What protocol does PureVPN use?

Which VPNs use PPTP?

Why does the OpenVPN client allow me to use PPTP as the encryption algorithm for a TUN/TAP interface?

Does the OpenVPN client allow my provider to choose to use PPTP as the encryption algorithm on an interface? The questions I really wanted to ask are these: Will having PPTP-only servers affect my level of encryption and connection speed? Can I use PPTP with PPTP servers?

Well I guess you could call it a "best guess" answer, but I figured why not. It's my personal VPN tunnel. As far as I know, it is the only VPN tunnel on the Internet that allows PPTP as its encryption, which is kinda' surprising to me. Most VPN providers that I've checked say they do not allow PPTP. I have never had a problem in any of the past three years.

With PPTP-only servers there is no doubt - you have NO POTENTIAL to connect to them. I used this feature to connect to one without even knowing it was there. There may be one or two PPTP VPN locations here and there, but it's pretty safe as a VPN provider to not take this route. You could find yourself being billed for a subscription when there isn't one to support your PPTP connection.

PPTP VPNs can, for some reason, offer slower speed then using regular encryption. I have never experienced such behavior, so can't say it happens. I am always getting the speed I expect and I have not received complaints about such things.

What OpenVPN supports. PPTP-only VPNs are the exception, rather than the rule. With an OpenVPN installation you have the potential to connect to any server you want. This opens the door for PPTP to be used by OpenVPN on an application or TUN/TAP interface.

Since we know that people want PPTP VPNs in OpenVPN, I started looking around on the Internet for answers. The first site I checked was It had an article by David Fifield (founder of OpenVPN) himself, which helped. After finding a great article, I decided to start a thread about it. I asked if anyone else had any experience with this as well. Several weeks passed and I began a bit of a search to find answers to these questions for myself. That search would evolve into a multi-part question and answer.

Is PPTP good for VPN?

PPTP is generally the most secure connection type for a VPN connection.

It is not encrypted by default. PPTP is an excellent option if you do not have to be able to see the server you are connecting to. If you are concerned about the servers being able to see you, then you will want to consider L2TP/IPSec. If you only need to use the VPN occasionally, PPTP may be all you need. It is simple to set up and is easy to connect to if you have your username and password available.

Connecting PPTP to PPTP. This can be done by opening a network connection. This could be a dial-up connection, ADSL, cable or Wi-Fi.e. The example below is using an ADSL connection. In order for PPTP to connect successfully, your ISP will need to allow PPTP connections. If you have already connected to the VPN connection, then the PPTP connection will appear in your connection list under Network and Sharing Center.

The PPTP connection will appear as a PPTP dial-up connection. This means you can see the IP address of the server that the VPN connects to, if this is a private server.

If this is a public server, then you will not be able to see the IP address of the server. You will be able to see the public IP address of the server.

How to Configure PPTP. When you click on the connection, you will be asked for the credentials for the VPN. These are the Username and Password that you set up when creating the VPN connection. You can type the user name and password into the dialog box and press ok to start the connection. If you have already started the connection, then you can select the VPN from the drop down menu and type the username and password that you want to use.

If you don't want to type the details each time, then you can click on the auto-login icon on the right. The VPN will be logged in automatically. The next time you start the computer, you will automatically be connected to the VPN connection. This makes it much easier to connect to the VPN when you start the computer.

PPTP has a few advantages over other VPN types. It is easy to set up and you only have to type the user name and password when you start the VPN. There are several disadvantages to PPTP.

What protocol does PureVPN use?

PureVPN is a VPN protocol which is based on OpenVPN, but the latter was closed-source and not fully stable, while OpenVPN is a completely free and open source protocol with very good security.

When you pay for PureVPN services, you are supporting the people behind the protocol and the future of OpenVPN, and you can rest assured that their server infrastructure is safe, their protocols are secure, and that you will be having a good experience with their services.

What are their servers located in? Their servers are located all over the world. They are able to provide you with a reliable service because of it. All servers use IPsec (IP security) as their VPN protocol. They also support Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems.

What is their DNS leak protection? When you use their services, your traffic will be encrypted and sent through servers located all over the world, but they also offer the option of selecting DNS leak protection. This protects you from the fact that websites you're trying to access might share your real location, which could be a problem.

Are their no log VPN servers? Yes, and they are using OpenVPN, which means they do not record your data or keep any logs of your activity. Is the VPN provider recommended by The New York Times? The New York Times has said that they're not the best VPN service provider, but that they recommend PureVPN as their default VPN service when you need to connect to a foreign network. Where do you get your money from? They get their money from your monthly subscription fee and from the sales made through the store, where you can buy other products such as VPN routers, external hard drives and VPN cables. If you prefer, you can also pay for VPN services monthly or yearly.

What is their refund policy? You can get a 30-day money back guarantee if you haven't used the services for a month. Once this period is over, your money is non-refundable.

What about my credit card information? PureVPN will only ask for your credit card information if you need to purchase something else, or if you forgot your password. After you register your account, they will ask you for your credit card information. The same credit card can be used to register multiple accounts.

Do I need a credit card?

Is PPTP still used?

Just wondering which protocols are used for VPN solutions these days - PPTP or L2TP/IPsec.

I know they are both still in use, but I wonder which one is used more often and how they compare. Also, would there be any reason to use PPTP now that we have L2TP/IPsec? Does it provide better privacy / confidentiality?

They both are good for connecting 2 sites together. Though what differentiates them is the encryption part: PPTP uses IP packets over L2TP which adds some encryption as well. L2TP/IPsec has a mode in which IP packets are not encrypted. It does have some additional features but for general use you don't really need it. The modes available are:
"A mode that doesn't encrypt Layer 2 traffic, ie the VLANs". "B mode". "C mode". "Unidirectional and Bidirectional mode using IKEv1". "Unidirectional mode only using IKEv1.5" "Bidirectional mode only using IKEv1.5" "Unidirectional and Bidirectional mode using strong security, and without NAT Traversal for the IKE negotiations". "Only unidirectional and bidirectional modes with strong security for the IKE negotiations". To sum up those are: L2TP/IPsec (no encryption) mode A - "B mode" and "C mode"; L2TP/IPsec (IPSec) mode B "Unidirectional and Bidirectional mode using IKEv1"; L2TP/IPsec (IPSec) mode C "Unidirectional mode only using IKEv1.5"; L2TP/IPsec (IPSec) mode D "Bidirectional mode only using IKEv1.5" and "L2TP/IPsec (IPSec) mode E "Only unidirectional and bidirectional modes with strong security for the IKE negotiations"
There are some ways you can configure IPSec, eg using the "configure policy" command under user policies in your L2TP/IPsec console.