Need to surf the web discreetly? Do you want to take advantage of services or content that are inaccessible in the country where you are? With CyberGhost VPN, indulge yourself without sacrificing your security… and without breaking the bank!
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To surf the Web in complete anonymity and ensure the confidentiality of your online activities, VPN software (Virtual Private Network) remains the most reliable solution. These tools, formerly reserved for professionals, are not lacking in advantages to now appeal to individuals at a time when the time spent in front of a screen is becoming more and more important and the number of activities on the Internet continues to grow. Because having a VPN is like putting on an online invisibility cloak. We thus benefit from a secure and anonymized connection whether we use a personal box, a company network, a public access point (such as the Wi-Fi network of an airport or a hotel) or even a mobile telephone link in data mode. Everything that passes between your computer, tablet or smartphone with a VPN and the website or web service you connect to is kept safe from prying eyes. In addition to this respected confidentiality, VPN software also allows you to change the public IP address. An effective way to take advantage of services that are in principle inaccessible due to geographic restrictions, especially on streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney + or Amazon Prime Video.
Why use a VPN?
To secure and anonymize your Internet connection, the VPN service works on a simple principle. It acts as an intermediary between a device (a computer, a smartphone, a tablet, a game console or even a television) and the websites or Internet services visited. Everything that passes between the device and the VPN server is encrypted so that it cannot be intercepted by hackers or intruders. If when you connect to a public network such as a Wi-Fi hotspot in a train station, a malicious person who intercepts your connection could in no way decrypt the data sent and received. Even your Internet operator cannot know which site you are connecting to. This is called a “private tunnel”.
Another advantage: no site or online service can know where your connection is coming from. As this goes through the VPN server, it is the VPN server’s IP address that appears in requests and downloads. A good way to go unnoticed behind this relay and therefore remain undetectable – at least in theory. No one can know your activity on the Net except the owner of the relay server, if they keep track of it. You thus remain anonymous, except, of course, when you identify yourself voluntarily on a site or a service (messaging, merchant sites, streaming platforms, banking, etc.) to access your account. Suddenly, as your real public IP address remains permanently hidden and replaced by another, hosted in a country of your choice, in Europe, the United States, Asia, etc. you can break the geographic blockages imposed by certain sites and online services (such as video streaming platforms for example). It thus becomes possible to access content normally unavailable in your country of origin. A godsend for enjoying certain foreign television channels that are inaccessible in France or for example taking advantage of the American Netflix catalog, which is significantly richer than that offered in our regions.
What are the advantages of CyberGhost VPN?
The general public’s craze for VPN services has led to their proliferation. However, CyberGhost VPN, founded ten years ago in Bucharest (Romania), shows solid experience and claims some 38 million users around the world. It must be said that the service seduces both by the ease of use of its app and by its efficiency.
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Installation in two minutes
With CyberGhost VPN, just a few clicks are all it takes to secure your Internet connection and start surfing without stress. The app is available in French (which is not the case for many VPN services) for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android as well as for TVs powered by Android TV, Amazon Fire TV and FireStick keys, Microsoft Xbox and Sony PlayStation game consoles and routers (so all connected devices in the house benefit from VPN access without even installing anything). Once identified, CyberGhost VPN offers to connect to one of 6,982 servers (one of the most important parks at the moment) located in 90 countries. The service allows seven devices to be connected simultaneously with the same account. Enough to ensure your privacy on your computer and mobile as well as on the devices of your loved ones.
Simplified configuration
CyberGhost VPN’s interface is unambiguous. All you need to do is double-click the country from which the connection must be established for protection to be effective. CyberGhost VPN takes care of finding the fastest server to provide you with the best possible speed. And for streaming fans, it even has a list of dedicated servers. Ditto, if you download a lot of content from a Torrents tool, CyberGhost VPN offers a list of suitable servers. And if the chosen server does not suit you, change it on the fly with a simple double-click.
Confidentiality guaranteed
The anonymity guaranteed by a VPN service is based on two elements. First, the encryption applied to the connection. CyberGhost VPN uses four protocols recognized for their robustness (WireGuard, OpenVPN, IKEv2 and IPsec). And, as soon as the connection to the VPN is established, all data benefits from AES 256 encryption. In addition, the connections are protected against DNS leaks preserving your anonymity thanks to the Kill Switch feature (which interrupts all incoming and outgoing traffic) by case of cut. Then CyberGhost VPN ensures a strict privacy policy and does not record any traces of your passage. It does not keep any connection logs (a log, in the lingo) and does not keep any activity logs. The company has no obligation to collaborate with any authority. The editor also updates every three months a transparency report (in English) mentioning the number of requests it receives.
Unlimited entertainment
Fans of American series find with CyberGhost VPN a powerful ally to satisfy their passion. By locating their connection to the United States, they can access the catalogs of Netflix USA, HBO Now, Hulu, Disney + or even Amazon Prime Video US and enjoy series or films that are not yet available in France. Furthermore, CyberGhost VPN offers a list of dedicated servers and even optimized according to the streaming platform you want to use. Over to you Dexter and NCIS or the Lord of the Rings trilogy!
Fast and transparent connections
A connection secured by a VPN requires strong encryption. An operation that is generally not without impact on the downstream (download) and upstream (upload) speed. CyberGhost VPN promises a seamless and fast connection thanks to nearly 7000 servers installed around the world. They are placed judiciously in each territory to allow each user to enjoy a fast connection wherever they are. The higher the number of available servers, the less congestion and slowdowns there are. What to download, browse or broadcast without limitations, especially since there is no limitation on bandwidth or restriction on the volume of data exchanged.
An aggressive price
CyberGhost VPN offers several subscription packages. The most interesting is undoubtedly the offer over three years, billed at the moment 78 € (or 2 € per month) with, as a bonus, three months of subscription offered. Displayed almost at the same price as the offer over two years (76.56 € or 3.19 € per month), it allows you to enjoy an additional year without spending anything. And whatever option you choose, you benefit from assistance in French available 24/7. Note also that you benefit from a “Satisfied or refunded” guarantee from 45 days. Enough to try CyberGhost VPN comfortably without fear.
Take advantage of CyberGhost VPN’s offer
If you are won over by CyberGhost VPN’s strengths, all you have to do is install it and use it on your devices. The operations described below concern the Windows version of the software, but they are just as easy on Mac, Android or iOS smartphone or tablet.
- Go to the website of CyberGhost VPN and choose your subscription plan. Choose the payment method of your choice then and complete the form.
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- Then download the CyberGhost VPN application corresponding to your device (you can use CyberGhost VPN on seven devices simultaneously with one account) and start the installation. On Windows, you will need to allow the application to install a software module for the network card.
- Enter your login details (email address and password defined during registration) and click on the button To log in.
- At this point, CyberGhost VPN is not yet active. Click on arrow pointing left in the software window.
- By default, the list of the most popular destinations is displayed. For a quick connection, click one of the countries presented then on the big button on the right of the window to activate the VPN.
- The connection is instantly established. Your public IP address is located in the chosen country (the United States in our example).
- However, you can change countries on the fly. To do this, double-click on another country from the list. The new settings take effect immediately and your public IP address is also changed.
- The list of countries covered by CyberGhost VPN is of course not limited to the five items pinned by default as favorites. Click on All servers in the left pane. A list of all the countries where CyberGhost VPN has VPN servers appears.
- Click on arrow pointing right at the end of the line of the desired country. A list of all the servers available for this region is displayed (with their respective load rates). For some countries, it is possible to choose a particular city and then a specific server.
- If you want to connect to a server that’s primarily dedicated to streaming, CyberGhost VPN has a pre-set list. Click on For streaming in the left pane. All you have to do is double-click on the desired country and enjoy a smooth VPN connection to watch your favorite movies and series.
- To cut off the VPN, and return to a normal connection, all you have to do is click on the big on-off button in the right pane.
Article sponsored by CyberGhost VPN.