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A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a service that protects your internet connection and privacy online. It creates a secure, encrypted connection between your device and a server operated by the VPN service. This encrypted connection, often referred to as a VPN tunnel, makes your online activities, including the data you send and receive, unreadable to anyone who might intercept it. This level of privacy and security is particularly beneficial when using public Wi-Fi networks, where the risk of cybercriminals intercepting your data is higher.
Here’s how it works:
1. Connection to a VPN Server: When you activate your VPN software, it connects your device to a VPN server. The VPN service may offer servers in many different countries, allowing you to choose your desired virtual location.
2. Data Encryption: Once connected, the VPN encrypts (or scrambles) your internet traffic. This encryption is done before your data leaves your device, ensuring that it remains secure during transmission.
3. Internet Use Through the VPN Server: Your encrypted internet traffic is sent to the VPN server. At the server, your data is decrypted and sent on to the internet. This means that to any websites or online services you use, your traffic appears to be coming from the VPN server, not your actual location. Therefore, your true IP address is masked.
4. Data Sent Back is Encrypted: Any data sent back to you is first encrypted by the VPN server before it’s transmitted back to your device through