As you may know, a VPN makes sure you enjoy safe online interactions and transactions. It does this by protecting your privacy and securing your connection.
It’s crucial to use a VPN when streaming content online so you can protect your activity from your ISP. This is because that could lead to data-throttling, geo-blocking restriction and all types of mood-killing online bureaucracy.
Best IPVanish Secret Settings
The following list is a selection of IPVanish secret settings that will protect your privacy and safety online. They really work!
1. Split Tunneling
The Split Tunneling method allows you to control the flow of traffic on all the devices you use to connect to the Internet. You can use the Split Tunneling feature to choose apps that you’d like to route via your ISP as opposed to your VPN service.
This feature is primarily available for Android devices courtesy of IPVanish. It’s a great way to control your online security and privacy through the IPVanish VPN.
The following steps are what you need to apply to enable the Split Tunneling feature on your IPVanish app. Just make sure you’re using an Android device to get the most out of this feature.
3. Select Split Tunneling to see all of the apps that are currently in your device. Click on any app that you’d like to route through your ISP instead of your VPN. Click on the top-left arrow to go back to the IPVanish home screen.
Check these articles to find out how to use Split Tunneling to stream Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
2. Allow Local LAN Access
Almost every VPN comes with a security feature. This allows you to block network connections whenever you connect to a network through your VPN. It helps to protect the user from cybercriminals who would use your device as a way into a corporate or home network that you’re a part of.
It works by isolating your PC or laptop from the general network so other users within it are not able to tunnel traffic through your device using the corporate website.
As you can see, this works similarly to Split Tunneling and it’s a great alternatively to companies that have a ban on Split Tunneling.
Consider “Allow local LAN access” as a middle ground between these two options. It prevents anyone from accessing the Internet unless their traffic goes through a designated tunnel. Users are still allowed to access LAN without encryption.
This obviously requires a very complex process where the VPN is able to identify the client’s local LAN in order to route traffic through it.
Otherwise, this functionality is not available through “allow split tunneling” because the user might be connecting through an Internet café, airport or home network with LAN printers.
Using “Allow local LAN access” enables automatic identification and authorization of the local LAN.
3. VPN Protocol
IPVanish gives you two options of OpenVPN (TCP and UDP). After so many researches, we found out the UDP Protocol performs faster than the TCP Protocol.
The following step-by-step process is going to show you how to select between the two protocols contained in the IPVanish app though one of the IPVanish secret settings.
1. Search for your IPVanish app and activate it. Go to the left-hand side of the app window and select “Settings”
2. Once you’re in VPN settings, scroll down where you’ll find Protocol option. Click on it!
3. Choose a certain protocol while ensuring that you’re actually connected to a specific VPN server. Choose UDP Protocol.
4. Go back and click on Port.
5. Choose Port 443 if you are experiencing slow VPN speed recently.
4. Lowest Latency Server
Most gamers prefer IPVanish VPN because it not only protects you from common cybersecurity threats, but it also helps you enjoy a smooth, buffer-free experience with fast-loading pages.
Another benefit of using IPVanish is that it gives you access to all of your favorite games and you don’t have to worry about DDoS attacks or geo-location restrictions that mess with your gaming experience.
Plus, you can enjoy all the games you like while protecting your data and your identity too through IPVanish secret settings like this one.
Here’s how to choose the IPVanish server with the lowest ping on your Windows or iOS operating system.
Let us know how it goes with these IPVanish secret settings in the comments below. We love hearing from you!
Cannot set port you mention
My screen looks nothing like the examples. Also, mine has only one port option,,,
Me too.
Glad you added the screenshots because just reading the words was confusing on steps 2-4!
Thank you for all the great information!
Ok…im confused as to WHY AGAIN its better to put some apps thru ISP instead of the VPN?? Splain Lucy please..in normal words…not computer geek words. Thank you.
because some apps are blocking vpns
Netflix and Prime Video do not work for me with a VPN. Until this article, I had to disconnect from the VPN in order for them to work.
What about fire tv’s and firesticks on Latency how can you connect to low ping servers
And if you have a VPN & live in the United States where is the best place to connect your VPN as far as country, City and server
choose the closest to your location
I usually let the IPVanish app take care of business when it comes to the city and server. However, if you live in a particular country, like the USA, I choose my CURRENT (USA) country and choose the option to connect to the best city and server automatically…
I’ve installed I p vanish but it doesn’t show up in my app’s
go to applications on your stick
My ip vanish screen is a little different then what’s here. I have no buttons on the left. I see no bubble. Hmmmm?
My IPVanish must be an older version as I don’t get those options on your Num 4 tip.
What is the latest version of ipvanish. I’m using a firestick
I only have the option of 3074 under port options. IP Vanish is working but I can only access the screen that has the diagram on it.
Still unclear about Split Tunneling: do I want the paid IPTV e.g.services Area 51, Netflix, Pluto, Prime, In Split Tunneling or leave run through ISP?:
If you can’t access them via VPN, use the split tunneling feature.