IVPN
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| Developer | IVPN Limited |
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| Type | Virtual private network |
| Launch date | 2009 |
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| Operating system(s) | |
| Status | Active |
| Pricing model | Standard: $6/mo[1] 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.[2][3]
History
In 2022, during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, IVPN started handing out free subscriptions to people living in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia.[4]
In 2024, IVPN acquired Safing, a company that offered a firewall application and the SPN VPN service.[5][6]
IVPN has been independently audited by Cure53, has undergone a logging audit[7] and a comprehensive pentest report.[8] IVPN is supported by FlashRouters, a company that specializes in providing custom-flashed routers for VPN users.[9][10]
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.[11]
The service has also been reviewed by PC Magazine,[12] TorrentFreak,[13] and Forbes[14]
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.[15]
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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