If you want to browse the web securely, anonymously and without boundaries, you’ll likely benefit from using a virtual private network (VPN).
VPNs mask your true location, which is given away by your IP address. This means you can behave as you want to without being bound by geographical restrictions. Using a VPN will also enhance your cybersecurity by reducing IP-based threats and making it more difficult for hackers to explore your online footprint and target you with malicious activity.
ioloVPN is an affordable, cost-effective solution that allows you to achieve all the above with ease. With its reliable functionality and user-friendly interface, it’s all you need to take back control of your digital experience.
Read on for more information on this tool and how it can open up new browsing opportunities and much more.
Understanding VPNs and the benefits of changing your location
A VPN works by creating a secure and fully encrypted tunnel between your device and a remote server that’s owned by the VPN provider. It then scrambles your data into code, meaning nobody can view what you’re doing online without the right encryption key. The server uses its own private key to decrypt the data and make it readable, then it sends the decrypted data back to the site you’re trying to connect to.
There are several advantages to using VPN services like ioloVPN:
Enhanced security and anonymity
When you use a VPN and change your location, your actual IP address (which reveals your geographical location) is hidden. Instead, websites and online services see the IP address associated with the VPN server you’re connected to. Many websites and advertisers track users based on their IP addresses, so changing your IP frequently through a VPN reduces the ability of companies to track your browsing habits and serve you targeting advertising – plus, it prevents internet service providers and even governments from monitoring what you’re up to.
Access to previously restricted content
Many streaming platforms (like Netflix) offer different content based on where you’re located. Changing your VPN location allows you to access content libraries from other countries. VPNs also enable you to bypass restrictions in countries where certain websites are censored or blocked and get onto platforms that only usually allow users from a permitted region.
Better protection from cyberattacks
Constantly changing your VPN location makes it more difficult for attackers or malicious websites to find and target you online. This is because cyber attackers often target specific IP addresses for hacking attempts, and especially Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. VPNs also add an extra layer of protection when you’re connecting to public Wi-Fi – even if someone is trying to monitor the network, they won’t be able to see your real IP address or uncover your true location.
Reduced price discrimination
Some online stores, airlines, and booking websites show different prices based on the user’s location. By changing your VPN location to another country, you can compare prices without interference from the algorithm and potentially find cheaper deals.
A more secure connection while traveling
Certain online services, like email providers or banks, flag or block logins from new locations. Using a VPN to connect from a familiar location can help avoid these alerts when you’re abroad. You can also change your VPN location to your home country so you can still access your bank and other online services that typically block access from foreign IP addresses.
How to change VPN location with ioloVPN
Changing VPN locations using ioloVPN is a breeze:
- Open the ioloVPN application
- Log in or create an account
- Navigate to the server selection menu
- Choose a preferred server location from the list
- Connect to the selected server and verify the new IP address
You’ll then need to set up your VPN on your device. Here’s how to do so in different operating systems:
For Windows:
- Go to “Settings.” Click on “Network” and then “VPN.”
- Click “Add a VPN” and fill out the fields for “Server Name,” “VPN Type” and your account information (given to you by us here at ioloVPN). Then save your VPN.
- Go back into “VPN,” click on your newly added account, and press “Connect.”
For Android:
- Go to “Settings”. Click “Network & Internet” then “Advanced” and, finally, “VPN.”
- Click “Add VPN” and fill out your VPN’s “Name” and “Server” and then save the information.
- Click on your newly added VPN profile and fill out the “Account” and “Password” fields, then click “Connect.”
For iOS:
- Go to “Settings” and scroll down to “General.”
- Find the VPN submenu and press “Add VPN Configuration.”
- Select the correct “Type” of VPN you have installed then head back to input its details.
- You will fill in your VPN’s “Description” and “Server” as well as your “Account” and “Password.”
- Click “done” and toggle your new profile to “on” and ioloVPN will begin running – it really couldn’t be simpler.
Choosing the best server location with ioloVPN
ioloVPN automatically changes your IP address when new connections are made, and you can choose from dozens of locations on six continents thanks to our worldwide network of VPN servers. But selecting the right server location will affect your browsing experience, so it’s important to assess your options fully before making your decision.
Bear in mind that the software will automatically choose the fastest server for you based on your true location and its current server load – so if performance is important to you, there’s rarely a need to find the best VPN location manually. Just let ioloVPN do its thing.
There are other factors to consider, though. For example, if you want to access more good quality streaming content, servers located in the US are likely to give you a better choice of programs – or if you want to access a website that’s only available in a certain region, you’ll need to pick a server that’s nearby. And if you want to protect your browsing activity from several different sources, you can opt for a multi-device VPN.
While you do need to think about which type of VPN best meets your needs, finding the ideal server location and setting up your connection is incredibly straightforward with ioloVPN.
Take a look at the tool’s features in more depth and download ioloVPN now to start getting more from the web – safely!
