VPN or Virtual Private Network, a virtual private network allows you to access blocked sites, maintain anonymity, connect from the selected GEO. We will share tips on how to choose a VPN for traffic arbitration, tell you about the nuances of security, as well as how to avoid blocked services and why it is better to give preference to paid tariffs.

Tip #1: Choose a secure VPN

It is necessary to check the security of the service:

Protocol. It is important to choose services with the OpenVPN protocol. If the PPTP protocol is proposed, it is not recommended to take such a VPN, since it is vulnerable and considered outdated;

Servers. If the service has its own servers, this is the best option, since they have high speed and security indicators.;

Double Hop technology. She is able to send a request through two servers, which raises the level of protection and additionally masks the traces of the arbitrageur user.;

License agreement. In it, you need to pay attention to the points concerning the collection of personal data. Specifically, it is necessary to clarify whether the provider collects data, whether it stores them and, if so, for how long, whether it shares data with third parties;

An ideal story if the service does not collect any data. Then you can take such a VPN. If the service collects any data, it is better to avoid such options, because there are risks for campaigns and bundles of strait.

Tip #2: look at the choice of GEO

If a VPN service offers a wide range of countries where servers are located, this is an advantage compared to a small geo arsenal, because:

It will be possible to get access to the maximum number of sites. Some resources are allowed or prohibited only in specific geo. A VPN offering many countries will allow you to enter any site;

You can monitor ads. With the help of VPN, it is possible to see your ads and creatives through the eyes of potential customers from the selected country;

Connection speed increases. The speed differs in different countries. The service must have input points in the nearest geo locations;

Increased security and protection against local failures. If VPN is banned in one geo, you can connect through another geo;

It is also important to pay attention to the fact that the VPN has input points in those geo with which work is to be done. The service should also have the option of manually selecting servers.

Tip #3: A paid VPN is better than a free one

A free VPN is not secure. Most often, the use of a free service implies a kind of barter. You use a VPN masquerading as someone's IP and pay by having someone also masquerading as your IP for free. What kind of person is this and what actions he will take, which sites he will visit and why — you will not know. There are risks of information leakage and a security threat to campaigns.

Also, free VPNs:

unstable, have a lot of malfunctions;

with low connection speed;

they work on outdated protocols and are subject to hacker attacks — see the security tip;

they have a limited choice of countries — see the advice about geo.

The free versions are good as tests and a trial period to evaluate the specifics and convenience of the service. You can choose a VPN with a free trial, use it to the maximum and then, if everything is in order, switch to one of the paid tariffs. Such services will most likely not collect your personal data.

Tip #4 assess the risks of possible blockages

Practice shows that the more popular the service is, the more risks it has of being blocked by Roskomnadzor. Therefore, you should take a closer look at VPNs that are less well-known.

It is important to regularly follow the news, study the current lists of services blocked in Russia, so as not to spend money on a VPN that will soon be unavailable. If the provider is included in these lists, it needs to be changed promptly.

Tachyon, Cloudflare WARP, Opera, KeepSolid, Speedify, PrivateTunnel, IPVanish, NordVPN, ProtonVPN, Betternet, ExpressVPN, Speedify, VyprVPN, Lantern, X-VPN and Hola are already blocked in Russia! VPN.

In the Internet media in the summer, information appeared about the possible imminent blocking of services such as RedCat secure unlimited, Browsec, Windscribe, vpn-super unlimited proxy, Melon, Proxy Master.

Tip #5: Explore additional options

VPN services can offer useful additional functionality that will help speed up and facilitate processes not only in arbitration, but also in everyday life.

Examples of options:

ability to connect multiple devices;

compatible with various devices, such as a TV, a game console;

version in Russian or another language that you know;

advanced settings, such as the ability to customize fingerprints;

promotions, discounts on access to partner services.