VPN Provider

Your Internet Service Provider has the power to see information about the websites and data services you access while using their modem. This is often used to build user profiles for targeted advertising.

While they cannot see the data being transmitted, they can see the servers you connect to. Behind a Virtual Private Network, your ISP can see that you've connected to a remote server but all of your traffic and data is encrypted.

If you're looking for additional privacy from your internet service provider – such as downloading files with qBittorrent or obscuring your AdGuard Home lookups – then subscribing to a VPN service could be an option.

Learn more about the advantages of using a VPN provider.

VPN services can also be used to circumvent geo-restrictions, such as a MeTube server that can access Swedish internet content. Gluetun allows individual Docker containers to transmit data through your VPN provider.

Not all VPN providers are created equal. Providers may store logs and submit them to law enforcement agencies when asked. They may have their databases hacked. Some collect data for government surveillance purposes.

Privacy Guides is a non-profit that educates about personal privacy and independently reviews service providers. They recommend Proton VPN, Mullvad, and IVPN services.