Encrypt Traffic in Transit
AstrillVPN supports AES-256 encryption with compatible protocols to help protect traffic between your device and the VPN server. Encryption does not make you anonymous or protect against every online threat.
Connect through an AstrillVPN server in South Africa to change the public IP address seen by websites and encrypt traffic between your device and the VPN server. Performance and service availability can vary.
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AstrillVPN offers a server location in Johannesburg. Connecting to it can provide a South African VPN IP address and encrypt traffic between your device and the VPN server; speed depends on distance, server load, and network conditions.
AstrillVPN supports AES-256 encryption with compatible protocols to help protect traffic between your device and the VPN server. Encryption does not make you anonymous or protect against every online threat.
AstrillVPN's StealthVPN protocol adds obfuscation designed to make VPN traffic harder for restrictive networks to identify. It does not make VPN use undetectable or guarantee that every network will allow the connection.
AstrillVPN lets you select a VPN server in another region, changing the IP location seen by websites. This may help with supported regional services, but availability depends on local law, provider terms, accounts, and location checks.
On public Wi-Fi, AstrillVPN encrypts traffic between your device and the VPN server, reducing exposure to others on the local network. It does not make unsafe websites or devices secure.
AstrillVPN includes filtering tools and Kill Switch options on supported platforms. Configure them for your needs; they address specific traffic and connection risks but do not provide universal threat protection.
| Feature |  |
Free VPNs |
|---|---|---|
| Connection Stability | Optimized for high-speed connectivity | Often inconsistent, with frequent drops |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited, with no restrictions | Often limited, with caps leading to slower speeds |
| Number of Servers | Extensive network in 57 countries | Limited network, fewer options for servers |
| Logging Policy | Strict no-logs policy, ensuring privacy | May keep logs, compromising user privacy |
| Simultaneous Connections | 5 devices supported | Typically allows fewer connections |
| Customer Support | 24/7 live support and assistance | Limited or no support options |
| Encryption | AES 256-bit Military-grade encryption | Weaker encryption, potentially vulnerable |
| Obfuscated Servers | Yes | No |
| App Filter Feature | Allows specific apps to use VPN | Not available, less flexibility |
| Website Filter Feature | Blocks harmful sites and ads | Not typically available |
| Works in Highly-Restricted Regions | Yes | No |
AstrillVPN encrypts traffic between your device and the VPN server. This can reduce network-level exposure, but a VPN does not prevent phishing, malware, account fraud, or every other cyber threat.
StealthVPN adds obfuscation that can make AstrillVPN traffic harder for some network filtering systems to identify. It does not make activity invisible or guarantee access through every network.
Connecting through an AstrillVPN server in another region changes the VPN IP location seen by services and may help with supported regional content. Access is not guaranteed and remains subject to provider terms and checks.
On public Wi-Fi, AstrillVPN encrypts traffic between your device and the VPN server, reducing exposure to others on the local network. Continue to use HTTPS, software updates, and normal account-security precautions.
AstrillVPN can replace the public IP address seen by websites with the VPN server's IP. This can improve privacy, but cookies, logins, device signals, and other methods may still identify or track you.
When traveling, connecting to an AstrillVPN server in South Africa gives websites the server's South African IP address. Services can still apply account, location, or VPN checks, so access is not guaranteed.
Free VPN services vary. Before using one, check its encryption, ownership, data-handling policy, limits, funding model, and independent security record. A paid service such as AstrillVPN may offer more features, but price alone does not guarantee privacy or security.
Consider server availability, supported protocols, platform support, privacy terms, independent security evidence, and performance on your own connection. AstrillVPN currently lists a server location in Johannesburg; compare it with your needs and test it on your connection.
Subscribe to AstrillVPN, install the app, sign in, and connect to the available Johannesburg server. Websites will generally see the VPN server's South African IP address instead of your regular public IP, but this does not make you anonymous or guarantee service access.
VPN use is generally permitted in South Africa. A VPN does not make otherwise unlawful activity lawful, so follow current South African law and each service's terms. This is general information, not legal advice.
AstrillVPN routes your traffic through a VPN server and encrypts it between your device and that server. Websites generally see the server's public IP rather than your regular one. The destination can still see traffic it normally receives, and a VPN does not provide anonymity.
AstrillVPN prices and plan terms can change. Check the current pricing page for available subscriptions, billing periods, taxes, and add-ons instead of relying on a fixed price quoted here.
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