IVPN: what it is and how to use it
IVPN is a VPN based in Gibraltar that, like Mullvad, lets you open an account without an email. It is a second option to compare against or to fall back on if a provider is unavailable, accepting card, PayPal, Bitcoin, Monero and cash.
Overview
| Category | VPN |
|---|---|
| KYC required | No |
| Open source | to verify |
| Price | From US$ 60 per year on the Standard plan (Oct 2026) |
| Official site | ivpn.net |
How do you use IVPN?
- Type ivpn.net straight into the address bar, not through ads, and check the domain before downloading or paying.
- Read the August 2026 notice on the incident at the Bitcoin payment server, published on the site, before deciding.
- Pick a plan: since May 2026 there are three tiers (Standard, Plus and Pro Suite); Standard includes multihop and a limit of 5 devices.
- Create the account without an email and prefer paying with Monero, cash or Bitcoin rather than card or PayPal, which leave a financial trail with third parties.
- Install the app from the official site, connect, and confirm with an IP, DNS and WebRTC leak test.
What are the limits and cautions?
- In August 2026 IVPN disclosed an incident at its Bitcoin payment server: the attacker took operating funds from the company, and IVPN says no customer data was accessed. Read the original notice.
- The book warns that IVPN and Proton VPN are not equivalent to Mullvad on every point, and that prices and payment methods change; review them before buying.
- Like any VPN, it shifts trust from your ISP to the provider and does not hide who you are where you identify yourself.
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