The best VPN for gaming

ExpressVPN lowers ping, minimizes lag, and enhances connectivity.

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6 reasons ExpressVPN is essential for online gamers

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Powerful protection

Avoid DDoS attacks by masking your IP. ExpressVPN also features 256-bit AES, leak protection, a kill switch, and split tunneling.

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Boost connectivity

Enjoy unlimited, premium bandwidth. Minimize ping and lag with VPN servers in 94 countries.

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Bypass throttling

Limit your ISP from slowing your connection. With a VPN, data can’t be inspected, so your bandwidth won’t be throttled.

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Access more online

Get the latest DLC and games from early launch date countries. Play games even if they’re censored where you are.

Access content you want on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and other devices.

Play on all devices

Whether you prefer to play on a PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, tablet, or phone, ExpressVPN has you covered.

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Game without borders

No matter where you are around the world, simply change your region and play together with your friends.

Use a VPN for all the most popular games

Whether you’re slaying demons in space, building strange new worlds from scratch, or taking your team to the playoffs, get more out of the most popular gaming titles. With lower ping, ExpressVPN makes it more enjoyable to play all your favorite games anywhere, anytime with your friends across the world.

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Get ExpressVPN for gaming online

ExpressVPN offers easy-to-use apps to enhance gaming on a range of major platforms. This includes optimization for speed and stability, security against DDoS attacks, and protection against ISP throttling.

Or try the ExpressVPN app for compatible routers, which lets you secure every device in your network, including gaming consoles that can’t install a VPN directly. If you’re using a gaming console for live or on-demand video, ExpressVPN’s included MediaStreamer service can help you unlock the games and content you want with no buffering, but it does not offer the privacy and other benefits of a VPN.

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Get an edge with a VPN for cloud gaming

Much like streaming platforms, cloud gaming services stream games directly from remote servers to a variety of compatible devices, circumventing the need for high-end gaming machines—which means access to more games no matter your device of choice! ExpressVPN is perfect for upgrading your cloud gaming experience, no matter what platform you’re on.

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How does a VPN reduce ping?

Ping, or latency, refers to the time it takes for information—in this case, packets of data—to be sent from your machine to a server and its subsequent response time. Ping is measured in milliseconds, so the lower the ping number, the faster the connection.

Shorter connection routes between your device and gaming servers are preferable for lowering ping as they reduce any noticeable delays between your actions and what happens in-game. Using a VPN can help to shorten this route by connecting to a VPN server closer to the gaming server.

Can I use a free VPN for gaming?

Free proxy services are not recommended for gaming online as they do not offer the same privacy and security benefits of a paid VPN. Many do not work as advertised, some may even sell your data, and most will leave your networks vulnerable to attack.

Read more about free proxy services vs. VPNs.

Paid VPN vs. free VPN
Express VPN ExpressVPNMost free VPNs

Data limit

Unlimited

10GB

VPN server locations

94 countries

10-50 countries

Customer support

24/7 live chat

Email

Server technology

TrustedServer

PC-based

Activity and connection logging

Never

No promises

Simultaneous connections supported

Up to 8

1

Device support

Apps for every device

Desktop and mobile

Custom VPN protocol

Lightway

None

Download ExpressVPN on all your devices

Get the best VPN for iOS, Mac, iPhone, Android, and more.

Download ExpressVPN apps.

An ExpressVPN subscription includes software solutions for every device in your home, including gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox and smart TV systems like Apple TV, Amazon TV Fire Stick, and Samsung Smart TV. Get a VPN APK for your Android devices, or download ExpressVPN for iOS. You can even get a VPN extension for Chrome.

Can’t find your device? Check out these manual configurations and setup tutorials for a wide range of other devices and platforms.

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What gamers say about us

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User HUMECHGAMES recommending ExpressVPN for Apple TV.

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