Kill Switch for Privado Windows App
The Kill Switch feature in the Privado app is an important tool that automatically shuts down your internet connection if your VPN connection is lost. This prevents your real IP address from being exposed on the internet. Note: The kill switch is designed to cut off your Internet connection when you’re not connec…
PrivadoVPN AppleTV (tvOS 17+) Setup
Update your Apple TV to tvOS 17 or newer to use the PrivadoVPN app. 1. Open the AppStore app, search for PrivadoVPN, and click the Get button. 2. After that, the PrivadoVPN VPN app will be downloaded to your Apple TV. 3. Once the download is complete, select Open to launch the PrivadoVPN app. 4. Click on th…
What is OpenVPN?
OpenVPN is one of the most popular and strongest encryption protocols for virtual private networks (VPNs). This is one of several VPN protocols that you can choose to use with PrivadoVPN.
What is the Difference Between UDP & TCP?
Have you ever heard of UDP or TCP? These protocols are responsible for sending pieces of data, commonly known as packets, across the Internet. You may have come across UDP and TCP when setting up your router or installing firewall software. If you’re someone who prioritizes Internet privacy, you may have even seen th…
iOS IKEv2 Manual Setup
You can find the necessary credentials on your Privado page, (or use one of the following mirrors: , ). Setup: 1. Open Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > VPN. 2. Select "Add VPN Configuration..." 3. The settings can be entered as follows: Type : IKEv2 Description : (what you'…
How Does OpenVPN Work?
OpenVPN was invented by James Yonan and published under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It engages in key exchange through the TLS/SSL protocol. It can be used through firewalls and network address translations (NATs). There are several possible ways for peers to authenticate each other using OpenVPN. Wh…
How Connecting to a VPN Hides Me From My ISP
Connecting to the PrivadoVPN network has many advantages, not least being that you are able to hide much of your data from your Internet service provider (ISP). While it can’t hide all of your information, it does hide the vast majority of it. What Your ISP Sees There are only a few things that your ISP can tell ab…
How to Find Your Private IP Address and Default Gateway
Finding Your Private IP Address Every device connected to the Internet is given a unique identifier called an IP address. There is both a public IP address and a private IP address. The first is the identifier that is used for your device on the wider Internet. A private IP address is assigned by the router that y…
PrivadoVPN macOS Setup
Installation and use of the PrivadoVPN app for macOS *** If you see a message that your macOS version is incompatible with this app, please reach out to our Support, and we will email you the compatible app version: . 1. Go to the Privado website > Software > and click " PrivadoVPN for macOS ": 2. Cli…
How do I download the PrivadoVPN Mac app?
You can download the PrivadoVPN app for MacOS at: . Setup Guide for the PrivadoVPN App for MacOS *** If you see a message that your Mac OS version is incompatible with this app, please reach out to our Support, and we will email you the compatible app version: . Other tutorials on MacOS: PrivadoVPN…
