Can a VPN really hide all of your torrent activity? [Video]

Nowadays, it can seem like an impossible task to keep your online activity private and even more so while you torrent. This form of file sharing is heavily frowned upon by both ISPs, who might throttle your internet speeds if you’re caught, and government agencies who are watching out for copyright violations. 

So what is the answer if you still want to torrent? A VPN, or virtual private network. Not only does a VPN hide your traffic inside a private tunnel so nosey outsiders can’t track you, but in doing so it encrypts your data for added protection. Below I’ll talk about how torrents work, if a VPN really hides your torrent activity, and if using a VPN to torrent is right for you.

If you’re looking for recommendations, check out my list of the best VPNs for torrenting for proven services.

Torrenting is a means of file sharing through a decentralized, peer-to-peer (P2P) network. Rather than …