Why gamers use a VPN
In some games and voice chat tools, other players can see or find your IP address. With TVPN, they see the address of a TVPN server instead of your home connection.
A VPN also keeps your game traffic private on shared networks, such as a dorm or a cafe. Your traffic is encrypted between your device and the server.
Ping and server choice
Ping depends mostly on distance. Every VPN adds at least a small detour, so connect to a TVPN server close to you or close to the game server.
In some cases a VPN route is more stable than your provider's own route, and in others it is slower. The only way to know is to try a few nearby servers and compare in-game.
- Choose WireGuard in Settings > Connection > Protocol
- Connect to a server in your country or a neighboring one
- Check ping in the game and try another server if it is high
Split tunneling for games
If you only want privacy for your browser or voice chat, use split tunneling to keep the game itself on your normal connection. Large game updates can also go direct.
You find it in Settings > Split tunneling. It is included in every plan.
Consoles and game rules
Most consoles cannot run VPN apps. Set up TVPN on your router with a WireGuard configuration file, and the console will use the VPN through the router.
Some games do not allow changing your region or using a VPN. Read the game's terms before you connect to a server in another country, so your account is not put at risk.