How to set up a VPN on iPhone?
Setting up a VPN on iPhone is very simple if you don’t already have a VPN subscription on another platform. If you already have a VPN on your PC or Mac, the procedure will sometimes be a little more complex, but you will avoid having to pay for a new subscription, because, it is not always known, a VPN subscription usually covers several devices. .
Apple has a very good reputation for protecting its users’ data. However, it can’t work miracles: there are situations in which it is possible to identify you via your IP — mainly in places with free Wi-Fi. To navigate securely wherever you are, a VPN is essential. Moreover, such a service can provide access to streaming services from other countries to the one where you reside at a given time.
What is the use of a VPN for iPhone?
First, if you use your device for business purposes, you may be accessing confidential data. It would not be good if such information could be spied on easily.
The problem comes when you move around and connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots (access points) such as those found in airports, certain cafes or hotels. It is relatively easy for a well-equipped hacker to intercept Wi-Fi radio waves. However, in order to make this access easier, such places often simplify the Wi-Fi encryption key (WPA2), with an expression such as than “internet-cafe”, “hotelwifi”…
In such a context, a hacker can therefore easily decipher the communications occurring in the surrounding area. Also, some hackers offer Wi-Fi access names that look like a real name. An example: you want to connect to the Wi-Fi of the LaPizza restaurant and see a second engaging option “LaPizza – high speed” appear when it could have been created by a hacker living nearby.
As soon as you use a VPN on your iPhone, your connection is encrypted and nothing will be accessible to an indiscreet person. A hacker could only intercept an indistinct digital mush.
Access to restricted services
If you enjoy accessing streaming services like Netflix, Disney+, or Amazon Prime from your iPhone or iPad, a VPN can give you access to a vast catalog of programs. From France or elsewhere, it will be possible to access US Netflix content – by simulating a connection from America – while these are normally prohibited from access.
Conversely, when you are in the USA, you can watch series available on Netflix France. And if you are temporarily residing in a country or place where access to WhatsApp or Facebook is restricted, you can simulate a presence in another place.
Is a VPN service integrated into the iPhone?
There is no VPN service offered as standard on the iPhone. Apple has certainly set up a service called Private Relay (Private Relay) for subscribers of iCloud + and this one hides the IP addresses of the users – only if the navigation is carried out under Safari. However, this service does not hide the location from which one connects and therefore, it is not possible with Private Relay to access restricted streaming content.
What are the criteria to monitor for a VPN for iPhone?
Three criteria seem particularly essential:
Speed: a VPN encrypts data and can therefore slow down the connection.
the number of servers available in a large number of different countries. For example, ExpressVPN: offers over 3,000 servers in 94 countries. NordVPN manages more than 5,100 servers in 59 countries, Surfshark has 3,200 servers in 65 countries. Private Internet Access is the most generous in this area: it offers more than 30,000 servers in 78 countries.
Connection on multiple devices
If you already have a VPN on your PC or Mac, chances are you don’t have to buy a specific app for your iPhone. Indeed, a large number of VPNs guarantee you the possibility of connecting several different devices. Some examples :
- ExpressVPN subscription covers 5 devices;
- NordNet subscription is valid on 6 devices;
- Hide.me’s covers 10 devices.
If you have already installed a VPN on your computer, then it is likely that this service can work on your iPhone.
Can a free VPN be used?
Free VPNs generally have various limitations: reduced data volume, limited number of substitute IPs and therefore inability to access streaming services. The main concern comes from the display of many advertisements and sometimes the monitoring of your activity in order to monetize it with advertisers.
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