Your device
A compatible client starts the connection.
POWER.VPN · WHAT IS A VPN?
What is a VPN? Let’s make it simple.
A virtual private network routes traffic through an encrypted connection to a VPN server. Here is the practical idea behind a personal VPN.
VPN server
Routed traffic passes through a separate endpoint.
The website
Usually sees the VPN exit IP for that traffic.
GOOD TO KNOW
A little clarity goes a long way.
Practical details for your next connection.
The connection in three parts.
Your device connects to a VPN server, and the server forwards routed traffic towards its destination. The encrypted part between your device and the VPN endpoint is often called a tunnel. Which traffic enters it depends on the client and its configuration.
Personal and workplace VPNs.
A personal VPN is commonly used for an extra layer of privacy on everyday internet connections. A workplace VPN may instead be designed to reach an organisation’s internal systems. A personal subscription is not a substitute for your employer’s access system.
What to ask before choosing one.
Check the provider’s policies, compatible clients, device rules and subscription terms. Understand what the service actually offers rather than assuming that every VPN has the same features. A short test can be useful once trial access is available.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
What is a VPN?: useful answers.
Does a VPN change my physical location?
No. It can change the public IP seen for routed traffic, but your device remains where it is.
Does every app automatically use the VPN?
That depends on the client, operating system and routing configuration.
Do I still need an internet connection?
Yes. The VPN connection runs over existing internet access.
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