Brave Firewall + VPN | Brave (2024)

FAQs

Is Brave firewall VPN safe? ›

The Brave browser and its built-in Firewall + VPN ticks all the boxes for safety, security, reliability, and—of course—privacy. We're confident it will make anyone's short list for best VPN for their needs.

There are several reasons why Brave Browser may not work with a VPN. Some of the common reasons are: VPN settings: If the VPN settings are not configured correctly, it may cause issues with Brave Browser. Users may need to whitelist certain websites or adjust the VPN settings to resolve the issue.

Not every VPN works with Brave Browser though. Some specialize in more popular browsers like Chrome or Firefox. And even though the Brave Browser has a built-in VPN extension, an actual VPN gives you a lot more protection.

Once you've chosen your preferred subscription option and the VPN profile is installed, visit Menu --> Settings --> Brave Firewall + VPN to view information such as the server Host and Location your connection is routed through and subscription information.

Brave Firewall + VPN pairs strong encryption like AES-256 and ChaCha20 with the routing protocols IKEv2 and WireGuard. These protocols work very similarly to protect users so that they can focus on browsing rather than fixing their internet so they aren't being tracked.

Brave VPN also hides your real IP address from the websites you visit so that they can't identify you through your internet connection. Furthermore, Brave's VPN comes with a firewall that blocks known tracker domains to prevent your device from interfacing with them.

Your VPN software might be outdated. Your VPN settings might not be configured correctly. You might have poor internet connectivity or an intermittent network connection. The problem may not be a VPN issue at all – but it might be your internet connection preventing your VPN from connecting.

Brave VPN encrypts and protects anything you do online, even outside the Brave browser. On every app. On your entire device.

Hey, We absolutely do not log customer traffic in any way, nor do we know who the traffic belongs to in our system.

Brave VPN is a subscription service. It's available in the Brave Browser on desktop and mobile devices for $9.99 / month. Each subscription comes with a 7 day free trial. If you subscribe to Brave VPN from the App or Play stores, you can choose a yearly subscription for $99.99 / year.

Does Brave have auto VPN? ›

Once thought of as a reliable privacy-first web browser, new revelations shed a new light on Brave's approach to transparency. The browser has been automatically installing its two VPN services on Windows devices without users' consent since 2022, Ghacks.net reported.

Our company does not store any record of people's browsing history. We don't write any personal data to the blockchain. The only way a user's data is stored by Brave is if the user has switched on Rewards or Sync.

Once you have purchased a Brave VPN subscription, you may connect up to five additional devices to this same plan to use the VPN service. These additional connections can be made for any combination of platforms (Android, iOS, or Desktop).

Web browsers with built-in virtual private networks (VPNs) offer an extra layer of security, ensuring your online activities are shielded from unwarranted surveillance. Among the many options available, Opera, Aloha Browser, and Epic Privacy Browser all shine bright for their unique features and user benefits.

However, this doesn't always work, as many company firewalls block VPNs. They will detect the VPN and block your access. In such cases, a VPN won't help bypass the firewall.

Yes, with its security features, Brave ensures a safe Google login experience. The browser blocks malicious trackers and has a Private Browsing mode.

Many VPN providers claim they have a no-logs policy, when in fact they actually do save your browsing history, often under the guise of “system performance monitoring.” Brave VPN never saves anything about your browsing activity, not even on a temporary basis.