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In the digital age of data collection, online privacy has become a major issue for us Internet users. Between advertising tracking, the risks of hacking via public networks and geographical restrictions, more and more users are turning to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to secure their browsing. Among the panoply of options available to them, a service from the Mozilla foundation, known for its commitment to a free and ethical Internet, stands out. In this tutorial, we'll take a look at Mozilla VPN to take control of your Internet privacy.
What is Mozilla VPN?
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a system for creating a direct link between remote computers connected to different local networks. In other words, it's a system that isolates and encrypts your exchanges from the rest of the traffic on the Internet. To learn more about VPNs, their uses and the benefits of using one, take a look at the SCU 101 course:
Based on this principle, Mozilla VPN is an open source VPN service developed in 2020 by the Mozilla Foundation. It is available on:
- Android,
- iOS,
- Mac,
- Linux,
- Windows,
- and also as an extension for Mozilla's Firefox browser.
It is available in over 30 countries and has over 500 servers responsible for masking your IP address in order to relocate you while ensuring the confidentiality of your interactions on the Internet. Mozilla VPN is distinguished by:
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Ease of use: a streamlined, minimalist Interface graphic showing you the essentials of the servers and countries you can choose from.
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WireGuard technology: a communication protocol and open-source software that uses state-of-the-art cryptography to create encrypted tunnels, offering a lightweight, easier-to-deploy alternative with a smaller code base and an emphasis on speed and security.
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Transparent pricing: around 10 euros for a monthly fee and 5 euros per month for an annual subscription.
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Multiple connected devices: Connect up to 5 devices simultaneously to your Mozilla VPN account.
Getting started with Mozilla VPN
You can download Mozilla VPN depending on your operating system. In this tutorial, we'll be taking a look at Mozilla VPN under the Windows operating system.
⚠️ As Mozilla VPN is not available in some countries, you may encounter this notification when you download the Mozilla VPN application from Google Play Store.
Once successfully installed, click on the Register button to create a new account.
Enter your password and confirm your account by filling in the OTP code sent to your e-mail address. As Mozilla VPN is a paid service from the Mozilla Foundation, you need a subscription to use Mozilla VPN to its full potential. Click on "Subscribe now" to be redirected to the Mozilla VPN pricing page.
Then choose a subscription plan that's right for you.
Then proceed to payment by PayPal or credit card.
Once you've activated your subscription, open the Mozilla VPN software and, at your convenience, authorize Mozilla VPN to collect technical data on your browsing or not.
You can also activate anti-advertising, browser monitoring and malware blocking options.
Once the configuration process is complete, the Mozilla VPN Interface looks like this:
You can activate the VPN by clicking on the radio button below, which will relocate your computer's IP address to a range of IP addresses in your chosen location. You can also view the list of devices connected to your Mozilla VPN account directly from the home page.
Mozilla VPN allows you to select your location in two formats:
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Single-Hop: which relocates your computer's IP address and encrypts the data to a server in a specific selected region, in our example Sofia in Bulgaria.
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Multi-Hop: creates an encrypted connection from your computer to two remote servers. This is a double encryption: your data is encrypted via server A, then from server A, the data is encrypted again to server B.
By clicking on the Settings icon, you can access the various customization options Mozilla VPN offers. In the Network Settings menu, you can configure Mozilla VPN for all your applications, or select the applications you don't want to use Mozilla VPN with. This option is one of the innovations that sets Mozilla VPN apart from most other VPNs: tunnel splitting.
Split tunneling is a handy feature that allows you to route some of your Internet traffic via a VPN and some without the VPN during the same session. This can be useful for online banking or any other Internet traffic that doesn't work properly with a VPN.
⚠️Mozilla VPN offers split tunneling on all products except MacOs and iOS. Sorry Apple users, you won't be able to use this feature. It's likely they will, as they only allowed this feature through their Android app and now it's expanding to other operating systems.
Always with a view to guaranteeing enhanced confidentiality for its users, Mozilla VPN features a Kill Switch system that enables it to terminate your Internet connection if the VPN goes down for any reason. This protects your IP address and other personal information.
Now you're ready to surf the Internet safely and confidentially. If you enjoyed this tutorial, please give it a green thumbs-up. We're also sure you'll enjoy our tutorial on MULLVAD VPN, another VPN solution that requires no personal data from its users and lets you pay for your subscription in bitcoins (a more confidential option than credit cards):
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