VPN's

    How do VPN's work?

    VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks, work by creating a secure and encrypted connection, often referred to as a tunnel, between your device and a remote server. This connection is established over the Internet and ensures that the data transmitted between your device and the server remains confidential and protected from potential eavesdropping. VPNs use various encryption protocols like OpenVPN or WireGuard to safeguard the data. Once connected, your device is assigned a new IP address from the VPN server, masking your original IP. This not only enhances privacy but also allows users to access the internet as if they were in a different location, helping bypass geo-restrictions.

    What are the benefits of a VPN?

    VPNs offer several key benefits. They enhance online privacy by encrypting data, preventing ISPs and potential attackers from monitoring your internet activities. VPNs provide anonymity by masking your IP address, making it challenging for websites or online services to track your real location. Additionally, VPNs enable secure access to public Wi-Fi networks, protecting users from potential threats on these open networks. They are also valuable for accessing region-restricted content and services. Businesses often use VPNs to secure remote connections for employees, ensuring a safe and private connection to company resources. Overall, the benefits of VPNs include enhanced security, privacy, and the ability to access content from anywhere in the world.

    JourneyVPN Features

    Is there a JourneyVPN client for iOS? if not, when will one be available?

    Currently JourneyVPN only runs on Android devices. We started with Android since it is the most popular Operating System in use today. iOS support is in progress and we expect a release in the coming months. Stay tuned!

    I'm behind a very restrictive firewall, will I be able to use your VPN?

    Our client uses multiple techniques to establish connections to our VPN. It is successful in establishing connections on networks that actively block similar services. Our suite of connection modes is ever expanding and is one reason to keep your JourneyVPN app updated to the latest version. That said, there may be circumstances on very restrictive networks where our client cannot connect. If you’re having trouble connecting, we ask that you contact us and provide as much detail as you’re willing about your particular issue.

    Why Ads? I hate ads.

    JourneyVPN is committed to offering a no-cost version of our state-of-the-art VPN client and infrastructure. But deployment and management of our infrastructure comes with expenses that we need to pay for through some means. Occasionally showing ads in our free client is one way we can cover our costs. We know ads can be tedious, but consider then a form of payment for this service. We’re committed to showing as few ads as possible in our client and figure its a fair price to pay.

    If you insist on an ad-free experience, consider upgrading to a premium account. In addition to advanced features, premium users are not shown any ads.

    Why can't I choose a specific IP address for an endpoint? I can only choose a region.

    Our VPN is designed for connection stability and durability. Part of this design necessitates periodically moving an existing connection to a new endpoint. Your chosen region will not change during the duration of a VPN connection, but your IP address might.

    What is split tunneling?

    Split tunneling is a feature in VPNs that allows users to divide their internet traffic between the encrypted VPN tunnel and their regular, unsecured internet connection. With split tunneling, users can choose which specific applications or websites route their data through the VPN, while other traffic directly accesses the internet. This flexibility enhances efficiency, as only selected traffic benefits from the VPN's security and encryption, while other activities may proceed at regular internet speeds.

    Security & Privacy

    No logging, really?

    Really. We don’t log connection records, web requests, DNS requests, or traffic. Any VPN worth your consideration should be a no-log VPN. It has become a sort of de-facto standard.

    We do need to be able to monitor the health, status, and utilization of our network. So we do collect metrics related to things like connection durations, bandwidth utilization, etc. But our metrics are all generic. We cannot determine when a particular user was online, what sites they visited, or where their IP address. We simply don’t store that data.

    What VPN protocol are you using?

    JourneyVPN is built on a customized version of the WireGuard protocol. WireGuard provides several security and performance benefits over other VPN protocols and is the best fit for our architecture.

    Our tailored version of WireGuard supports additional features and transport protocols, such as TLS, which improve our ability to connect to our servers and make the traffic more difficult to identify and categorize.

    How does JourneyVPN protect my data?

    JourneyVPN protects your data through robust encryption and secure tunneling. When you connect to JourneyVPN, your internet traffic is encapsulated in a secure tunnel using advanced encryption protocols like WireGuard. This encryption ensures that your data remains confidential and secure during transmission, making it challenging for third parties, including hackers and potential eavesdroppers, to intercept or decipher your sensitive information. Additionally, JourneyVPN assigns you a new IP address, enhancing your anonymity and safeguarding your online activities from prying eyes. By prioritizing security measures such as a strict no-logs policy, JourneyVPN ensures a comprehensive defense against unauthorized access, providing users with a trusted and secure environment for their online interactions.

    Does JourneyVPN allow me to browse anonymously?

    Yes, JourneyVPN enables anonymous browsing by masking your IP address and encrypting your internet traffic. When you connect to JourneyVPN, your actual IP address is replaced with one from the VPN server, making it difficult for websites and online services to trace your real location. The encrypted tunnel created by JourneyVPN ensures that your online activities remain private and secure. This anonymity is particularly beneficial for users seeking to protect their privacy, evade location-based restrictions, and browse the internet without leaving a trace of their original identity. JourneyVPN's commitment to user privacy, coupled with its encryption measures, allows for a more anonymous and secure online experience.

    JourneyVPN Premium

    What additional features does JourneyVPN Premium have?

    JourneyVPN Premium offers a range of additional features to enhance the user experience. Subscribers to the premium tier benefit from advanced functionalities such as increased server options for optimized performance, faster connection speeds, and priority access to new and exclusive server locations. Additionally, premium users enjoy an ad-free browsing experience, eliminating interruptions and enhancing overall satisfaction.

    What payment methods are accepted for premium services?

    Users can conveniently pay for JourneyVPN services using their Google account. This streamlined payment method offers users a secure and familiar way to complete transactions, eliminating the need for manual input of payment details and ensuring a hassle-free experience. By accepting Google account payments, JourneyVPN caters to the preferences of a wide range of users while maintaining security and ease of use in the payment process.