IPVanish feature overview
Educational summaries of IPVanish's main features. This page describes general use cases and does not display pricing or promotional claims.
Protocols & Encryption
Supports WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2, with AES-256 encryption used across protocols.
Use cases: balancing connection speed against configurability, adapting to different platforms.
- WireGuard for speed on modern devices
- OpenVPN for configurability
- IKEv2 for mobile stability
- AES-256 encryption
Kill Switch & Split Tunneling
A kill switch blocks internet traffic if the VPN connection drops, while split tunneling lets you route specific apps or domains outside the tunnel.
Use cases: preventing accidental exposure, excluding specific apps, domains, or LAN devices from the VPN.
- System-level kill switch on desktop and mobile
- App-based and domain-based split tunneling
- Platform availability varies (notably limited on iOS)
- Useful for LAN device access while connected
Unlimited Devices & No-Logs
One account can generally be used across an unlimited number of devices, backed by a no-logs policy that has undergone independent audits.
Use cases: households or individuals with many devices, users who prioritize an audited privacy policy.
- Unlimited simultaneous connections
- Independently audited no-logs policy
- SOCKS5 proxy option
- Optional threat-blocking feature
Not sure where to start?
Browse practical, step-by-step guides for setup and configuration.