What is a VPN?

A Virtual Private Network is a service that allows you to connect to the Internet via an encrypted tunnel to ensure your online privacy and protect your sensitive data. VPNs are commonly used to secure connections to public Wi-FI hotspots, hide IP addresses and make your browsing private.

Why is it free?
SafeConVPN offers a free version to ensure that everyone can access secure and private internet browsing without financial barriers. Our mission is to promote online privacy and security for all users, regardless of their budget.
The free version provides essential features that allow users to experience the benefits of a VPN, including data encryption and access to geo-restricted content. While we do offer premium plans with additional features and enhanced performance, the free version is designed to give users a taste of what SafeConVPN can offer.
We believe that everyone deserves the right to a safe and unrestricted internet experience, and our free service is a step towards achieving that goal. By using SafeConVPN, you can enjoy a secure online experience without any cost!
Am I completely anonymous with a VPN?
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as being anonymous online. Nevertheless, a VPN does offer you privacy & security and makes it extremely hard for anyone to decipher your activities. However, the only way to be 100% anonymous digitally is not only to never use the internet but also to never use any services that may store information about you online. For most of us, that’s impossible.
A good VPN provider will only have minimal data about you (such as your email address), will not keep any activity or connection logs, will not log your IP addresses, used bandwidth, network traffic, and similar data.
Can I be tracked if I use a VPN?
Yes, a VPN makes you private online, and it would be ridiculously difficult to crack any of the security systems to extract information about you. Whether you can be tracked online doesn’t just depend on your VPN provider, but also on your digital literacy, how well you assess risk, and how much you share online. However, hackers and spies usually follow the path of least resistance. Your social media posts may offer sufficient information to track you online. Spear-phishing campaigns where scammers target a specific person for information or money are surprisingly effective.
Can a VPN make my Internet connection faster?
Yes, in some cases, a VPN can actually make your Internet connection faster. While a lot of the time, you may experience a slight drop in speed (in the best-case scenario, it’s not noticeable by simply using your device as you normally do), it’s a different story if you experience throttling.
Throttling is a practice used by a lot of ISPs. Sometimes it is a necessary thing to do in order to manage the data load for all users so that everyone gets adequate speeds.However, some providers take it to extremes and cap bandwidth for specific services or apps – like Amazon, Netflix, Skype, or YouTube. That can significantly damage your call or video quality, but if you use a VPN, you can get around it! Your provider will not be able to throttle your speed, because they will not know what you’re up to.

VPN protocols

A VPN protocol is a crucial mechanism that makes your connection to the VPN server possible. Here’s what protocols you may come across:

 OpenVPN

Is an open-source VPN protocol.
It’s fast, secure, and works best for long-distance connections.

 IKEv2

Is another fast and secure VPN protocol. It works best in shorter distance connections.

 PP2P and LT2P

Are outdated tunneling protocols, and we highly recommend not to use them. They can offer neither the security nor reliability of OpenVPN or IKEv2.

 IPSec

Is a security protocol that enables encryption, which is why it’s used in combination with outdated tunneling protocols such as LT2P.

 Transport Layer Security

SSL/TLS is used very commonly.
For example, in your browser! It can secure your connection to some degree.

 Secure Shell (SSH) VPN

Is a tunneling protocol used to connect from one VPN server to another. However, there are better (more secure and reliable) alternatives.