Xbox VPN provides a secure connection between your Xbox and the VPN servers. All communications between your Xbox and the VPN are encrypted and sent through a secure tunnel over the Internet, preventing outsiders from spying on your web activity. You can securely connect to a VPN service and surf the web from their servers, using their IP addresses.

There are lots of reasons to use a Xbox VPN service such as establishing a secure connection over an insecure network, accessing censored or region specific web content, hiding p2p sharing activity or blocking DDOS attacks on Xbox.

The connection between your Xbox and the VPN is secure, but the connection between the VPN and the rest of the web isn’t. Your activity on the web can be monitored and traced back to the VPN IP addresses, but cannot be traced back to your own IP address. When you use a Xbox VPN no one can trace your web activity back to you (insert obligatory meme).

How a VPN works

A VPN works by creating an encrypted connection between your computer/device and a VPN server. Think of this encrypted connection as a protected “tunnel” through which you can access everything online, while appearing to be in the location of the server you are connected to. This gives you a high level online anonymity, provides you with added security, and allows you to access the entire internet without restrictions.

Without a VPN, everything you do online is traceable to your physical location and the device you are using via the device’s IP address. Every device that connects to the internet has a unique IP address – from your computer to your phone and tablet. By using a VPN, you will hide your true location and IP address, which will be replaced by the VPN server you are using.

Most VPN providers maintain servers all around the world. This gives you lots of connection possibilities and access to worldwide content.

After purchasing a VPN subscription and downloading the software for your device, you can instantly connect to any of these worldwide servers.

Now that you know how a Xbox VPN works lets check out the benefits.

What are the benefits of using a VPN service

• Surf the internet without revealing your real IP address and geo-location.
• Add an extra level of security by encrypting your internet connection.
• Prevent your internet service provider (ISP), third parties, network admins (at school or work), and governments from spying on your online activities (thanks to encryption).
• Unblock websites and access content that is restricted to certain geographic locations. (netflix and kodi)
• Torrent, P2P download, and stream media (such as Kodi) in safety.
• Bypass censorship by easily getting around regional restrictions.
• Save money on flights and other online purchases by changing your IP address (geographic location).
• Protect yourself from hackers anywhere you go – especially while using public WiFi connections in cafés, hotels, and airports.
• Protect your private data, such as bank passwords, credit cards, photos, and other personal information when online.
• Booting users offline and not revealing your IP Address / Geo Location.

Security Tips and Considerations

In today’s world almost everyone needs a VPN and is one of the most important tools to have when connecting to the internet. When hacking or sending a dos attack its critical to consider that connecting to a website or using an IP booter against someone/company, your IP address will be leaked and displayed on the server logs.

If they (CIA, Hackers, NSA, or any government intelligence company) traced back an attack to a website that you used online they can disclose your IP Address and thus will reveal your home location and possibly charge you for cyber crime.

What is the best FREE Xbox VPN service?

“When something is free, you are the product.”

This famous quote certainly holds true for “free” VPNs because you are likely paying for the service with your private data, which is sold to third parties.

Just like with Google and Facebook, free VPN services will offer a free product that collects your data for profit. Here are five well-documented reasons showing why free VPN services are dangerous:

1. Malware – Malware is often hidden in free VPN services to collect your data. One study found malware in 38% of free VPN apps for Android devices
2. Tracking – Tracking libraries hidden in free VPNs are also used for data collection. The popular Betternet free VPN app was found to contain 14 different tracking libraries.
3. Third party access to your data – Everything you do through a free VPN could be provided to third parties – and many VPNs explicitly state this in their privacy policies. Hotspot Shield was publicly called out for doing this by the Center for Democracy and Technology.
4. Browser hijacking – Some free VPNs have been found to hijack and redirect browsers to e-commerce sites, such as Alibaba and eBay, through partner networks.
5. Traffic leaks –  This is perhaps the greatest risk for people using a free VPN because it exposes your identity. One study found that 84% of free Android VPN apps leaked user data, thereby rendering the VPN useless.