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1. Can I put PIA on my router?
2. How do I know if my Pia VPN is working?
3. Does PIA use a static IP?
4. Is PIA still the best VPN?
5. What VPN is better than PIA?
6. Can you use Private Internet Access for free?
7. Is PIA a paid VPN?
8. How much does PIA VPN cost?
9. How do hackers use free Wi-Fi?

Can I put PIA on my router?

Yes, PIA works with most retail routers, including ASUSWRT and MERLIN, and DD-WRT. Unfortunately, your ISP router won't work with PIA because ISPs block VPN installation to retain control over your network. The quickest and easiest way to protect your networks is to get a FlashRouter with PIA already pre-installed.

How do I know if my Pia VPN is working?

The easiest way to tell if you are fully protected by the VPN service is to first connect to the VPN service, then visit our "What's My IP" VPN testing page. If it reports "Protected" or Your private information is unexposed great! You are connected to our VPN!

Does PIA use a static IP?

Yes! Your Dedicated IP is an exclusive IP address that only you can use, but you still have access to our global network of VPN servers in 84 countries around the world. It's simple and easy to quickly switch between your exclusive, Dedicated IP address and a shared, dynamic IP address.

Is PIA still the best VPN?

Private Internet Access ties for No. 3 in our Best VPNs of 2023 rating. It ties with Surfshark, and both VPN services score an overall 3.9 out of 5. The Private Internet Access VPN is the cheapest annual plan in our rating at $3.33 per month or $39.95 for the year.

What VPN is better than PIA?

SUMMARY: NordVPN is by far the better VPN for streaming. It has faster international speeds, and unblocks 11 Netflix libraries, whereas PIA only works with 2. NordVPN also works with more content platforms, it has a better Firestick app and, unlike PIA, includes a functional Smart DNS services for other devices.

Can you use Private Internet Access for free?

Private Internet Access (PIA) has both a free trial and a money-back guarantee you can use to test the service for free. Unfortunately, PIA's free trial is limited to iOS and Android devices and only lasts for 7 days.

Is PIA a paid VPN?

PIA does not keep logs because it is a paid VPN. This is in contrast to a free VPN, which often keeps logs of user activity and use said logs for monetization purposes.

How much does PIA VPN cost?

Private Internet Access offers one of the cheapest VPN services—number two on Forbes Advisor's list of Best Cheap VPNs. For $11.95 per month, you can use the VPN on 10 devices, including smartphones, computers and routers, at the same time.

How do hackers use free Wi-Fi?

“Evil twin” attack. Hackers set up malicious hotspots with seemingly trustworthy names (e.g. “Cafe free Wi-Fi”). When you connect, they can easily intercept your data. Man-in-the-middle attack (MitM). Bad actors break into a network and eavesdrop on data as it travels between connected devices and the Wi-Fi router.