Internet • Privacy • Online identity

Does a VPN make you anonymous online?

No, a VPN does not make you fully anonymous. A VPN hides your IP address from websites, especially from ISPs and local networks, but the VPN provider can still see your traffic. Online accounts, browser fingerprinting, and tracking scripts can still identify you. VPNs improve privacy but do not guarantee complete anonymity.

• IP address is hidden.
• VPN providers can see traffic.
• Tracking can still occur.