Understand your connection.
Straightforward guides to VPNs, sharing and the choices you make online.
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How to change your public IP address
Choose a VPN, another permitted network or an ISP change based on the address you need to change, then verify the result.
ExplainersHow to check if your VPN is working
Compare public IP, DNS and WebRTC observations, then test the app you use. Learn what each result establishes and what to investigate next.
Buying guidesHow to choose a VPN
Choose a VPN with a device-and-plan checklist, privacy questions, real-world trial steps and a simple way to compare your shortlist.
Data methodsHow to read our country connectivity data
Understand the World Bank indicators, missing observations, timezone references and licenses behind Zenshield’s country and regional guides.
ExplainersHow free VPNs are funded
Understand free tiers, trials, subscriptions and bandwidth sharing, with an allowance example and questions to ask before signing up.
ExplainersWhat a public IP address tells you
Check your public IP before and after connecting, understand unchanged or unexpected results, and know what an IP lookup cannot establish.
ExplainersHow to secure your home Wi-Fi
Review router access, Wi-Fi encryption and connected devices, then decide what a VPN can add to your home connection.
ExplainersHow to reduce email tracking
Understand tracking pixels and tagged links, change your email privacy settings, and know where a VPN does and does not help.
ExplainersA VPN and a proxy are different roles
Follow the path of a VPN and a proxy request, understand HTTPS, and distinguish your VPN connection from Zenshield’s bandwidth-sharing role.
ExplainersVPN protocols: what to compare before switching
Compare protocol support, connection reliability and network restrictions without assuming one protocol wins on every device.
ExplainersVPN vs HTTPS: two different parts of the connection
Understand where HTTPS encryption ends, what a VPN adds, and why a VPN does not make an unsafe website trustworthy.
ExplainersVPN vs incognito: what each one hides
Compare local browsing history with network privacy, then choose the controls that fit the information you want to protect.
ExplainersWhat is a VPN and how does it work?
Understand the VPN route, which IP websites see, what HTTPS still does and how to choose a VPN for your device and everyday browsing.