What is a VPN?

NordVPN - save 72% on a 2 year deal

  • 5,000+ servers worldwide in 59 countries Six connections 30-day money-back guarantee

ExpressVPN - get a 49% discount on 1 year offer

  • More than 3,000 servers worldwide in 94 countries 30-day money back guarantee no questions asked

Surfshark - save 81% on 24 month plan

  • Use on unlimited devices More than 3,200 servers worldwide in 65 countries 30-day money back guarantee no questions asked

TunnelBear VPN - 67% discount on a 3 year plan

  • 22+ countries covered Easy to use

CyberGhost - save 85% on 2 year deal

  • Use on tablet and smartphones 7,100 servers across 91 countries

Other VPNs we considered

  • IPVanish - save 65% on a year plan costing $3.75 a month PureVPN - 2 year plan discounted by 73% at $2.91/m  Hotspot Shield - get 76% off a 3 year deal priced at $2.99 and $2.69/m Private Internet Access - 83% saving on a 3 year plan for $2.08 / £1.71 a month VyprVPN - 87% off 36 month plan coming in at $1.67 and £1.25/m

Why do you need a VPN?

How can I access content that’s geoblocked?

Are there other kinds of blocking I can get past?

I’m an ex-pat. Can I use a VPN to access iPlayer?

What do I do if the server’s sluggish?

What do I do if I’m blocked by a site for using a VPN?

How do I protect all my devices at once?

Can a VPN stop my boss knowing what I’m doing online?

How can a VPN deliver better video or torrents?

Can I get my VPN to switch on automatically?