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And unlike other solutions that only apply to certain traffic, a device running VPN by Google One protects all traffic from the browsers and apps you use every day.<\/p>\n
Can Google see everything I do while I\u2019m connected to the VPN?<\/b><\/p>\n
To put it simply \u2014 no. VPN by Google One is built in a way that helps ensure Google cannot tie your network traffic with your identity, and we take several steps to make sure that\u2019s the case.<\/p>\n
First, we use blind signing<\/i> to provide a stronger guarantee that our servers don\u2019t associate your identity with your VPN connection. Second, we do not log your IP address or network traffic, which is only processed \u201con the fly.\u201d There’s some minimum logging to ensure quality of service, but this never includes your IP address or network traffic. Third, we open source our client libraries, so experts can inspect and independently verify how the system works. Fourth, a third party audited our end to end system and published their reports for anyone to review.<\/p>\n
Now, you might be asking yourself\u2026what is \u2018blind signing\u2019 anyway?<\/b><\/p>\n
Google servers are blind to your activity thanks to an extra layer of privacy. Our VPN creates a strict separation between how you’re accessing things (e.g. through your Google account) and the servers that actually route your traffic to help ensure that no one, not even Google, can connect your network traffic with your account or identity. Learn more here.<\/p>\n
When should I use the VPN?<\/b><\/p>\n
The VPN provides the most benefit when you turn it on and keep it on so it\u2019s always working in the background to keep you safer. Thanks to its reliable performance, you won\u2019t even notice it\u2019s on.<\/p>\n
However, if you prefer to turn it on and off, there are moments where it is particularly beneficial to use it, like working from coffee shops or connecting to airport Wi-Fi. The VPN provides peace of mind when you\u2019re using networks that might have weaker security or you aren\u2019t sure how strong the security is, so that nobody else can see your traffic.<\/p>\n
Who can use VPN by Google One?<\/b><\/p>\n
VPN by Google One is currently available to all Google One members who are subscribed to the Premium 2TB plan in 20+ countries. Additionally, family members who are part of the subscriber\u2019s family group can use the VPN on up to six devices. Starting today, Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro users will also have access to VPN by Google One on those devices at no extra cost. They can enable VPN by Google One through the Google One app even without a Google One membership.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n