VPN connections on Android: how does it work?
Using a VPN connection on Android is not difficult at all and can sometimes be useful to use. Why would you use a VPN and how does it work?
VPN on Android
You may first wonder what is VPN actually? VPN stands for Virtual Private Network or a private network between your device and the service provider. You have such a service provider in various forms. For example, there are VPN providers that focus on unblocking certain services or want to offer you a safer web experience by shielding malicious domains. But you can also use a VPN to log in securely to the office via your employer, for example.
How does VPN work?
To make a VPN connection, you first need a VPN provider, this can be a free or a paid provider. Sometimes a provider has its own application in the Google Play Store. In that case, setting up is a piece of cake. You log in with your account and click on connect.
Underwater your device connects to a server of the provider. You will receive a private, internal address from the provider that you can use to access the internet via the VPN provider. To the website administrator, it then seems as if you are connecting from a different location based on your IP address. With many providers you can choose from a list of countries to connect to.
If you want to guarantee your privacy, pay close attention to what you do via the VPN connection. If you log in somewhere with your username and password, you break your anonymity. It is also useful to block trackers by using an adblocker.
If your provider does not have its own application, you can often work with the OpenVPN application, which can also be found in the Play Store. It is important to realize that by using a VPN your internet speed can be lower than without a VPN.
