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VPN protocols explained: Which ExpressVPN uses and why
ExpressVPN uses several protocols: Lightway, WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2. Lightway, ExpressVPN's own protocol, is designed for fast connections that stay stable when a device switches networks. The ...
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Protect your personal data with Identity Defender
Identity Defender is ExpressVPN’s identity protection service, built around five core tools. ID Alerts and Credit Scanner watch for signs of identity misuse, from personal details exposed on the dar...
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What is a VPN DNS leak? How to check, fix, and prevent it
A VPN Domain Name System (DNS) leak happens when a device connected to a VPN sends DNS requests outside the VPN’s encrypted tunnel. DNS translates website names like expressvpn.com into the IP addre...
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How to secure your home Wi-Fi with ExpressVPN Fortify
Securing a home network has two parts. The first is access: a strong admin password, a unique Wi-Fi password, Wi-Fi Protected Access 3 (WPA3) encryption, and up-to-date firmware keep strangers off the...
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How to create and store a strong Google password with ExpressKeys
A Google password protects Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and every other Google service linked to the account, so a weak or reused password puts all of them at risk. Our free password generator can create a ...
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How to choose a VPN router
A VPN router runs a VPN connection at the network level so connected devices can use the VPN without their own app. Some routers come with a built-in VPN, while others require manual setup. When choos...
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Do I need a VPN? Who needs one, and what ExpressVPN protects
You can benefit from a VPN if you want to make it harder for websites to link your online activity to your IP address or protect your data on public Wi-Fi. ExpressVPN encrypts traffic between your dev...
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Does a VPN protect you from hackers?
A VPN can protect you from hackers who target your internet connection. It encrypts the data traveling between your device and the VPN server, making it much harder for someone on the same Wi-Fi netwo...
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How to monitor the dark web for your Social Security number
You can monitor the dark web for your Social Security number (SSN) with ID Alerts, part of ExpressVPN's Identity Defender. After you add your SSN, ID Alerts regularly scans the dark web and notifies y...
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Can a VPN protect you against a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack?
A virtual private network (VPN) can protect you against some man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks, but not all of them, since this depends on where the attacker is positioned. ExpressVPN protects the conn...
