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| Developer | IVPN Limited |
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| Type | Virtual private network |
| Launch date | 2009 (2009) |
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| Status | Active |
| Pricing model | Standard: $6/mo Pro: $10/mo |
| Website | ivpn |
IVPN is a VPN service offered by IVPN Limited (formerly Privatus Limited) based in Gibraltar. Launched in 2009, IVPN operates using the WireGuard, OpenVPN, and IKEv2 protocols.
History
In 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, IVPN started handing out free subscriptions to people living in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.
In 2024, IVPN acquired Safing, a company that offered a firewall application and the SPN VPN service.
IVPN has been independently audited by Cure53, has undergone a logging audit and a comprehensive pentest report. IVPN is supported by FlashRouters, a company that specializes in providing custom-flashed routers for VPN users.
Reception
In a September 2017 review by PCWorld, IVPN received 4.5 out of 5 stars and was awarded their Editor's Choice Award in 2017.
The service has also been reviewed by PC Magazine, TorrentFreak, and Forbes
The non-profit Freedom of the Press Foundation, in their "Choosing a VPN" guide, lists IVPN amongst the five VPNs that meet their recommended settings and features for VPN use as a tool for protecting online activity.
See also
- Comparison of virtual private network services
- Internet privacy
- Encryption
- Secure communication
- List of free and open-source Android applications
References
- "IVPN Pricing". www.ivpn.net. Retrieved 2022-02-24.
- "What VPN protocols do you offer? - IVPN Help". IVPN. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- Edwards, Luke (2022-04-14). "IVPN review". Tom's Guide. Retrieved 2023-07-11.
- "In support of Ukraine: distributing free IVPN accounts". IVPN. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- "IVPN acquires Safing, operator of Portmaster and the SPN network". IVPN. 2024-12-03. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- "Safing Joins Forces with IVPN: A New Chapter Begins". Safing. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
- IVPN Privacy & No-Log Audit Report 03.2019.
- Pentest-Report IVPN VPN, Server & Web 01.2020.
- Which VPN providers are supported in the FR Privacy App?
- The 5 Best VPN Routers in 2022 - Preconfigured VPN routers - Easy set up.
- Paul, Ian (2017-09-01). "IVPN review: A small VPN worth a look for U.S. and UK connections". PCWorld. Archived from the original on 2018-03-25.
- "IVPN Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- Ernesto (2017-03-04). "Which VPN Services Keep You Anonymous in 2017?". TorrentFreak. Archived from the original on 2017-03-04.
- "IVPN Review 2024: Features, Pros and Cons – Forbes Advisor". www.forbes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- "An in-depth guide to choosing a VPN". Freedom of the Press. 2018-06-29. Retrieved 2024-12-14.
External links
- Official website
- IVPN on Google Play
- IVPN Android package at the F-Droid repository
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