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Double VPN — Extra Encryption with Multi-Hop Servers

Double VPN routes your traffic through two servers for an extra layer of encryption and anonymity. Learn when it makes sense.

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What Is Double VPN?

Double VPN (also called multi-hop) routes your internet traffic through two VPN servers instead of one. Your data is encrypted twice, and your IP address changes twice, adding an extra layer of privacy.

When to Use Double VPN

  • High-risk journalism: Protecting sources in hostile environments
  • Political activism: Extra protection in censored countries
  • Maximum privacy: When a single point of trust is not enough

Trade-offs

Double VPN adds latency since traffic passes through two servers. For most users, a standard VPN connection with AES-256 provides more than enough security.

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