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The editors at Solutions Review break down what the Open<\/b>VPN protocol is, and what the best <\/b>OpenVPN clients are in 2023.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

What is a VPN protocol, and why does it matter?\u00a0As explained by Restore Privacy<\/a>, a\u00a0VPN protocol is a set of instructions to establish a secure and encrypted connection between your device and a VPN server for data transmission. Different protocols, different sets of instructions. It\u2019s not uncommon for a VPN to use multiple protocols, but most will build off of one protocol as their primary protocol. Examples include OpenVPN, WireGuard, and IPsec.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll be specifically looking at OpenVPN. OpenVPN in an open-source tunneling protocol, developed by OpenVPN Technologies. It is currently the most popular protocol on the market, thanks to its versatility and strong security. OpenVPN uses the OpenSSL library and TLS protocols to provide encryption. OpenSSL supports a number of different algorithms and ciphers, including AES, Blowfish, Camellia, and ChaCha20. OpenVPN is available on all major platforms. Read on to learn about the best OpenVPN clients in 2023.<\/p>\n

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CyberGhost<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"CyberGhost<\/a>CyberGhost<\/a> is a Romania-based VPN provider that protects users\u2019 data from online surveillance and censorship. Since 2011, the company has been preventing shady organizations and actors who wish to profit off of personal information maliciously. With CyberGhost<\/a>, users can mask their IP address by connecting to one of over 5,700 VPN servers located in 90 countries, keeping their web traffic anonymous and secure. CyberGhost<\/a> defends privacy as a fundamental human right, being the first in the industry to publish a transparency report while building new user-oriented crypto-technology for the future.<\/p>\n

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ExpressVPN<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"ExpressVPN\"<\/a>ExpressVPN<\/a>\u00a0is a British-based company whose VPN solution lets users securely and anonymously browse the web and access blocked worldwide content from anywhere. The company currently hosts over 3,000 VPN servers, with 160 server locations in 94 countries across the globe, and users have the option to switch between servers whenever they want. Users can hide their IP addresses from potentially malicious actors and enjoy anonymous web surfing, unlocked regional content, and unthrottled data speeds.<\/p>\n

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IPVanish<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"IPVanish<\/a>IPVanish<\/a> is a USA-based virtual private network provider founded in 2012 that was recently acquired in 2019 by J2 Global. The vendor offers VPN software and applications for desktop and mobile devices, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, ChromeOS, and Amazon devices. IPVanish<\/a> also offers VPN software for routers. IPVanish<\/a> currently operates over 1,300 servers in over 75 global locations, with most of its servers located in North America and Europe.<\/p>\n

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NordVPN<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"NordVPN<\/a>NordVPN<\/a> is a Panama-based virtual private network provider formed in 2012 to fight against Internet censorship, content control, and intrusive government surveillance. As of 2020, the vendor helps more than 12 million customers protect their online transactions and web traffic from Internet surveillance and cyber threats. The vendor operates over 5500 VPN servers in 58 countries, providing military-grade encryption, DNS leak protection, and lightning-fast data speeds.<\/p>\n

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PrivateVPN<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"PrivateVPN<\/a>PrivateVPN, a Swedish-based VPN provider, offers stable connections from anywhere in the world and uninterrupted VPN service. The vendor offers applications for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux. PrivateVPN keeps your IP address, your location, your activity, and your personal communication private to protect your identity. The company currently operates 200 servers across 63 countries, backed by 2048-bit encryption with PPTP, IPSec, IKEv2, L2PT, and OpenVPN protocols. Private VPN offers anonymous payment options and virtual remote help that makes installation effortless.<\/p>\n

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Surfshark<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

\"SurfShark\"<\/a>Surfshark<\/a>\u00a0is a British Virgin Islands-based virtual private network provider founded in 2018. The vendor offers VPN applications for multiple platforms and devices, including iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Linux, Chrome, Firefox, FireTV, and Apple TV. Surfshark<\/a> currently offers over 1,040 servers in more than 61 countries. All of Surfshark<\/a>\u2019s servers come with private DNS, Camouflage Mode, IPsec\/IKEv2, P2P-friendly capabilities, OpenVPN, and extension support.<\/p>\n

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The editors at Solutions Review break down what the OpenVPN protocol is, and what the best OpenVPN clients are in 2023. What is a VPN protocol, and why does it matter?\u00a0As explained by Restore Privacy, a\u00a0VPN protocol is a set of instructions to establish a secure and encrypted connection between your device and a VPN […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":5184,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,21],"tags":[1619,1549,1608,1547,1548,1550,1770,1629,1552,206,1745],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe 6 Best OpenVPN Clients to Consider in 2023<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The editors at Solutions Review break down what the OpenVPN protocol is, and what the best OpenVPN clients are in 2023.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/network-monitoring\/the-best-openvpn-clients-to-consider\/\" 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