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Is a VPS a VPN?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 2:54 pm

When it comes to virtual private servers, there is a lot of confusion about whether or not they are actually VPNs. In short, a virtual private server is a type of server that is used to provide a private and secure connection to a remote computer.

This is done by creating an encrypted tunnel between the virtual private server and the remote computer. However, because a virtual private server is not a physical server, it is not considered a true VPN.

When it comes to using a virtual private server for VPN purposes, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, a virtual private server is not as secure as a true VPN.

PRO TIP: A VPS is not a VPN. A VPS is a Virtual Private Server and a VPN is a Virtual Private Network. While both provide privacy and security, they are not the same thing. A VPS will not encrypt your traffic like a VPN will.

This is because a virtual private server does not encrypt all of the traffic that is passing between the virtual private server and the remote computer. This means that someone on the remote computer could easily see what is being sent and received.

Second, a virtual private server is not as fast as a true VPN. This is because a virtual private server is not physically connected to the internet.

This means that a virtual private server has to use the internet to connect to the remote computer. This means that a virtual private server is subject to the same types of limitations and delays that are present in the internet itself.

All in all, a virtual private server is not a true VPN. However, it can still be used to provide a private and secure connection to a remote computer.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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