Try Microsoft Edge's VPN Browser (2024)

FAQs

Does Microsoft Edge have a built-in VPN? ›

The Edge Secure Network uses a new built-in VPN. VPNs, or Virtual Private Networks, encrypt internet connections. This helps ensure a secure and private browsing experience. Microsoft Edge now provides users with 5GB of free VPN data per month.

Simply sign into Edge with your Microsoft account and turn on Edge Secure Network in your Edge Settings. You can choose which sites you would like to always run with Edge Secure Network on. Just go to your Edge Settings > Privacy, search, & services > Manage Secure Network sites.

Security: Microsoft Edge Secure Network is powered by Cloudflare, a well-known Internet infrastructure and web security company. Cloudflare has a good reputation for security and privacy, and Edge Secure Network should be a relatively secure option.

Top 7 Free VPNs for Edge Browser [TL;DR]

For those seeking a completely free option, NordVPN leads the pack with robust security and performance, closely followed by ProtonVPN. Keep in mind that while free VPNs can be a convenient way to protect your online privacy and security, they also come with potential risks.

Select the Start button, then select Settings > Network & Internet > VPN > Add a VPN connection.

The built-in support for VPN connections in Windows 11 is certainly handy, but it's not made for the average consumer.

In Windows, the built-in plug-in and the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) VPN plug-in platform are built on top of the Windows VPN platform.

1. The main disadvantage is that Microsoft Edge is also a bit slower than other browsers. 2. Edge browser also has been shown to have issues opening large, complex websites, causing errors, or delaying the site for minutes before it opens.

How safe is Microsoft Edge? ›

We take your privacy and security seriously

It's time to expect more. Microsoft Edge is committed to helping you stay safe on the web. Microsoft Edge comes with Microsoft Defender SmartScreen built-in. We protect you against phishing or malware websites, and from downloading potentially malicious files.

How Secure is a VPN? Using a reliable virtual private network (VPN) can be a safe way to browse the internet. VPN security can protect from IP and encrypt internet history and is increasingly being used to prevent snooping on by government agencies.

Should I leave my VPN on all the time? Yes, you should leave your VPN on all the time. VPNs offer the best online security, so keeping it on will protect you against data leaks and cyberattacks, especially while you're using public Wi-Fi. It can also safeguard against intrusive snoopers such as ISPs or advertisers.

Some reasons you might turn your VPN off

There are a lot of situations where you might want to pause your VPN. Most are because sites actively block, or have policies against, VPNs. Turning off your VPN could also help diagnose some network issues.

In Windows, the built-in plug-in and the Universal Windows Platform (UWP) VPN plug-in platform are built on top of the Windows VPN platform.

San Francisco, CA, September 28, 2023 – Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, today announced that Microsoft Edge is leveraging Cloudflare's Privacy Proxy technology, a key part of Cloudflare's privacy stack, to enable its Edge Secure Network feature.