A dedicated IP isn’t automatically more secure than a shared IP. The right option depends on what you want from your VPN connection.
When you use a dedicated IP, the IP address is assigned only to you. This can make your online experience more consistent because websites and services always see the same IP address when you connect.
As a result, you may encounter fewer CAPTCHAs, security verification prompts, or login issues. Dedicated IPs can also be useful for accessing services that prefer stable connections, such as remote work tools or banking websites.
A shared IP works differently. With this setup, multiple VPN users share the same IP address at the same time. This can improve privacy because your online traffic is mixed together with traffic from other users, making it harder to connect activity to a single person.
In simple terms:
- Dedicated IP: Offers more consistency and control.
- Shared IP: Offers stronger privacy.
Both options are still protected by ExpressVPN’s encryption, which keeps your internet traffic private and secure while connected.
ExpressVPN’s dedicated IP is designed to protect your privacy. We use zero-knowledge encryption and a blind token-based system when assigning dedicated IP addresses to users, so ExpressVPN cannot link your dedicated IP to your account or identity.
To get started with ExpressVPN’s dedicated IP service, open the Add-ons tab in the Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android app and select Dedicated IP.
For more information about using our dedicated IP service, visit the dedicated IP support center.
Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.