Last updated November 2024
Last updated November 2024
All in all, IPVanish has put together one of the better VPN packages. Little is left to be desired in terms of safety functions, speed and operation. The option of using a license on up to ten devices at the same time deserves a special mention. And if you only need a VPN provider once for a few weeks, you will find a really cheap 1-month price here. Beyond that, the service doesn’t offer anything groundbreaking or extraordinary.
Here is a small summary of the features that IPVanish offers its users:
The security functions of IPVanish are impressive. The service supports various VPN protocols, including OpenVPN and IKEv2 . The default is IKEv2 under Windows, which is generally considered a stable and fast VPN protocol. In principle, when combined with AES-256 , it cannot be cracked. If you want, you can easily switch to OpenVPN, L2TP, STP or PPTP in the client. A kill switch is also installed. In the event of an unscheduled termination of the VPN connection, this ensures that private data does not accidentally migrate to the Internet.
Incomprehensible: the kill switch is not switched on by default after installation, but the user must activate it manually in the settings. The bottom line is that protection is rock solid. This is also shown by the DNS tests. IPVanish reliably camouflages the location, the IP address and browsing activities.
Almost every VPN service promises top speed. So does IPVanish: “We deliver the best VPN speeds.” Unfortunately, encryption is usually noticeably slower. The speed with the client’s default settings gave solid results: Although the service slowed down the internet line noticeably, the results were impressive and are more than sufficient for surfing, downloading and streaming. However, other providers such as NordVPN were significantly faster.
Speaking of streaming, what about Netflix? IPVanish is covered on the subject on its own page for good reason. After all, Netflix has one of the most sophisticated VPN detection systems and does not like to see foreign users accessing the US media library, for example. Because that creates stress with the rights holders.
However: With IPVanish, streaming from foreign Netflix is possible, for example via the US server based in Chicago. So little is left to be desired on this point.
The Windows client leaves a good impression. It certainly does not deserve a beauty award, but leaves little to be desired in terms of operation and functionality . IPVanish log-in is straightforward. If you don’t want to deal with topics such as VPN protocol and encryption, simply click on “Connect”, and a few seconds later the secure connection will be established. The iPhone app, which was also used, also proved to be uncomplicated in this regard.
A good VPN provider means that it does not store the personal data and information of its users. Otherwise he would know which pages the users visit and which data flows. It would also be possible to sell the data collected profitably. They promises not to do that. Can you believe that? There were reports that IPVanish released user data to the U.S. Homeland Security in 2016. This has shaken confidence in the service. But: The company, with its headquarters in the USA, has had a new owner since 2017. And the new Vice President Jeremy Palmer promises high and sacred: “ We do not log or save user data .
I cannot say what happened under the previous management. However, we protect the data and the privacy of our users, regardless of who requests the surrender. ”A clear commitment, but in the end, the United States belongs to the so-called “ Five Eyes ”, a close alliance between the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. In this club, the secret services, which specialize in eavesdropping on electronic networks and their evaluation, exchange information with each other.
In principle, it only offers a single price model that only differs in terms of the duration (one month, three months and one year). A monthly price of the equivalent of 10.91 euros falls for all termsat. Note: This is the supplier’s recommended retail price (RRP). However, like almost all other VPN services, it continuously runs discount campaigns with different conditions.
The real costs are usually much lower. The payment options are clear: the service can only be subscribed to by credit card or PayPal. Anonymous payment options such as Bitcoin are non-existent . However, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee for dissatisfied customers .
All in all, IPVanish has put together one of the better VPN packages. Little is left to be desired in terms of safety functions, speed and operation. The option of using a license on up to ten devices at the same time deserves a special mention. Beyond that, the service doesn’t offer anything groundbreaking or extraordinary.
