Why do WordPress users need a VPN, anyway?
Ok, so you know that a VPN is a tool to help you browse the web more securely. How does it do that?
At a high level, it acts as a sort of intermediary between you and the websites you’re visiting and encrypts all of the data coming from your computer before it goes to the WiFi network or the website you’re visiting.
So why are we looking into the best VPN services for WordPress users?
Well, let’s say that you’re at your favorite coffee shop working on a WordPress site.
Because pretty much anyone can get on the coffee shop’s WiFi network, pretty much anyone can snoop on what you’re doing. So if you, say, log in to a WordPress site that you’re working on, someone could steal your login credentials.
Granted, if you’re using HTTPS, this isn’t as big of an issue because the traffic is encrypted. But while good WordPress hosts should offer easy SSL certificates, HTTPS isn’t always an option, especially if you’re working on someone else’s WordPress site.
So for WordPress users, that’s the big reason – a VPN will secure your data even if a site isn’t using HTTPS. And that means you can securely log into any WordPress site even on public WiFi.
You can also get more creative with security. For example, if you choose a VPN that offers a dedicated IP address, you can create an IP whitelist so that only that IP can access sensitive areas of your WordPress site. Because you’re using a VPN with a static IP, you’ll be able to safely access your site no matter where you are in the world.
Here’s what to look for in a VPN for WordPress users
What goes into the best VPN services for WordPress users?
Here are the biggest factors to consider:
- ? Ease of connection
- Ideally, you want a service with an easy-to-use app so that it’s easy to get connected and choose your server.
- ? Security
- At a minimum, look for features like a killswitch (automatically stops your Internet access if it’s not encrypted) and AES 256-bit encryption.
- ⚓ Dedicated IP
- Some VPN services let you pay extra for your own dedicated IP address, which is helpful if you’re using the wp-admin security method we mentioned above. It’s important to note that a static IP eliminates many of the privacy benefits of a VPN, so this is only a good option if security is all you care about.
- ? Price
- Duh! But sometimes there’s a big difference in price if you pay for multiple years, so look at more than just the month-to-month price.
Finally, one thing we haven’t touched on is privacy. A lot of people love VPNs for the privacy aspect alone. If you are privacy conscious, you should also consider a VPN’s logging policy and other privacy-related features like DNS leak protection.
Five of the best VPN services for WordPress users
If you’re short on time, here’s a quick summary of the five services that we’ll look at. Keep reading for a deeper look at each option:
