Private Internet Access feature overview
Educational summaries of PIA's main features. This page describes general use cases and does not display pricing or promotional claims.
Protocols & Encryption
Supports both WireGuard and OpenVPN, with configurable encryption settings and remote port choices.
Use cases: balancing connection speed against configurability, adapting to restrictive networks.
- WireGuard for speed and simplicity
- OpenVPN for deep configurability
- Adjustable encryption levels
- Custom remote ports
Kill Switch & Split Tunneling
A kill switch blocks internet traffic if the VPN connection drops, while split tunneling lets you route specific apps outside the tunnel.
Use cases: preventing accidental exposure, excluding specific apps or sites from the VPN.
- System-level kill switch
- App-level split tunneling
- IP and domain-based exclusions
- Available on most desktop platforms
No-Logs Policy & Extras
A stated no-logs policy, along with additional tools such as an ad and tracker blocker, port forwarding, and a SOCKS5 proxy option.
Use cases: reducing background ad/tracker noise, supporting peer-to-peer or self-hosted use cases.
- Stated no-logs policy
- Ad and tracker blocking feature
- Port forwarding option
- SOCKS5 proxy option
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