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Internet privacy and online security are what every web user wants to have. Nowadays we have a lot of additional methods to reach this goal, and using virtual private networks (VPNs) is one of the most popular ways.
More and more people in South Africa choose VPN as the best solution to protect personal information, encrypt data, and hide online activity.

How do VPNs in South Africa work?

VPN creates an encrypted tunnel for all traffic between your device and the Internet. How does it work? Imagine that you search for something with a turned-on VPN. Requests from your device go to the website through the VPN server. In this case, the ISP can't identify the sender, and the website can't track where the traffic actually comes from. The website’s answer passes back to you through an encrypted tunnel too.

Does South African VPN log my online activity?

Trustworthy VPNs do not track or collect any personal data of their customers. To make sure the VPN you choose doesn't do this, carefully read terms and conditions especially when you want to install a free VPN.

Is it safe to use a free South African VPN?

Usually, it is kept quiet, but free VPNs providers track and sell personal data to cover costs. VPN maintenance is worth money for companies and the product can't be absolutely free. Normally, VPN companies have a free version of their VPN but its functionality is limited compared to a premium version.

What does IP address mean for my online privacy?

No matter if you browse the Internet from a smartphone, laptop, or smart TV, the ISP assigns every device an IP address. This is a unique string of numbers that shows your geographical location and makes it easy to identify you. VPN hides your IP address behind the IP address of the VPN server you are connected to and makes it hard to detect you.

Is it legal to use VPN in South Africa?

VPNs have legal status in South Africa. There are no restrictions in using a VPN for online activities that do not break the laws.

Does VPN slow down connection speed?

Top VPN services have a lot of high-speed servers worldwide. This doesn’t only mean the possibility to choose a geographical location but also guarantees that the difference in the Internet speed will be unnoticeable. It sounds incredible but a VPN can even speed up your connection if your ISP artificially limits the bandwidth.

How to bypass geo-restrictions with South African VPN?

Geo-limitation is used by different companies to block access to websites and services from abroad. You run the risk of encountering this when you try to read the news or connect to streaming video services to watch your favorite movies while on vacation or a business trip outside of South Africa. Also, remote workers have to use VPN to get access to servers in South Africa from abroad. VPN helps to change the current IP address to the required one.

How do I stay safe using public Wi-Fi?

The weak security of public Wi-Fi hotspots makes them easy prey for hackers. Using a VPN helps to avoid the risks associated with the loss of personal data, passwords, correspondence, and even photos. If you don’t want to put your individual data at risk every time you connect to the public network, turn on a VPN.

FAQ

  • AdGuard VPN is a VPN service that allows you to hide your online identity by routing your traffic through a remote VPN server with a different IP address and location. It also adds an extra layer of protection by encrypting your traffic. Learn more about VPNs
  • Go to the payment page and choose the plan that works best for you. We have 1-month, 1-year, and 2-year subscription options.
  • A VPN is a multi-purpose digital survival tool that helps you:
    Hide your true IP address, which reveals a lot about you, such as your true geolocation or online comments, and surf the Web with an added level of privacy
    Prevent sniffers and hackers on public Wi-Fi networks from accessing your files, including messages and other private information
    Stream and download anything securely and anonymously
    Get discounts, local prices and special offers when you shop online
  • The paid version offers several advantages over the free one:
    AdGuard VPN can be used on up to 10 devices simultaneously, compared to only 2 in the free version
    More server locations are available
    Unlimited VPN traffic, compared to 3 GB per month in the free version
  • User privacy and security has always been AdGuard’s top priority. It’s backed by 15 years of impeccable reputation. It’s carried over into AdGuard VPN: we use our own fast and secure protocol and provide you with unique privacy features.
  • We have subscriptions that are automatically billed once a month, once a year, or every two years, depending on your choice. If you have opted out of automatic renewal, you can manually renew it via your AdGuard account.
    Note: Discounts applied to initial purchases do not apply to their renewals.
  • AdGuard VPN is now available as an extension for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge and as an app for Android, iOS, Windows or Mac. Check out the detailed installation instructions.
  • Yes! With the help of a DNS server. In AdGuard VPN settings, you can connect to a DNS server that best suits your needs. We recommend using AdGuard DNS: it blocks ads and trackers and protects you from malware.
    Although AdGuard VPN can protect you from ads and trackers, it cannot guarantee the same level of filtering as a full-fledged ad blocker. AdGuard Ad Blocker removes ads from websites and apps, blocks analytics systems, and warns you if you’re about to visit a dangerous website. Plus, it can be used together with AdGuard VPN, which is important for mobile devices.
  • Simply use the same account to purchase another subscription: an additional month, year, or two years will be added to your current subscription term.
  • The choice depends on your reasons for using a VPN.
    To be anonymous: If you need a VPN strictly for anonymity, connect to the country and city closest to you.
    To change your location: To hide your real location, choose any other location you want.
    To get a faster connection: Go to Locations in the AdGuard VPN app or extension and select the fastest option before clicking Connect to activate the VPN.
  • We offer our customers the possibility of a 100% refund of the purchase price of AdGuard VPN 1-year and 2-year subscriptions purchased from https://adguard-vpn.com/. For subscriptions purchased elsewhere, please check the refund policy of that particular reseller. For 1-year and 2-year subscriptions, we have a 30-day money-back guarantee. All refund requests for 1-year and 2-year subscriptions made within 30 days of purchase are granted regardless of the reason.
    The corresponding subscription becomes inactive the moment the refund is issued. After 30 days of purchase, all requests are assessed individually, and the refund decision is made at the discretion of AdGuard Software Ltd. We do not grant partial refunds for subscription upgrades and renewals. Each case of a partial refund request is discussed separately between Customer and Support and granted only upon mutual agreement. To get a refund for a 1- or 2-year subscription purchased from the official website https://adguard-vpn.com/, please contact our support team: support@adguard-vpn.com.
    Processing time will depend on the payment method you choose. Usually, it takes 5 to 10 business days.
  • AdGuard is a privacy-focused company that neither shares nor sells any of your personal data. We are proud to say that we fight for user privacy. We are strongly committed to this principle and strive to be as transparent as possible.
    We do not store activity or connection logs of our users. AdGuard VPN collects minimal information about the use of our services to identify and resolve technical issues. This information cannot be used to link you to any specific activity or behavior. For more information on what data we collect and exactly how we process it, please see our Privacy policy.
  • The paid AdGuard VPN subscription allows 10 simultaneous device connections, while the free version allows only 2. If you need to connect more than 10 devices, you have two options:
    Purchase an additional AdGuard VPN subscription for a different email address.
    Disconnect one of your devices from AdGuard VPN. To do this, click Disconnect on the corresponding device.
  • Yes, you can. AdGuard VPN can be active everywhere except for websites and apps from exclusions, or it can be active only for websites and apps from exclusions.
    You can add websites to exclusions manually or choose from the lists of popular services.
  • AdGuard VPN uses AES-256, the most secure and fast encryption algorithm to date. It is a block cipher with a symmetric key, which means that it requires only one secret key to encrypt and decrypt the data and divides data into blocks before encryption. AES-256 has a key length of 256 bits and is practically unbreakable by brute force based on current computing power. Learn more about AES-256 encryption
  • Not necessarily. It is a good idea to check the ping rate of the VPN server before connecting to it. AdGuard VPN displays ping rates to help you choose the fastest server location. The lower the ping, the faster the connection.
  • Using a VPN is legal in most countries. So you have nothing to worry about. Of course, all our VPN servers are located in countries, where VPNs are 100% legal.
  • We recommend using a VPN when connecting to public Wi-Fi to protect your mobile device or computer from potential attacks. Security measures usually pay off when it comes to protecting your personal information.

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