IP Address
Unique numerical identifier assigned to every device on the internet, like 192.168.1.1 (IPv4) or longer IPv6 addresses. Your IP reveals your location and identity. VPNs hide your real IP by showing the VPN server's IP instead.
What is IP Address?
What is IP Address?
Unique numerical identifier assigned to every device on the internet, like 192.168.1.1 (IPv4) or longer IPv6 addresses. Your IP reveals your location and identity. VPNs hide your real IP by showing the VPN server's IP instead.
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DNS (Domain Name System)
Internet service that translates human-readable domain names (like google.com) into IP addresses that computers use. DNS queries can reveal your browsing history, which is why VPNs route DNS through encrypted tunnels.
IPv6
Latest version of Internet Protocol with vastly expanded address space compared to IPv4. IPv6 can leak outside VPN tunnels if not properly handled. EdgeVPN includes IPv6 leak protection on all platforms.
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