{"id":5554,"date":"2025-06-04T07:45:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=5554"},"modified":"2025-06-04T07:45:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T07:45:38","slug":"vpn-slow-down-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Optimise VPN Connection Speed | iProVPN"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to this across-the-board guide that will teach you tricks to enhance your internet speed, if you are a VPN user in 2026. You\u2019ve come ashore at the ideal destination. Here we\u2019ll provide you top-notch tricks on how to say \u201cNO\u201d to the crushing speed of the internet and to use VPN without any complications in your daily life routine.<br \/>\nBillions of users around the globe share the same quest! Who else likes the throttling speed of an internet while using a VPN? No one. Let\u2019s unite in this quest for a turbocharged speed with a reliable and secure <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/servers\">VPN server<\/a> as a satisfied VPN user.<\/p>\n<p>In the enlightened realm of the VPN industry, every VPN user may have gone through the occasional setbacks that a VPN user faces. We are here to empower you with the top-tier strategies of unveiling your internet speed intensity with the VPN.<\/p>\n        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    \n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" 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href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#How_to_Test_Your_Internet_Speed\" title=\"How to Test Your Internet Speed?\">How to Test Your Internet Speed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#How_Does_A_VPN_Slow_Down_Your_Internet_Speed\" title=\"How Does A VPN Slow Down Your Internet Speed?\">How Does A VPN Slow Down Your Internet Speed?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#Speed_Up_Your_Internet_While_Using_a_VPN_by_Using_These_Top_10_Tricks\" title=\"Speed Up Your Internet While Using a VPN by Using These Top 10 Tricks\">Speed Up Your Internet While Using a VPN by Using These Top 10 Tricks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#1_Switch_to_a_Different_VPN_Provider\" title=\"1) Switch to a Different VPN Provider:\">1) Switch to a Different VPN Provider:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#2_Change_VPN_Protocols\" title=\"2) Change VPN Protocols:\">2) Change VPN Protocols:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#3_Close_Unnecessary_Applications_in_the_Background\" title=\"3) Close Unnecessary Applications in the Background:\">3) Close Unnecessary Applications in the Background:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#4_Select_a_Different_VPN_Server\" title=\"4) Select a Different VPN Server:\">4) Select a Different VPN Server:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#5_Modify_Your_Encryption_Level\" title=\"5) Modify Your Encryption Level:\">5) Modify Your Encryption Level:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#6_Keep_Checking_Your_Internet_Connection\" title=\"6) Keep Checking Your Internet Connection:\">6) Keep Checking Your Internet Connection:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#7_Try_Using_a_Wired_Connection\" title=\"7) Try Using a Wired Connection:\">7) Try Using a Wired Connection:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#8_Set_Up_Split_Tunnelling\" title=\"8) Set Up Split Tunnelling:\">8) Set Up Split Tunnelling:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#9_Adjust_Antivirus_RulesFirewall\" title=\"9) Adjust Antivirus Rules\/Firewall:\">9) Adjust Antivirus Rules\/Firewall:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#10_Stop_Using_a_Free_VPN\" title=\"10) Stop Using a Free VPN:\">10) Stop Using a Free VPN:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-slow-down-internet\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" title=\"Start Browsing Privately!\">Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Test_Your_Internet_Speed\"><\/span>How to Test Your Internet Speed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Disconnect your VPN<\/li>\n<li>Connect with the speed test websites in your browser\/app to test your VPN speed<\/li>\n<li>Test your internet speed by tracing the uploaded and downloaded speed<\/li>\n<li>Connect to your VPN server by activating a VPN<\/li>\n<li>Redo the procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_A_VPN_Slow_Down_Your_Internet_Speed\"><\/span>How Does A VPN Slow Down Your Internet Speed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Well, the VPN industry in each passing year is more aware about premium and free VPNs. Subsequently, using a free VPN can affect your speed intensity to a higher level. It\u2019s crucial to choose a premium and top-tier VPN, to avoid any lay down in the speed.<\/p>\n<p>Biggest disadvantage that you can usually face while using a cheap VPN is the low-quality encryption level that throttles your bandwidth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Speed_Up_Your_Internet_While_Using_a_VPN_by_Using_These_Top_10_Tricks\"><\/span>Speed Up Your Internet While Using a VPN by Using These Top 10 Tricks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Are you bothered by the idea of using a VPN because of the poor speed every time you use a VPN? Don\u2019t worry! Uplifting your internet speed while using a VPN can be a daunting task in itself but here are 10 unique and successful ways that will help you elevate your VPN speed game to another level;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Switch_to_a_Different_VPN_Provider\"><\/span>1) Switch to a Different VPN Provider:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At times a user is quite confused why a speed slows down while using the internet, it can also happen with a cheap and incompatible VPN provider. Try changing it and then see the intensity of your speed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Change_VPN_Protocols\"><\/span>2) Change VPN Protocols:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, VPN Servers require different protocols for a reliable result with compatibility, so if your speed crushes try to switch your VPN protocol that you\u2019re using with your VPN server. Not every protocol is compatible with every VPN server.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Close_Unnecessary_Applications_in_the_Background\"><\/span>3) Close Unnecessary Applications in the Background:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unnecessary applications opened in the background can highly affect your internet speed while using a VPN. Always close extra applications in the background because they\u2019re power-consuming.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Select_a_Different_VPN_Server\"><\/span>4) Select a Different VPN Server:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Speed intensity doesn\u2019t always depend on a <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/vpn-protocols-explained\/\">VPN protocol<\/a>, sometimes choosing a second-rate VPN can badly affect your internet browsing speed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Modify_Your_Encryption_Level\"><\/span>5) Modify Your Encryption Level:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For fastening up your internet speed, modifying your encryption level is utmost essential. It helps a user strike a balance between security and speed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Keep_Checking_Your_Internet_Connection\"><\/span>6) Keep Checking Your Internet Connection:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Keeping an eye on your internet connection is highly cardinal because it grants you assistance in figuring out the real reason for your lagging internet speed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Try_Using_a_Wired_Connection\"><\/span>7) Try Using a Wired Connection:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re an aged VPN user, do you know how a wired connection builds up your internet speed? I am sure you know, but let me tell you that using a wired connection is better than using Wi-Fi. Because a wired connection enhanced security and a faster connecting speed. Opting for a wired ethereal internet is a better option because it is robust and reliable and effective in uplifting your internet browsing speed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Set_Up_Split_Tunnelling\"><\/span>8) Set Up Split Tunnelling:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A great advantage of setting up split tunnelling is that it drives your internet speed faster, by routing your confidential information through the VPN and on the other hand leaving the remaining traffic to flow over the internet. Split tunnelling encrypts your data through conservation with bandwidth, by which you can enjoy the internet at a robust speed without jamming your bandwidth.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Adjust_Antivirus_RulesFirewall\"><\/span>9) Adjust Antivirus Rules\/Firewall:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Firewalls filter outgoing data and this can result in crushing your VPN velocity, try disabling these tools and see if they are speed complications.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Stop_Using_a_Free_VPN\"><\/span>10) Stop Using a Free VPN:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Just because it saves you from investing your money, don\u2019t think free VPNs are effective every time you use them. If a free VPN isn\u2019t generating profit, they make it from other ways. They sell your confidential information to third parties, come with a barrage of ads, slower speed, less features that a premium VPN usually offers you.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, I would highly suggest you checkout our <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\">iProVPN<\/a>, which offers you a robust speed with all the latest vpn types and accessibility to the worldwide content for you. So let\u2019s not wait into saving your time and investing it into the right choice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I hope you figured out why your vpn slows down internet speed but to secure your privacy measures, I would highly recommend the user\u2019s to always opt for a premium vpn from now onwards, you might have to invest some amount of money but a first-rate vpn will save you for the rest of your life. 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