Introducing Namecheap VPN
As Namecheap continues in our quest to bring you all the Internet services you need, at the prices and with the levels of service we’re renowned for, we are proud to unveil our brand new VPN service.
What’s a VPN?
A Virtual Private Network, or VPN, allows you to connect to the Internet via another network. This is commonly used so employees can access internal work files from remote locations. VPNs have myriad other uses, including being used to improve connection security, to spoof locations, and bypass regional restrictions.
Our VPN Service in a Nutshell
We created a VPN service that incorporates our values of security and protection online, as well as speed.
- Ensures protection. Military grade encryption means no third parties can access your data. Your connection will be secure, even on vulnerable public Wi-Fi Hotspots.
- Gives you Internet anonymity.: You can avoid many regional restrictions, online censorship, and confound tracking with the IP address change that occurs when you use a VPN.
- Utilizes Our Powerful Network. Our powerful, high-speed network means you don’t have to sacrifice security for speed.
- Provides you with unlimited bandwidth to share content. Fill your world with content on us with unlimited bandwidth included as standard!
The Specifics
Here are the details on what our new VPN offers you.
- Data encryption
We care about your privacy and security. That’s why we provide best-in-class military-grade encryption on your VPN connection. Your own ISP could be monitoring your data, and slowing it down. Our VPN adds protection from targeted and indiscriminate attacks intended to capture sensitive data.
- Safe Wi-Fi
Especially on public shared wifi, there are easy tools that let others scrape an unsecured connection and obtain sensitive information, like passwords, email addresses, and learn about searches and more. A VPN tunnel (that is created by using a VPN) lets you move undetected even in public.
- No logs
Ever. We will never track or store your browsing history, or reveal what data you’re sending – we can’t reveal what we don’t store! However, to help us ensure the network is fast, we do keep track of the quantity of data used and the number of times you connect, but never specifics of your activity.
- DNS leak protection
When you connect to a website, the first query goes to a DNS. If your VPN does not support DNS Leak Protection, the query will go over an unsecured channel, ‘leaking’ information about your activity. Our integrated and secure DNS protects you from leaks.
- Keep your True IP Hidden
An IP Address, like any address, is a powerful thing when known. It can be used to identify where you are in the world, restrict content, or track you online. When you connect with our VPN, you’re assigned a new IP address at random, every time, and you can appear as if you are coming from anywhere in the world where we have servers (over 40 countries).
- High-speed network
Because we own our servers and network, we can easily invest in high speed, powerful servers. This makes our service ideal for streaming, transferring data and online gaming.
- 40+ Locations and 1000+ Servers
We have servers in over 40+ locations, so you can choose where you want your connection to be.
- Unlimited Bandwidth
Exactly what it says on the box. Perfect for sharing large files or streaming your favorite content; we won’t restrict you.
- Use on up to 5 Devices at Once
Download our app to an unlimited amount of devices, and use on up to five at once! Available on Android, Apple (iOS and Mac), and Windows devices.
More on VPNs
If you’re still unsure about whether a VPN is right for you, check out our articles on why a VPN is helpful while traveling, using a VPN for Bitcoin trading, and how VPNs can improve your video game experience.
We think our VPN is the complete offering. Sign up for Namecheap VPN and get safer and faster browsing today.
Speed isn’t that great. I’m using a Starbucks public wifi and without VPN, its download speed was 22mbps but came down to 4mbps after turning it on. Tried different locations but resulted the same. Any suggestion?
Thanks for your question. I reached out to the VPN team. This is what they told me.
If you still have questions or concerns, I’d encourage you to reach out to our customer support team for more assistance.
Is there any way to use the Namecheap VPN on a Linux system?
Currently we do not support Linux. We do support Android, iOS, MAC and Windows.
Well, do let us know when Linux/OpenVPN is supported so we can sign up for it.
i’m interested in the VPN service you provide but I haven’t been able to find any video’s on Youtube or any articles that explain how to set it up. I am not familiar with VPN but I have heard that a VPN app is the best way to go.
Where can I find the information on how to install the VPN service on my devices….home router, computer and two cell phones?
Thanks
James Brown
Here are our how-to guides:
Windows
Android
MacOS
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
I’m a namecheap VPN subscriber and currently only use the app on my Android phone because there is not support for Linux…. Yet. I have not noticed any marked speed difference or had any problems, so yay for that. However, I do find myself often wondering why the VPN service and my WiFi hotspot cannot be made to work together. I very often use my laptop or tablet on my hotspot yet I cannot connect to the VPN, then turn on my hotspot and expect internet access. Am I missing something?
Do you guys support openssl vpn, or is it restricted to your client? I use an portable openwrt router while in public and at client sites. Currently using another company for private internet access, but open to switching since I have so many domains with you.
Right now we support OpenVPN on Android, but this is not yet available in other apps. The developers tell me that it is on their roadmap so wider availability is coming.
Dear Jackie, any news regarding openVPN service? if you said that it is already working on Android, it should work on any other O.S. as openvpn only needs a connection profile to work. Do you have a profile file to be imported on android openvpn app? do you use the standard openvpn android app, or should use a proprietary openvpn app from you company? thanks, Mauricio F.
I reached out to our team and this is what they told me:
Changing protocols is possible with the Android and Windows apps (one can choose OpenVPN TCP, OpenVPN UDP or IKEv2 protocols). Clicking on the settings icon in the right top corner, a client will be able to choose the protocol to connect to the server.
It is NOT possible to change the protocol on other OS. So, IOS, macOS it is IKEv2 by default.
I think VPN is a must yeah things might be different with various brands but for me, I have been using Express VPN and it seems to be best for me.