPN is down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-test-the-behaviour'  id=\"boomdevs_22\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Test the Behaviour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disconnect the VPN manually and try to load a page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing should load until the tunnel comes back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This one toggle exists to safeguard sensitive information mid-session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> No data escapes unprotected when PureVPN disconnects on flaky Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Pair the kill switch with Always-On so the app reconnects itself after your laptop wakes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-purevpn-data-brokers'  id=\"boomdevs_23\" id=\"how-to-use-purevpn-data-brokers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use PureVPN Data Brokers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Data Brokers<\/strong> lets you send removal requests to companies that collect and sell your personal records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-open-the-removal-tool'  id=\"boomdevs_24\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Open the Removal Tool<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Go to the data brokers section in your PureVPN account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the name and address tied to your public records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-review-the-matches'  id=\"boomdevs_25\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Review the Matches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check the broker list for profiles that belong to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageee0018_5549f2 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageee0018_5549f2 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/purevpn-Data-Brokers.png\" alt=\"PureVPN Data Brokers\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> A status column showing pending and completed removals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-submit-opt-out-requests'  id=\"boomdevs_26\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Submit Opt-Out Requests<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Approve the removals and let PureVPN file each request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Re-run the scan every quarter, because brokers relist people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Fewer sites hold your phone number, address and family details.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Removals take weeks, so start this before you list a house or change jobs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-purevpn-ip-leak-protector'  id=\"boomdevs_27\" id=\"how-to-use-purevpn-ip-leak-prevention\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use PureVPN IP Leak Protector<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>IP Leak Prevention<\/strong> lets you stop WebRTC and IPv6 from exposing your original IP address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-check-your-real-ip'  id=\"boomdevs_28\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Check Your Real IP<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note your IP address on an IP <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-ai-checkers\" title=\"checker\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152805\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">checker<\/a> before connecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the address you want hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-enable-webrtc-leak-protection'  id=\"boomdevs_29\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Enable WebRTC Leak Protection<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Turn on IP leak prevention in the app settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image9ac560_570687 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image9ac560_570687 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/purevpn-IP-Leak-Prevention.png\" alt=\"PureVPN IP Leak Prevention\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> The site reports the server country, not your home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-re-test-while-connected'  id=\"boomdevs_30\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Re-test While Connected<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Connect to any VPN server and reload the checker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The page should show your new virtual location instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your outgoing traffic carries the server IP, so sites cannot trace you back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Browser extensions can reopen WebRTC leaks, so re-test after installing anything new in Chrome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-purevpn-dedicated-ip'  id=\"boomdevs_31\" id=\"how-to-use-purevpn-dedicated-ip-vpn\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use PureVPN Dedicated IP<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dedicated IP VPN<\/strong> lets you keep one consistent IP address for banking, work logins and whitelists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-buy-the-add-on'  id=\"boomdevs_32\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Buy the Add-On<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the Dedicated IP option from your PureVPN billing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pick the country you need the address based in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-assign-it-in-the-app'  id=\"boomdevs_33\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Assign It in the App<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the dedicated IP from your server list before connecting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PureVPN Advanced Guide \u2013 Setting Up a Dedicated IP (and When You Need One)\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5xKhDv5ULAM?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> The same IP address appears every time you connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-whitelist-the-address'  id=\"boomdevs_34\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Whitelist the Address<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give the address to your IT team or bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared servers often trigger security checks that a dedicated IP avoids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Sensitive information reaches work systems without extra verification emails.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Keep one device on a shared server, so a blocked dedicated IP never locks you out completely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='how-to-use-purevpn-vpn-chrome-extension'  id=\"boomdevs_35\" id=\"how-to-use-purevpn-vpn-chrome-extension\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use PureVPN VPN Chrome Extension<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>VPN Chrome Extension<\/strong> lets you route only your browser&#8217;s traffic through a chosen server while other apps stay local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s how to use it step by step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-1-install-the-extension'  id=\"boomdevs_36\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Install the Extension<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add the PureVPN extension from the Chrome Web Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sign in with the same account you use on desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-2-pick-a-location'  id=\"boomdevs_37\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Pick a Location<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Click the icon and choose a country from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what this looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Access ITV via PureVPN Chrome Extension\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mgTBP3L-HaM?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2713 <strong>Checkpoint:<\/strong> The extension icon turns green and shows the active location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id='step-3-turn-on-the-extras'  id=\"boomdevs_38\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Turn On the Extras<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enable the Tracker Blocker to stop third-party web trackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WebRTC protection sits in the same panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Result:<\/strong> Your browser sits in another country while Zoom and Spotify stay on local speeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group tip-box is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> The extension is a proxy, not full device protection, so keep the desktop app on for torrenting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='purevpn-pro-tips-and-shortcuts'  id=\"boomdevs_39\" id=\"purevpn-pro-tips-and-shortcuts\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PureVPN Pro Tips and Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After 14 months of daily use, these are the settings that actually matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Keyboard Shortcuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Action<\/th><th>Shortcut<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Quick connect or disconnect<\/td><td>Ctrl + Q<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Open the server list<\/td><td>Ctrl + L<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reconnect to last server<\/td><td>Ctrl + R<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Open Settings (General tab)<\/td><td>Ctrl + ,<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Hidden Features Most People Miss<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Quantum-Resistant servers:<\/strong> Available in select regions and built to survive future <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/common-computing-problems\" title=\"computing\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152794\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">computing<\/a> threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Streaming shortcuts:<\/strong> Save a shortcut per service and PureVPN picks the optimal server automatically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Split tunneling:<\/strong> Choose specific apps for the tunnel while everything else uses your local connection, currently on Windows and Android.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the benefits that made me keep the subscription:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image5b3a26_854fb8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image5b3a26_854fb8 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Benefits-of-PureVpn.png\" alt=\"PureVPN Top Benefits\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='purevpn-common-mistakes-to-avoid'  id=\"boomdevs_40\" id=\"purevpn-common-mistakes-to-avoid\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PureVPN Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #1: Leaving the kill switch off<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Trusting the tunnel to hold on <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/accounting-software-for-hotels\" title=\"hotel\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hotel<\/a> or airport Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Turn the kill switch on once, so a dropped VPN connection never exposes traffic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #2: Picking a far server for streaming<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Connecting to a distant country when you only want local content.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Choose the nearest server in the right country for excellent speeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Mistake #3: Ignoring the protocol setting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group con-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u274c Wrong:<\/strong> Leaving the default VPN protocol on a network that blocks it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-item is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2705 Right:<\/strong> Switch OpenVPN to TCP, or try IKEv2, when a connection keeps failing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='purevpn-troubleshooting'  id=\"boomdevs_41\" id=\"purevpn-troubleshooting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PureVPN Troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: Netflix or BBC iPlayer still shows a proxy error<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Streaming services blacklist heavily used shared IP ranges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Switch to another server in the same country, clear cookies, then reload the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: The VPN disconnects every few minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Weak Wi-Fi or a protocol your network throttles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Enable Always-On, then change your VPN protocol on the General tab to WireGuard or IKEv2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Certain countries throttle VPN traffic, so OpenVPN over TCP is the safer fallback there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Problem: The router keeps rejecting your login<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cause:<\/strong> Routers need VPN credentials, not your website account email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fix:<\/strong> Copy the username and password from the member area and upload the correct .ovpn configuration file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Note:<\/strong> If none of these fix your issue, PureVPN live chat replies within minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='what-is-purevpn'  id=\"boomdevs_42\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is PureVPN?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>PureVPN<\/strong> is a VPN service that encrypts your internet traffic and hides your real location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it like a private tunnel between your device and the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company launched in 2007 and now runs over 6,500 servers in more than 80 locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch this quick overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PureVPN Review 2026 | What Is PureVPN &amp; Is PureVPN Worth It?\ud83d\udca5\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EhwivJZV0kk?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It includes these key features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dark Web Monitoring:<\/strong> Scans breach dumps for your email and warns you fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password Manager:<\/strong> Saves and fills logins across Windows, Mac, iOS and Android.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DNS Leak Protection:<\/strong> Forces every lookup through PureVPN DNS, never your ISP.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internet Kill Switch:<\/strong> Blocks all traffic if the tunnel drops without warning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data Brokers:<\/strong> Files opt-out requests with brokers holding your records.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IP Leak Prevention:<\/strong> Stops WebRTC and IPv6 from exposing your real location.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dedicated IP VPN:<\/strong> An add-on IP that only you use, ideal for whitelists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>VPN Chrome Extension:<\/strong> A light proxy for Chrome when you do not need full tunneling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One subscription covers ten VPN connections at once across Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and routers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is an established VPN provider, not a Chinese company, despite the rumour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The no-logs policy has been audited by third parties, which matters after the 2017 case where PureVPN shared user data with authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a full review, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/purevpn\">PureVPN review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image15ec98_cf56c1 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image15ec98_cf56c1 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Untitled-design-1-62-980x542.png\" alt=\"PureVPN homepage\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='purevpn-pricing'  id=\"boomdevs_43\" id=\"purevpn-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PureVPN Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s what PureVPN costs in 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Plan<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>$2.15\/per month<\/td><td>Basic browsing and public Wi-Fi security<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plus<\/td><td>$3.15\/per month<\/td><td>Streaming plus password manager access<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Max<\/td><td>$3.55\/per month<\/td><td>Full privacy suite with dark web monitoring<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Free trial:<\/strong> No free plan, but a low-cost 7-day trial is offered in most regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Money-back guarantee:<\/strong> Yes, 31 days on all plans.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-imageee5c75_3a49f5 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-imageee5c75_3a49f5 size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/purevpn-pricing-1.png\" alt=\"PureVPN Pricing\" class=\"kb-img\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Best Value:<\/strong> Plus \u2014 you get streaming performance and the password manager without 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='purevpn-vs-alternatives'  id=\"boomdevs_44\" id=\"purevpn-vs-alternatives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">PureVPN vs Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How does PureVPN compare with other providers? Here is the landscape:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Watch this comparison:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Top PureVPN Alternatives: Better Security, Speed &amp; Features\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tN7BZkbH3YQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table fahimai-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tool<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Rating<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>PureVPN<\/strong><\/td><td>Budget privacy suite<\/td><td>$2.15\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/nordvpn\" title=\"NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NordVPN<\/a><\/td><td>Overall performance<\/td><td>$3.39\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ExpressVPN<\/td><td>Raw speed<\/td><td>$6.67\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/surfshark\" title=\"Surfshark VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Surfshark VPN<\/a><\/td><td>Unlimited <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-multiple-devices\" title=\"devices\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152819\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">devices<\/a><\/td><td>$2.19\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/protonvpn\" title=\"Proton VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Proton VPN<\/a><\/td><td>Privacy law<\/td><td>$4.99\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/cyberghost\" title=\"CyberGhost\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CyberGhost<\/a><\/td><td>Streaming servers<\/td><td>$2.19\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Private Internet Access<\/td><td>Advanced settings<\/td><td>$2.03\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/privadovpn\" title=\"PrivadoVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PrivadoVPN<\/a><\/td><td>Free tier<\/td><td>$1.11\/mo<\/td><td>\u2b50 4.1<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Quick picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best overall:<\/strong> NordVPN \u2014 fastest apps and the strongest streaming record.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best budget:<\/strong> PureVPN \u2014 a full privacy suite for the price of a coffee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for beginners:<\/strong> PrivadoVPN \u2014 a simple app and a usable free plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best for streaming:<\/strong> CyberGhost \u2014 servers labelled for Netflix and BBC iPlayer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\ud83c\udfaf PureVPN Alternatives<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for PureVPN alternatives? Here are the top options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\udf1f <strong>NordVPN:<\/strong> The all-rounder. Faster app, stronger streaming record, but you pay roughly double for the same simultaneous connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\ude80 <strong>ExpressVPN:<\/strong> Best raw speed and the widest router support. Costs far more per month than any PureVPN plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Surfshark VPN:<\/strong> Unlimited devices for a similar price. Good pick if your household runs more than ten devices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd12 <strong>Proton VPN:<\/strong> Swiss privacy law and open-source apps. The free tier has no ads and no data cap.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udc76 <strong>PrivadoVPN:<\/strong> Very simple app with a usable free plan. Smaller server list, so streaming hits are less consistent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u26a1 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/adguard-vpn\" title=\"AdGuard VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152828\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AdGuard VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Pairs a VPN service with strong ad and tracker filtering. Split tunneling works well on Android.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcbc <strong>VirtualShield:<\/strong> Marketed at families and small teams. Fewer servers, but setup on routers is guided end to end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd27 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/strongvpn\" title=\"StrongVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">StrongVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Solid OpenVPN and WireGuard support for tinkerers. Manual configuration files are easy to download.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfaf <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/fastestvpn\" title=\"FastestVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152806\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FastestVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Cheap lifetime style deals. Speeds vary by region, so test before committing to a long plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfe2 <strong>Aura VPN:<\/strong> Bundled inside a wider identity suite with dark web monitoring. Weak as a standalone VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2b50 <strong>CyberGhost:<\/strong> Streaming-labelled servers for Netflix and BBC iPlayer. Long plans only, short terms are pricey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udde0 <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/mcafee-vpn\" title=\"McAfee\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McAfee<\/a> VPN:<\/strong> Comes free with McAfee antivirus. Fine for public Wi-Fi, limited for unblocking sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udcca <strong>Private Internet Access:<\/strong> Deep settings and a proven no-logs record in court. Interface feels dated to new users.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udd25 <strong>Mysterium:<\/strong> Decentralised, peer-powered network paid by <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/best-vpn-for-crypto-trading\" title=\"crypto\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">crypto<\/a>. Speeds are unpredictable by design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udfa8 <strong>SafeShell VPN:<\/strong> Built around streaming unblocking with dedicated media servers. Thin on privacy extras.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Oyster VPN:<\/strong> Budget provider with a clean app and dedicated IP add-ons. Small server network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full list, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/purevpn-alternatives\">PureVPN alternatives<\/a> guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:15px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">\u2694\ufe0f PureVPN Compared<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is how PureVPN stacks up against each competitor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-nordvpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs NordVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152804\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs NordVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> NordVPN wins on speed and app polish. PureVPN wins on price, and both allow ten simultaneous connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/expressvpn-vs-purevpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs ExpressVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs ExpressVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> ExpressVPN is faster and better at unblocking. PureVPN costs about a third as much per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-surfshark\" title=\"PureVPN vs Surfshark VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152816\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs Surfshark VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Surfshark allows unlimited devices. PureVPN gives you dedicated IP add-ons and dark web monitoring instead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-protonvpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs Proton VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152807\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs Proton VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Proton VPN has the stronger privacy story. PureVPN has more locations and a cheaper long plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-privadovpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs PrivadoVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152821\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs PrivadoVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> PrivadoVPN has a free tier. PureVPN has a far larger server list and better streaming reliability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-adguard-vpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs AdGuard VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs AdGuard VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> AdGuard blocks ads better. PureVPN handles Netflix and BBC iPlayer more consistently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-virtual-shield\" title=\"PureVPN vs VirtualShield\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs VirtualShield<\/a>:<\/strong> VirtualShield is simpler for families. PureVPN offers more protocols and far more servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-strongvpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs StrongVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs StrongVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> StrongVPN suits manual OpenVPN setups. PureVPN adds a password manager and data brokers removal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-fastestvpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs FastestVPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs FastestVPN<\/a>:<\/strong> FastestVPN is cheaper upfront. PureVPN has audited no-logs claims and steadier speeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-auravpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs Aura VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs Aura VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Aura bundles identity monitoring. PureVPN is the better standalone VPN service for streaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-cyberghost\" title=\"PureVPN vs CyberGhost\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs CyberGhost<\/a>:<\/strong> CyberGhost has more streaming-labelled servers. PureVPN has better short-term pricing and quantum-resistant servers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-mcafee-vpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs McAfee VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152820\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs McAfee VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> McAfee VPN is a bundled extra. PureVPN gives real control over protocol and split tunneling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-private-internet-access\" title=\"PureVPN vs Private Internet Access\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs Private Internet Access<\/a>:<\/strong> PIA offers deeper settings. PureVPN is easier for beginners learning how to use PureVPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-mysterium\" title=\"PureVPN vs Mysterium\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs Mysterium<\/a>:<\/strong> Mysterium is decentralised and unpredictable. PureVPN gives you a stable, server based connection every time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-safeshell-vpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs SafeShell VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152813\">PureVPN vs SafeShell VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> SafeShell targets streaming only. PureVPN covers privacy, routers, browser extensions and password storage too.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/purevpn-vs-oystervpn\" title=\"PureVPN vs Oyster VPN\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"152802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PureVPN vs Oyster VPN<\/a>:<\/strong> Oyster is a small newcomer. PureVPN has eighteen years of history and audited privacy claims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='start-using-purevpn-now'  id=\"boomdevs_45\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Using PureVPN Now<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You learned how to use every major PureVPN feature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2705 Dark Web Monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Password Manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 DNS Leak Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Internet Kill Switch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Data Brokers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 IP Leak Prevention<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Dedicated IP VPN<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 VPN Chrome Extension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Next step:<\/strong> Pick one feature and try it now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people start with the Internet Kill Switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It takes less than 5 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns137355_ab2ee2-f1\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8.kb-button{background:#ff7700;text-transform:uppercase;}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn137355_efdffa-a8 kt-btn-size-xlarge kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-inherit kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-true wp-block-button__link wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/fahimai.com\/get\/purevpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\"><strong>Try PureVPN for free<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_arrow-right kt-btn-icon-side-right\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='frequently-asked-questions'  id=\"boomdevs_46\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">How to use PureVPN for streaming?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open the PureVPN app, pick a server in the content library country, then launch Netflix or BBC iPlayer. In 2026 you can save a shortcut per streaming service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">How to start PureVPN?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buy a plan, download the PureVPN app for your device, log in with your username and password, then hit connect. The whole setup takes about three minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Is PureVPN a good VPN?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, for the price. It runs 6,500+ servers, allows 10 simultaneous connections, and its no-logs policy is third-party audited. Speeds average around 394 Mbps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Is PureVPN a Chinese company?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. PureVPN launched in 2007 and is operated by Hong Kong registered PureSquare, with headquarters in the British Virgin Islands, outside mainland Chinese jurisdiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:25px;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:25px;font-weight:600\">Which is better NordVPN or PureVPN?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NordVPN is faster and unblocks more sites. 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