VPN Servers in 113 Countries Worldwide

Yes, you can switch between server locations in the PIA VPN app. Changing locations mid-session may interrupt your connection. Wait for the app to confirm you’re connected again before continuing.

If a VPN server won’t connect, try another server location first. A temporary server issue or a network restriction may be affecting the connection. If changing locations doesn’t help, follow PIA’s connection troubleshooting steps to narrow down the cause.

Yes, a VPN server will slow down your connection, but you shouldn’t notice it if you use a reliable VPN like PIA. Encrypting traffic adds overhead and routing it through a VPN server can increase the distance it travels. A nearby location reduces that extra distance. The effect on speed varies with factors like your connection and the server you use.

No, you don’t need a VPN server address to use PIA if you use the PIA app. It handles server addresses for you. All you need to do is choose the server location you want and click or tap the connect button. If you’re setting up OpenVPN manually, you can download PIA’s configuration files through your account. These contain the server connection details for your chosen location.

RAM-only servers have no hard drive or permanent storage devices. These servers are fundamental to PIA’s commitment to online privacy because they wipe your browsing data on every reboot. This complements our No-Logs policy as it ensures we don’t save any of your search history and have zero logs to pass on to the authorities if they request it.

We have VPN servers in all 50 states, allowing you to connect to a US server for a local IP address to enhance your online privacy. Compared with most other VPNs who focus their presence around major cities, PIA provides comprehensive US VPN coverage.

Yes, you can use a free VPN server, but many free services limit your bandwidth, server availability, and security features. If they don’t have any subscription revenue, they may make money by selling your usage data. Instead, look for a VPN provider with a range of VPN privacy features, unlimited bandwidth, and worldwide server network and data. PIA subscriptions come with a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can try our VPN with no commitment.

No, VPNs and proxy servers are more different than alike. While proxies change your IP address, they don’t provide any meaningful security or privacy features. VPN providers like PIA mask your IP address, but they also encrypt the traffic from your device to the VPN server. This helps to keep your sessions more private from your ISP, network administrators, and potential snoops on the network because they can’t decipher what you’re doing online.