Hi Both, it acts as a middleman that masks your identity and allows you to virtually change your location. When you use a VPN, your actual IP address is hidden from the websites you visit and the services you use. Instead of your device connecting directly to a website, it connects to a secure VPN server first. The website only sees the VPN server's IP address, not yours. Your Internet Provider can see that you are connected to a VPN, but because the data is encrypted, they cannot see what you are doing or which websites you are visiting. Choosing a server in your own country (National ) usually provides the fastest speeds. It keeps your IP address private while you still see local news. Choosing a server in another country (International) makes it appear as if you are browsing from that country. This is used to bypass geo-blocks.