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How do I choose the right VPN provider?

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Make sure you're using a trusted company. A VPN basically shifts your internet browsing from being secure within Google to being secure within another company that you are deciding to trust. Because a VPN runs on knowing what your endpoint is, VPNs will only allow you to be so anonymous because you have to give whatever company you're using full access to where you're going online.

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How do I disconnect a VPN connection?

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To disconnect a VPN connection, go to Settings and tap VPN. Tap the connection you want to use -- you can have multiple VPN connections configured on your device -- then slide the Off/On toggle to Off.

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From where will I get my VPN server address, username and password?

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This is set up through the computer hosting the VPN connection. The server address will be that of the host computer, and the username and password can be set up in the user management/remote connection section of the hosting software.

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What if, for an iOS device, there is no PPTP option?

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You could still use SSTP. PPTP is no longer available for iOS.

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Is there a free VPN service provider? I want to be anonymous, so I don't want to reveal my payment information.

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I suggest not relying too much on free VPNs, as they have a fair share of limitations and lack of privacy. Most often they have very limited services, i.e. limited data, limited server number, and limited speed. It is often a better idea to invest in a good premium provider that does not keep any user logs.

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