{"id":448314,"date":"2022-05-17T13:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T10:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/"},"modified":"2022-05-17T13:00:21","modified_gmt":"2022-05-17T10:00:21","slug":"an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/","title":{"rendered":"#An Easy-to-Use and Secure VPN for Most People"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af4eca1634b3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#%E2%80%9CAn_Easy-to-Use_and_Secure_VPN_for_Most_People%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;An Easy-to-Use and Secure VPN for Most People&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#What_Makes_a_%E2%80%9CGood%E2%80%9D_VPN_on_Paper\" >What Makes a \u201cGood\u201d VPN on Paper?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#Ease_of_Use_and_Connectivity\" >Ease of Use and Connectivity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#Performance_and_Security\" >Performance and Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#More_Than_Just_Security\" >More Than Just Security<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#A_Solid_Choice_of_VPN\" >A Solid Choice of VPN<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/an-easy-to-use-and-secure-vpn-for-most-people\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CAn_Easy-to-Use_and_Secure_VPN_for_Most_People%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;An Easy-to-Use and Secure VPN for Most People&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong><br \/>8\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/>$12.95\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-805547 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/805547\/44598f2dd3508ab8988791f296a7bfe6.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/805547\/44598f2dd3508ab8988791f296a7bfe6.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/p-badge\/805547\/44598f2dd3508ab8988791f296a7bfe6.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Justin Duino\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111\">ExpressVPN<\/a> is probably the world\u2019s best-known VPN service, with servers located in 94 countries. It promises to encrypt your browsing data on a huge number of devices, with fast speeds and no bandwidth limitations. But there\u2019s more to a VPN service than servers and connection speeds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No logging policy &amp; located in a &#8220;safe&#8221; jurisdiction<\/li>\n<li>Simple setup &amp; easy-to-use<\/li>\n<li>Good performance &amp; plentiful servers<\/li>\n<li>Choice of protocols with first-class encryption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pricier than rival VPNs<\/li>\n<li>No double-hop encryption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_a_%E2%80%9CGood%E2%80%9D_VPN_on_Paper\"><\/span>What Makes a \u201cGood\u201d VPN on Paper?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/133680\/htg-explains-what-is-a-vpn\/\">a range of reasons you might want to use a VPN, but arguably the most important one is for security purposes. A VPN encrypts your browsing data so that not even your ISP (or any would-be snoopers) can see what data is being transferred. The weakest link in the chain is the VPN provider, which acts as your gateway to the internet.<\/p>\n<p>ExpressVPN maintains a strict no-logs policy, which means nothing you browse is recorded outside of dates (not times) you\u2019re connected, the server you\u2019re using, which <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> and app version was used, and the total amount of data transferred. The company claims that the data is anonymized, and used only to troubleshoot, provide technical support, and identify issues with the network.<\/p>\n<p>Another big question anyone should have of a VPN provider is in what jurisdiction the provider is based. Providers that are based in jurisdictions like the U.S. or New Zealand (or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/805111\/https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/805111\/https:\/\/nordvpn.com\/blog\/five-eyes-alliance\/#:~:text=The%20Five%20Eyes%20(FVEY)%2C,Kingdom%2C%20and%20the%20United%20States.\">any of the Five Eyes<\/a>) which routinely share data between agencies may be worth steering clear of, in the event that the provider is court-ordered to hand any data over. ExpressVPN is located in the so-called \u201csafe\u201d jurisdiction of the British Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n<p>Other factors largely depend on where you are located and what you want to do. Having a server physically close to your location is great since the smaller the distance between you and ExpressVPN\u2019s server, the faster your speed. Having enough capacity on those servers (and additional servers to ease the load) will also guarantee better performance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805377\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/expressvpn_connected.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"ExpressVPN client for macOS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"847\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to browse the internet as if you\u2019re in a specific country, you\u2019d better hope that your VPN of choice has servers located in that country. Since ExpressVPN is one of the largest (if not <em>the<\/em> largest) VPN providers on the planet, you\u2019re getting a vast number of servers and locations to choose from.<\/p>\n<p>You should probably check <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111\">ExpressVPN\u2019s server list<\/a> to ensure your locale is well-served before you sign up.<\/p>\n<p>On paper, ExpressVPN is a solid provider that logs minimal data, has servers all over the world, and by sheer size is likely to satisfy most of your needs. But it\u2019s not all roses. While the company has enjoyed a good reputation over the years, it was acquired by a company now known as Kape Technologies in late 2021 for $936 million.<\/p>\n<p>This parent company has been embroiled in controversy in the past thanks to links to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/restoreprivacy.com\/kape-technologies-crossrider-malware\/\">Crossrider malware and adware platform<\/a>. The company has acquired several VPNs in the last few years including Private Internet Access (PIA), CyberGhost, and ZenMate VPN. Thankfully, ExpressVPN\u2019s policies haven\u2019t changed, and the company has <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/restoreprivacy.com\/kape-technologies-crossrider-malware\/\">committed to conducting future third-party audits and penetration tests<\/a> to reassure its customers. Everything seems fine, for now.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ease_of_Use_and_Connectivity\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Ease of Use and Connectivity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jurisdictions, logging, and parent companies out of the way \u2014 what is ExpressVPN like to use? We tested the service on the latest version of macOS Monterey (12.3.1 at the time of writing) and an iPhone running iOS 15.3.1. Pleasingly, we found everything worked as advertised.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> ExpressVPN is available for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111vpn-software\/vpn-windows\">Windows<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111vpn-software\/vpn-mac\">Mac<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111support\/vpn-setup\/app-for-linux\/\">Linux<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111support\/vpn-setup\/app-for-chromebook\/\">Chromebook<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111vpn-software\/vpn-android\">Android<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111vpn-software\/vpn-ios\">iPhone\/iPad<\/a>, Amazon Fire tablets, and a good number of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111support\/troubleshooting\/supported-devices\/#:~:text=Back%20to%20top-,Wireless%20routers,-You%20can%20use\">routers<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111support\/troubleshooting\/supported-devices\/#:~:text=Back%20to%20top-,Streaming%20media%20consoles,-You%20can%20use\">streaming platforms<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111support\/troubleshooting\/supported-devices\/#:~:text=Back%20to%20top-,Streaming%20media%20consoles,-You%20can%20use\">consoles<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Installation was a breeze using a .PKG file for Mac and the ExpressVPN app from the App Store on an iPhone. Once you\u2019ve logged in, it\u2019s a simple matter of approving the app to install profiles on either platform via a security prompt, after which you are presented with a connection window.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805117\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/macos_vpn_profiles.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Install IKEv2 profile on macOS\" width=\"1200\" height=\"669\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>Both the mobile and desktop apps look and behave very similarly, which makes it easy to know what you\u2019re doing. A common design language means you won\u2019t need to learn to use more than one interface, and the overall design is uncluttered and simple.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is Apple&#8217;s Private Relay, and Is a VPN Better?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ExpressVPN client managed to detect the nearest server on both platforms using its \u201csmart location\u201d feature, which happened to be about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away. One tap (or a click) and a connection was made almost instantly, which disabled iCloud Private Relay on both devices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805118\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/private_relay_disabled.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iCloud Private Relay disabled\" width=\"1200\" height=\"466\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Connecting to another server of your choice is also easy, and you can filter by country or city on both platforms. Connecting to a server on the other side of the world took around 10 seconds on a modest 10Mb connection, with the ability to save a list of favorites or see a list of \u201cRecent\u201d servers in the VPN Locations window.<\/p>\n<p>By default, ExpressVPN will use an \u201cAutomatic\u201d configuration. This decides which VPN protocol to use based on your network settings. The service supports a range of protocols, including Lightway UDP and TCP options, as well as OpenVPN UDP and TCP, and IKEv2. Unfortunately, the Mac app doesn\u2019t report which protocol has been chosen when you pick the \u201cAutomatic\u201d option.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_and_Security\"><\/span>Performance and Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s hard to decisively say how well a VPN performs when there are so many variables involved. How far away you are from the network can make a huge difference to your speed, as can network congestion in your neighborhood, what other devices on your network are doing, and whether your ISP is delivering your promised speeds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805115\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/speedtest_lightway_expressvpn.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Testing ExpressVPN's Lightway protocol\" width=\"1200\" height=\"498\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This review was conducted on a rather slow 10Mb connection in semi-rural Queensland, Australia. The nearest server was located around an hour\u2019s drive away in Brisbane. Without a VPN, we were hitting just under 9.9Mb\/sec, with a ping of about 25ms. While connected to ExpressVPN via Lightway UDP, that dropped to around 8.2Mb\/sec with a ping of 26.<\/p>\n<p>OpenVPN performance was very similar, though we saw greater variety in results compared with the Lightway protocol. It\u2019s hard to predict how these results would translate to the much-faster 100Mb connection we were using only a few months ago. In our experience, we were only losing a couple of megabits and our speed wasn\u2019t significantly impacted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805119\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/express_vpn_protocols.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Exploring different ExpressVPN protocol options\" width=\"1200\" height=\"731\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Anecdotally, we noticed a slight delay in web requests which is something often seen when using a VPN. The closer you are to the server, the less likely you are to notice this lag. This is why you should choose a provider that has servers close to you. Since ExpressVPN is such a large provider, the service has more servers available than smaller providers. This was the case here in Australia, where Melbourne and Sydney are usually the two prime locations on account of their population sizes.<\/p>\n<p>ExpressVPN users are protected by an AES-256 cipher to encrypt traffic (with RSA-4096 key and SHA-512 HMAC authentication) when using OpenVPN and IKEv2, while the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/747033\/meet-lightway-a-speedy-open-source-vpn-protocol-available-now\/\">open source Lightway protocol uses AES-256 and ChaCha20 ciphers for encryption, with D\/TLS 1.2 for authentication with servers. These ciphers are currently considered unbreakable, and performance even with the highest level of security remained steady even on our slow connection.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-805122\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/expressvpn_ios.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"ExpressVPN iOS app\" width=\"690\" height=\"500\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a network kill-switch built into the Mac app (which also appears on the Windows, Linux, and router implementations of the service). This protects your traffic by cutting all internet browsing activity if your connection drops. This setting is enabled by default on Mac, but isn\u2019t available on iPhone and iPad yet (though Android users are covered).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Than_Just_Security\"><\/span>More Than Just Security<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>VPNs are useful for <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/779091\/5-things-you-should-use-a-vpn-for\/\">more than just security purposes. One of the main reasons you might want to use a VPN is to appear to be in another country while browsing the internet. This allows you to access geo-restricted websites and services, though VPN detection has come a long way in the last few years.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main reasons to do this is to access streaming services or country-specific catalogs, like BBC iPlayer or U.S. Netflix internationally. Our tests showed that not all U.K. servers allowed access to iPlayer, but it only took a few hops (to London\u2019s Docklands server) before we were able to stream Match of the Day here in Australia.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-805120\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/different_servers_available_expressvpn.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"ExpressVPN server locations browser\" width=\"650\" height=\"464\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, Netflix was hit and miss depending on the server used. The New Jersey 2 server limited the Netflix catalog to only in-house productions (complaining that we were using a VPN when we tried to circumvent it), but connecting to the Seattle server worked as expected with the full catalog available.<\/p>\n<p>ExpressVPN has no limits on torrenting over its service, thanks largely to its location in the British Virgin Islands. You can have five simultaneous connections to ExpressVPN on a single account, but if you need more, consider connecting your router to ExpressVPN (on compatible routers) to cover all devices on your local network.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also a Threat Manager that blocks known trackers and malicious websites (off by default), which was available on both the Mac and iPhone apps we tested. This feature is dependent on the Lightway protocol being used, which may not be possible on all networks.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Solid_Choice_of_VPN\"><\/span>A Solid Choice of VPN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>ExpressVPN gets a lot right with its reassuring no-logs policy, a remote base of operations, solid apps for both desktop and mobile, and performance that (in our testing) meets expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s the right choice for you largely depends on performance in your neck of the woods. You\u2019ll get more for your money elsewhere since ExpressVPN tends to be a little more expensive than its rivals, and there are some additional features provided by other VPN services that ExpressVPN lacks.<\/p>\n<p>This includes security features like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/785619\/what-is-a-double-vpn-and-does-it-even-work\/\">double servers which require two separate hops for added security, dedicated torrenting and streaming servers, and potentially faster performance. There is no perfect VPN service, so you\u2019ll have to decide which features are most important for you.<\/p>\n<p>ExpressVPN has no free trial available, but the company does offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you\u2019re serious about finding a VPN that works for you, we\u2019d recommend <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uxnzmft.com\/offer\/coupon?offer=3monthsfree&amp;a_fid=howtogeek&amp;data1=htg&amp;data2=805111\">signing up<\/a>, safe in the knowledge you can get your money back if things aren\u2019t up to your expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, if the monthly cost is a little too steep, you can pay for a year up-front and save up to 35%. This plan also qualifies for the 30-day money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n<p>ExpressVPN scored highly in our VPN roundup, and for good reason. If you\u2019re looking for an alternative, check out our list of the best VPN services.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong><br \/>8\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong><br \/>$12.95\/month<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No logging policy &amp; located in a &#8220;safe&#8221; jurisdiction<\/li>\n<li>Simple setup &amp; easy-to-use<\/li>\n<li>Good performance &amp; plentiful servers<\/li>\n<li>Choice of protocols with first-class encryption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Pricier than rival VPNs<\/li>\n<li>No double-hop encryption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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