Double VPN (multi-hop)

Double VPN ✕ A VPN routes your internet traffic through an encrypted external server. This hides your real IP address and stops third parties — like your provider or public Wi-Fi — from seeing what you do. More in the glossary → (also called multi-hop) routes your traffic ✕ Traffic is the amount of data your website transfers, determined by visitor numbers and page size. Some hosting plans cap monthly traffic. More in the glossary → through two VPN servers instead of one: the data is encrypted, exits through a first server ✕ A server is a powerful computer that provides data or services to other devices — for example serving a website or storing your cloud files. More in the glossary → , travels to a second, and only then reaches the internet. That way no single server knows both your real IP and your final destination, and placing the two servers in different countries makes tracking even harder. It is a feature meant for those who need extra privacy, such as journalists or activists, rather than for everyday use. The price is lower speed, because the data travels farther and is encrypted twice. Not every provider offers it. Which ones include it is covered in the best VPN comparison.