IPVanish VPN Guides
Explore practical information about VPN protocols, encryption, kill switches, split tunneling, and troubleshooting for IPVanish.
Explore IPVanish features
Educational overviews of IPVanish's main features and what each is generally used for.
Protocols & Encryption
WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 protocol options, with AES-256 encryption across protocols.
Learn more →Kill Switch & Split Tunneling
A kill switch blocks internet access if the VPN drops, while split tunneling lets you choose which apps or domains use the VPN.
Learn more →Unlimited Devices & No-Logs
Connect an unlimited number of devices under one account, backed by an audited no-logs policy.
Learn more →Understand VPN concepts
A VPN routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to a remote server, masking your IP address and helping protect your traffic on untrusted networks. Understanding the underlying concepts helps you configure a VPN more confidently.
Read How VPNs WorkTraffic between your device and the VPN server is encrypted, helping protect it from local eavesdropping.
Websites you visit see the VPN server's IP address rather than your own.
How a VPN fits into online privacy
General concepts commonly discussed alongside VPN use.
Public Wi-Fi
A VPN can help protect traffic on public or untrusted networks such as cafes and airports.
Threat Blocking
Some VPN apps include a feature to block known malicious sites and trackers alongside the VPN tunnel itself.
Phishing
A VPN does not replace phishing awareness; separate caution is still needed for suspicious messages.
DNS Leak Protection
Ensuring DNS requests also route through the VPN tunnel, not just general traffic.
Popular troubleshooting topics
Quick starting points for common VPN connection issues.
Kill switch issues
Guidance for troubleshooting an overly strict or inactive kill switch.
View topic →App or site access issues
What to check when a specific site or app doesn't work over the VPN.
View topic →Popular guides
How to Set Up IPVanish
A step-by-step starting point for installing and connecting for the first time.
View guide →How to Choose a VPN Protocol
Understand the general trade-offs between WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2.
View guide →How to Set Up Split Tunneling
General concepts for choosing which apps or domains use the VPN tunnel.
View guide →Latest article
How to Choose the Right VPN Protocol for Your Needs
A practical walkthrough of VPN protocol choices, from WireGuard's speed to OpenVPN's configurability.
Read article →Frequently asked questions
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What protocols does IPVanish support?
IPVanish generally supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2, each with different trade-offs between speed and configurability.
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