Brave Browser’s built-in VPN gets a boost – both in terms of functionality and transparency
The Brave Firewall + VPN was originally created to provide mobile-only users with better online anonymity. Last year, the VPN tool finally arrived on desktop devices. Now the provider has revealed some of them serious improvements – both in terms of transparency and functionality.
You probably know Brave as a web browser that puts privacy first, and nothing else. However, the provider has expanded its security package over the years and has offered a built-in VPN since 2020. This latest set of improvements looks to not only continue Brave’s commitment to online privacy, but also improve the overall user experience.
Independently audited
The best VPN services regularly put their services under the supervision of independent auditors, so you don’t have to take their promises for granted. This is what Brave also did for the first time this year.
Over the summer, experts from security consultancy Assured looked at the VPN security infrastructure for the second time. They were only able to find a few medium and low risk issues that Guardian, the service provider powering the VPN, has largely resolved.
Another third-party audit confirmed that the service is a reliable no-logs VPN, meaning your data should never be stored as stated in the service privacy policy. This is very beneficial for your privacy. For example, if a malicious hacker or government manages to obtain this data, none of your sensitive information will be leaked because the details simply don’t exist.
Brave’s built-in VPN has been updated on desktop and mobile with new features and improvements! There’s a lot to discuss, so let’s take a look… 🧵 pic.twitter.com/eNekMYkdhcOctober 30, 2024
A reinforced VPN
The Brave browser promises to keep your browsing activities more private by blocking standard trackers, fingerprinting attempts, third-party cookies, and ads. At the same time, the virtual private network makes you even more anonymous online, because it encrypts your Internet connections and masks your real IP address – even when you are not using the web browser.
IP spoofing is not only beneficial in terms of privacy, but is also essential in helping you bypass censorship and other geo-restrictions online. Now you have even more choices, as the provider has expanded its VPN server network, expanding to more than 40 countries and regions around the world.
You’ll see more servers, alongside a more intuitive interface that promises to make hopping from one city to another much easier than before.
Brave VPN has also improved the number of devices you can use the service on at the same time. The number of simultaneous connections allowed with one subscription has even doubled, from five to a maximum of ten devices on Android, iOS and desktop.
Last but not least, the cost-saving annual subscriptions already available to mobile users have also made their way to desktops. Brave Firewall + VPN now costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, regardless of the device you use.
It’s worth noting that some of TechRadar’s favorite services can even be cheaper if you’re willing to stay longer. I recommend checking out our best cheap VPN page or our Black Friday VPN deals hub for the latest deals.
How to use Brave VPN
The first thing you need to do to start using Brave VPN is: update to the latest version of Brave. If you are a new customer, you can take advantage of a seven-day free trial. I highly recommend you do that to see for yourself if this is the right service for you.
The advantage of this is that you do not have to download another application, because the VPN is built directly into the browser. On desktop devices, just click VPN button in the address bar of the Brave browser.
If you’re using a mobile, you’ll need to tap Courageous attitude menu (the three dots) and enable Brave VPN.
