Can My ISP See I’m Using a VPN?

✅ Virtual Private Networks have characteristics visible to your ISP. I'll discuss what they can and cannot see.

✅ ISPs and VPNs
Your ISP can see you’re using a VPN by noting the IP addresses and ports associated with VPN services. They can’t, however, see the content of your encrypted data. Essentially, using a VPN shifts your internet visibility from your ISP to your VPN provider.

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Chapters
0:00 Can My ISP See I’m Using a VPN
0:10 Yes.
0:16 Connecting to a VPN
1:40 Your VPN can see


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