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## Top 3 Private VPN Providers
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## Top 4 Private VPN Providers
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<details class="danger" markdown>
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<summary>VPNs do not provide anonymity</summary>
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[Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](vpn.md#ivpn)
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- { .lg .middle .twemoji } **windscribe**
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---
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- [x] **69+ Countries**
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- [x] WireGuard Support
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- [x] Monero & Cash Payments
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- [ ] No Port Forwarding
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- [ ] No IPv6
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[Read Full Review :material-arrow-right-drop-circle:](vpn.md#windscribe)
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</div>
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## Top 3 Private Email Providers
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Mullvad is very transparent about which nodes they [own or rent](https://mullvad.net/en/servers). They use [ShadowSocks](https://shadowsocks.org) in their ShadowSocks + OpenVPN configuration, making them more resistant against firewalls with [Deep Packet Inspection](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_packet_inspection) trying to block VPNs. Supposedly, [China has to use a different method to block ShadowSocks servers](https://github.com/net4people/bbs/issues/22).
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### Windscribe
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<div class="admonition recommendation" markdown>
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{ align=right }
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{ align=right }
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**Windscribe** is a Canadian-based VPN provider established in 2016.
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[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://windscribe.com){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
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[:octicons-eye-16:](https://windscribe.com/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
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[:octicons-info-16:](https://windscribe.com/knowledge-base){ .card-link title=Documentation}
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[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/windscribe){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
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<details class="downloads" markdown>
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<summary>Downloads</summary>
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- [:simple-googleplay: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.windscribe.vpn)
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- [:simple-appstore: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1129435228)
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- [:simple-windows11: Windows](https://windscribe.com/vpn-for-windows)
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- [:simple-apple: macOS](https://windscribe.com/vpn-for-mac)
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- [:simple-linux: Linux](https://windscribe.com/guides/linux)
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</details>
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</div>
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } 69 Countries
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Windscribe has [servers in 69 countries](https://windscribe.com/features/large-network)(1). Picking a VPN provider with a server nearest to you will reduce latency of the network traffic you send. This is because of a shorter route (less hops) to the destination.
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{ .annotate }
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1. Last checked: 2022-06-01
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We also think it's better for the security of the VPN provider's private keys if they use [dedicated servers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dedicated_hosting_service), instead of cheaper shared solutions (with other customers) such as [virtual private servers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_server).
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Independently Audited
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Windscribe's desktop and mobile clients have been audited by TODO and published at TODO. The audit concluded:
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> ?
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Windscribe's current infrastructure has not been independently audited, however a pre-production audit of their upcoming infrastructure stack [has](https://github.com/privacyguides/privacyguides.org/pull/1312#issuecomment-1452262340) been completed. Their new infrastructure stack is scheduled to deploy in 2023 alongside published audits, and we will update the information here when those are made available.
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Open-Source Clients
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As of May 2022 [Windscribe applications are now open source](https://github.com/Windscribe).
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Accepts Monero
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In addition to accepting credit/debit cards and PayPal, Windscribe accepts Monero, Bitcoin, and a variety of other cryptocurrencies as payment.
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } WireGuard Support
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Windscribe [supports Wireguard](https://blog.windscribe.com/introducing-wireguard-76a1670700a6/) and it is supported by their [config generator](https://windscribe.com/features/config-generators). [WireGuard](https://www.wireguard.com) is a newer protocol that utilizes state-of-the-art [cryptography](https://www.wireguard.com/protocol/), and aims to be simpler and more performant.
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } IPv6 Support
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TODO NEED TO CHECK
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#### :material-alert-outline:{ .pg-orange } Remote Port Forwarding
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Remote ephemeral [port forwarding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_forwarding) is possible with a [Pro plan](https://windscribe.com/features/port-forwarding). For a permanent port forward, you need to purchase a [static IP](https://windscribe.com/staticips).
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Censorship Circumvention
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TODO NEED TO CHECK
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#### :material-check:{ .pg-green } Mobile Clients
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In addition to providing standard OpenVPN configuration files, Windscribe has mobile clients for [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/id1129435228) and [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.windscribe.vpn) allowing for easy connections to their servers.
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#### :material-information-outline:{ .pg-blue } Additional Functionality
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Windscribe offers [R.O.B.E.R.T.](https://windscribe.com/features/robert), a customizable server-side domain and IP blocking tool. They also offer static IP addresses, team accounts, and support for two-factor authentication.
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## Criteria
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<div class="admonition danger" markdown>
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<p class="admonition-title">Danger</p>
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It is important to note that using a VPN provider will not make you anonymous, but it will give you better privacy in certain situations. A VPN is not a tool for illegal activities. Don't rely on a "no log" policy.
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## Criteria
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<div class="admonition danger" markdown>
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