{"id":7311,"date":"2024-06-06T12:17:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-06T12:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=7311"},"modified":"2025-08-26T10:08:45","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T10:08:45","slug":"how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Increase Download Speed On Your PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are several reasons why your download speeds are slower when you play games, stream videos, use torrents, or browse the internet. The ISP throttling your connection is one of the most frequent causes. With a reliable VPN, this problem is simply resolved.<br \/>\nStill, there are other ways to speed up your downloads. This post will show you the reasons for the slower speeds as well as how to fix them so you can continue using the internet without experiencing lag or buffering.<\/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_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">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 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href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Why_Is_My_Download_Speed_So_Slow\" >Why Is My Download Speed So Slow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Is_It_Wireless_Or_Wired\" >Is It Wireless Or Wired?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#The_Network_Of_Your_ISP_Is_Overloaded\" >The Network Of Your ISP Is Overloaded:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#The_ISP_Slows_Down_Your_Connection\" >The ISP Slows Down Your Connection:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Bandwidth_Throttling\" >Bandwidth Throttling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Data_Cap\" >Data Cap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Router_Issues\" >Router Issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Poor_Signal\" >Poor Signal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Hijacking\" >Hijacking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Torrenting\" >Torrenting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#How_to_Increase_Download_Speed_On_PC\" >How to Increase Download Speed On PC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Restart\" >Restart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Check_The_Speed_Of_Your_Internet\" >Check The Speed Of Your Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Run_Troubleshooter\" >Run Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Increase_The_Speed_Of_Your_Internet\" >Increase The Speed Of Your Internet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Cookies_And_Cache\" >Cookies And Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Chrome\" >Chrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Mozilla_Firefox\" >Mozilla Firefox<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Brave\" >Brave\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Edge\" >Edge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Disable_Programs_That_Arent_In_Use\" >Disable Programs That Aren&#8217;t In Use:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Check_For_Malicious_Software\" >Check For Malicious Software:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Move_Your_Router_To_a_New_Position\" >Move Your Router To a New Position:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Use_a_VPN\" >Use a VPN:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Upgrade_The_Firmware\" >Upgrade The Firmware:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Why_is_my_download_speed_so_slow\" >Why is my download speed so slow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#How_can_I_determine_if_my_internet_connection_is_the_issue\" >How can I determine if my internet connection is the issue?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#What_can_I_do_if_my_download_speed_is_slow\" >What can I do if my download speed is slow?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#How_do_I_clear_cookies_and_cache_from_my_browser\" >How do I clear cookies and cache from my browser?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/how-to-increase-download-speed-on-your-pc\/#Can_moving_my_router_improve_my_download_speed\" >Can moving my router improve my download speed?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_My_Download_Speed_So_Slow\"><\/span><strong>Why Is My Download Speed So Slow?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your router may be out of date, or your ISP may be restricting the speed at which your downloads are occurring. For further reasons, look over the list below, which includes:<br \/>\nThere are an excessive number of linked devices. An excessive number of devices connected to your network may cause local network congestion. This can get worse if someone in your home is downloading a game on a different device while someone else is <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/streaming-vpn\/netflix-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">streaming Netflix<\/a>. As a result, you ought to connect fewer devices to your Internet.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Wireless_Or_Wired\"><\/span><strong>Is It Wireless Or Wired?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The type of connection is important. Although Wi-Fi is slower than Ethernet cables, it may be more convenient. Wi-Fi is not the best option if you want to play games or carry out other latency-sensitive chores.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Network_Of_Your_ISP_Is_Overloaded\"><\/span><strong>The Network Of Your ISP Is Overloaded:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s likely that a lot of people, including your neighbors, are connected to the network at the same time if you notice that your download speeds are slower during specific periods of the day. This may therefore cause download speeds to drop.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ISP_Slows_Down_Your_Connection\"><\/span><strong>The ISP Slows Down Your Connection:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Users who engage in bandwidth-intensive activities, including gaming, <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/streaming-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">streaming<\/a>, or torrenting, may experience a slowdown in speed. Your ISP will consequently reduce the speed of your connection. Fortunately, you can continue to have a strong connection while your activities are effectively hidden from the ISP by using a VPN.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bandwidth_Throttling\"><\/span><strong>Bandwidth Throttling<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/who-is-my-internet-service-provider-isp-find-out-how\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">internet service providers (ISPs)<\/a> micromanage everyone&#8217;s internet traffic by restricting bandwidth. Similar to variances in speed, this should be included in your contract. A fix for this can be found in the section titled &#8220;Easy Fixes.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Data_Cap\"><\/span><strong>Data Cap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You might go over the data cap if your ISP has data caps (such as 500 GB or 1TB) and you use a lot of bandwidth. The ISP may decide to throttle your speeds as a result.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Router_Issues\"><\/span><strong>Router Issues<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing the router&#8217;s firmware can speed up downloads. Restarting your router alone might not be enough to improve your download speeds if it&#8217;s outdated. To experience an improvement in such circumstances, you might need to replace the router or device.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Poor_Signal\"><\/span><strong>Poor Signal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Make sure nothing is blocking the Internet because walls and distance from gadgets can cause your connection to be interrupted. Alternatively, consider hunting for a router with additional features.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hijacking\"><\/span><strong>Hijacking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Someone may be using your internet connection without permission, like your neighbor. You may either change your password or look through the list of linked devices to see if there are any unrecognized devices to see if this is the case.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Torrenting\"><\/span><strong>Torrenting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Download speeds will naturally drop if you download programs or games. The same holds for other software; background-running apps will function at a reduced speed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Increase_Download_Speed_On_PC\"><\/span><strong>How to Increase Download Speed On PC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Experiencing slow download speeds on your PC can be frustrating, especially when you&#8217;re trying to stream, game, or download large files. Fortunately, there are several effective strategies to boost your download speed and ensure a smoother online experience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart\"><\/span><strong>Restart<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is best advised that the user restart the computer in order to speed up downloads. Some of the bugs are automatically fixed when the system is restarted, and the average download speed is resumed. By selecting the &#8220;Restart&#8221; option from the Windows menu after pressing the power button, users can swiftly restart their PC.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_The_Speed_Of_Your_Internet\"><\/span><strong>Check The Speed Of Your Internet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your device wasn&#8217;t the issue, it might have been your internet. The amount of data your connection can transfer in a second is how fast your internet is. Taking a speed test is the simplest and most efficient approach to boost your download speed. You may accomplish this by typing &#8220;internet speed test&#8221; into Google. Press the &#8220;run speed test&#8221; button to find out how fast you are now downloading.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Your poor download speed is not related to the internet if your speed score is high, between 100 and 200 Mbps. Your internet connection may be the issue if your speed score is low, less than 100 Mbps. Remember that the number of users on your network at any given time affects your speeds.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_Troubleshooter\"><\/span><strong>Run Troubleshooter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using a troubleshooter is one method of possibly boosting download speed. Given that it could be producing anomalies in the downloading process, a system driver could be the probable cause of the sluggish download speed. To increase the download speed in such a situation, you can launch &#8220;Network troubleshooter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increase_The_Speed_Of_Your_Internet\"><\/span><strong>Increase The Speed Of Your Internet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Large downloads can be too much for your internet connection to handle, depending on your service provider. Especially if your home is home to several people and devices, it might be worthwhile to upgrade to a plan with faster download speeds because slow download speeds can be very annoying. Look into your choices to see if any packages can accommodate more data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cookies_And_Cache\"><\/span><strong>Cookies And Cache<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cookies are small files that are kept on your computer by your web browser with the purpose of remembering your browsing preferences and behavior. However, download speeds will be negatively impacted if an excessive number of cookies clog your browser&#8217;s cache.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to delete cookies and cache:<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chrome\"><\/span><strong>Chrome<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To clear browsing data, click \u2261. then, Settings &gt; Privacy and security &gt; Clear data. Choose Cookies and other site data, as well as Cache images and files from this menu. Then, select the time frame you want to remove and click Clear data.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mozilla_Firefox\"><\/span><strong>Mozilla Firefox<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To access Settings &gt; Privacy &amp; Security. Click Clear Data&#8230; under Cookies and Site Data from this page. Next, choose Cookies, Site Data, and Cache Web Content, and finally press Clear.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brave\"><\/span><strong>Brave\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>To clear browsing data, select Settings &gt; Privacy and security &gt; Clear data. Choose Cookies and other site data, as well as Cache images and files from this menu. Then, select the time frame you want to remove and click Clear data.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Edge\"><\/span><strong>Edge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Select Settings &gt; Privacy, search, and services by clicking \u2261. Click Choose what to clear under Clear browsing data from this point on. Next, choose Cookies and additional site data as well as Cache files and pictures, and then click Clear now.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Disable_Programs_That_Arent_In_Use\"><\/span><strong>Disable Programs That Aren&#8217;t In Use:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Comparably, before downloading, you should disable any applications on your smartphone. Slower speeds may be caused by the applications that are consuming a significant amount of your bandwidth on your computer. Netflix and other video streaming services, for instance, consume a lot of bandwidth. Try turning off the apps for a while to see if it helps.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_For_Malicious_Software\"><\/span><strong>Check For Malicious Software:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Malware has the potential to endanger your device by consuming bandwidth and reducing download speeds. It might also take up a lot of RAM on your computer, which would make it harder for other apps to function.<br \/>\nIt is advisable to locate dependable anti-malware software in order to identify and remove harmful items from your device. In this method, if your device has any malware on it, your download speed will increase dramatically.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Move_Your_Router_To_a_New_Position\"><\/span><strong>Move Your Router To a New Position:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another significant factor that may affect your download speed is the location of your router. When positioning your router, keep in mind that not every part of your house will have a strong signal for internet access. Consider purchasing Wi-Fi extenders that can improve the range and speed of your internet if you live in a large home.<br \/>\nKeep your router off the floor, out of cabinets, out of basements, and away from microwaves and other appliances in the house. To ensure that your connection is strong throughout your entire house, place your router in the middle of the room.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_a_VPN\"><\/span><strong>Use a VPN:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some people think that because a VPN connects through an <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">encrypted server<\/a>, it can reduce Internet speeds. On the other hand, iProVPN can increase speed by preventing ISP throttling.<\/p>\n<p>In essence, an iProVPN conceals your online content from your internet provider. Your ISP won&#8217;t be able to throttle any of your online activity if it can&#8217;t see what you are doing. This means that you can browse, stream, play games, and torrent quickly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upgrade_The_Firmware\"><\/span><strong>Upgrade The Firmware:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Frequent firmware updates for your router are necessary to maintain optimal device functionality and speed. It is crucial to update software regularly since software performance might deteriorate over time. You can accomplish this by visiting the brand&#8217;s website and gaining access to your router&#8217;s settings. Update the current settings after logging in, and you might be able to resolve any download speed-related problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Slow download speeds can be caused by various factors, including outdated routers, ISP throttling, or network congestion. Solutions include restarting your device, checking internet speed, running network troubleshooters, clearing cookies and cache, disabling unused programs, and relocating your router. Using a VPN like <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iProVPN<\/a> can also prevent ISP throttling, ensuring a faster and more stable internet connection for all your online activities.<\/p>\n<p>    \t<hr class=\"mt-5\">\n        <div class=\"custom_CTA mt-5\">\n            <div class=\"row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-7 align-self-center text-lg-left text-center\">\n                    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_Browsing_Privately\"><\/span>Start Browsing Privately!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n                    <p clas=\"mb-0\">iProVPN encrypts your data for protection against hackers and surveillance. 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