With Norton Secure VPN, you can mask your online activities and location, browse anonymously and avoid being tracked by online advertisers, and encrypt the data that is sent and received whenever you are connected to the internet.
Helps secure private information like passwords, bank account and credit card details when using public Wi-Fi on your PC, Mac® or mobile device.
What is a VPN?
A virtual private network (VPN) gives you online privacy protection while browsing the web and using mobile apps.
A VPN is a service that helps encrypt your data and essentially puts it in a tunnel, creating a connection to VPN servers through a private network.
It also provides security for your connection on public Wi-Fi hotspots that are shared and unsecured because your activity is through a VPN.
Secure VPN
Browse the internet anonymously and more securely with a virtual private network (VPN) that doesn't log anything. Add bank-grade encryption to keep your information, like passwords and bank account details, private and secure.
Enjoy internet freedom while you're on the go.
Staying connected and connected is easy these days with public Wi-Fi, so when you travel for work or play, home doesn't feel so far away. With Norton Secure VPN, you can access your favorite websites, videos, and apps even when you're on the go.
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System requirements
Norton Device Security and Norton Secure VPN Permissions
PC, Mac, or mobile device: PCs, Macs, Android, iPads, and iPhones
Norton™ Secure VPN
Available for Windows™ PCs, Mac® computers, and iOS and Android™ devices:
Norton Secure VPN is compatible with PCs, Macs, Android smartphones and tablets, iPads, and iPhones. Norton Secure VPN can be used on an unlimited number of devices for the duration of your subscription.
Windows™ operating systems
Microsoft Windows 7 operating systems (all versions) with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or later
Microsoft Windows 8/8.1 (all versions)
Windows 10 (all versions) except Windows 10 S.
Microsoft Windows 11 (all versions except Windows 11 in S mode)
Mac® operating systems
Current and previous two versions of Mac OS
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iOS operating systems
iPhone or iPad running the current and previous two versions of Apple iOS.
Why use a VPN?
The main reason to use a VPN is to protect your online privacy. When you browse the web, you leave a digital trail of your activity via your IP (Internet Protocol) address. Web browsers typically store your browsing history, and tracking cookies and pixels are used to record various aspects of your browsing and purchasing behavior for later use in advertising. Additionally, when you use public Wi-Fi, you are on a shared network with other users who could access your information through the shared connection.
The two main reasons to use a VPN are to increase your online privacy by masking your IP address and to secure your online activity by encrypting the data associated with it. When you connect to a VPN, your online activity appears to come from the VPN server's IP address rather than your own. In addition, your online activity is encrypted, so the data sent and received is scrambled and cannot be decrypted without the key.
A VPN is a powerful tool in your online privacy and security arsenal, but it's not a means to complete anonymity online. Websites and those who advertise on them can still see what you do on their pages, so some VPN services will come with an optional ad-blocking option built in.
How does a VPN work?
When you use a virtual private network (VPN), it's like having your own private network within the internet. Your online activity is essentially hidden inside a tunnel. When you connect to a VPN, you connect from your device to the VPN provider's server, so your online activity is associated with that server's IP address, not your own. Once you're connected to a VPN, it runs in the background and canYou can browse the web and use apps as usual.
What is a VPN service?
A VPN service is a software provider that maintains servers, often in many different countries, and provides users with access to a VPN, usually on a subscription model. Sign up for the service, download the software to your PC or Mac, or to your mobile device, and you can connect to the VPN as needed. VPN services that offer servers in multiple countries typically allow you to choose a location that allows for private browsing, then start the VPN and let it run in the background while you browse as usual.
How do you connect to a VPN?
Connecting to a VPN through a VPN service can often be done in just a few clicks. Once you have a subscription to a VPN service and have downloaded the desktop client or mobile app, you can usually click to connect to the VPN, which will then run in the background. Some VPN services also allow you to choose the server location you want to use before clicking to connect.
How to choose the best VPN for you
Choosing the best VPN for your needs starts with considering the features that are most important to you. This can include factors like service speed, uptime, or operating system compatibility. There are many VPN services out there, so choosing the best one for you can be a challenge. Here are some features to consider when choosing a VPN provider:
Encryption strength (AES-256, usually the same level as banks use)
Unlimited data usage
Server locations
Operating system compatibility
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Operational capability
No-logging policy
Privacy Policy
Support availability
Blocking ad trackers
