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The terms “VPN” and “proxy” often get thrown together when people search for a privacy solution. A free VPN proxy typically refers to a service that combines aspects of VPNs and proxies - usually meaning a free service that routes your web traffic through an intermediary server. Many websites advertise free web proxies or browser proxies that can hide your IP address. However, users frequently encounter distrust issues with these services: Who operates the proxy? Are they logging everything you do? With zero oversight, some free proxy operators have been caught monitoring or injecting ads into users’ traffic. There are also performance issues - free proxies are often overloaded and can be painfully slow, only handling simple web pages (forget streaming or large downloads). And in terms of privacy failures, basic proxies usually lack encryption, meaning your data isn’t secure (unlike a true VPN). They might change your IP, but anyone spying on the connection (like your ISP or a hacker on public Wi-Fi) can still see what you’re doing.
Anyone eliminates those concerns by offering a free service that provides the benefits of both VPNs and proxies, with none of the usual downsides. When you use Anyone, you’re effectively getting a secure proxy tunnel that covers your entire internet connection - it’s like a VPN in that all your traffic is encrypted, and like a proxy in that your IP address is replaced with that of the network. Importantly, Anyone’s network is decentralized and run by a community of relays, not a single shady proxy server. This means no single point of logging or tracking exists. Your connection is encrypted end-to-end across multiple hops, so it’s vastly more private than a simple HTTPS proxy. And yes, it’s completely free to use, without bandwidth limits or time restrictions.
With Anyone’s free VPN/proxy hybrid, performance is also much better than random web proxies. The network has many relay nodes, which share the load and maintain good speeds. You can stream videos, play online games, or use social networks without the lag you’d typically get on an overcrowded free proxy. Since Anyone uses modern encryption and optimized routing, it feels as if you’re using a paid VPN service - minus the cost. Meanwhile, you don’t have to worry about ads being injected or weird script modifications (tactics some proxies use), because Anyone doesn’t tamper with your data at all. It simply protects and anonymizes your connection.
Another advantage: Anyone isn’t limited to your browser. Traditional free proxies usually require you to use a special website or browser extension to route traffic. In contrast, Anyone secures all applications on your device once connected. So whether you’re browsing, using a chat app, or any other internet activity, it’s all covered under the protective proxy/VPN umbrella.
Using Anyone is easy and similar to using a VPN:
Depending on your device, download the relevant Anyone application (e.g., Windows, Mac, Linux clients or the mobile apps for iOS/Android). This will serve as your secure proxy/VPN tool. (See our platform-specific guides - for instance, setting up on Windows or Mac).
Launch the client and hit the connect button. The software will handle establishing a multi-hop encrypted connection. In essence, it configures your device to use the Anyone network as a proxy for all internet traffic.
Once connected, you can open your browser or any app. The requests will automatically go through the Anyone network. From the user perspective, you just use the internet normally - but websites and online services now see an anonymous IP address and cannot trace your origin. Your ISP sees only encrypted gibberish, not your web activity.
It’s a set-and-forget solution. There’s no need to manually configure proxy settings in each app, because the Anyone client takes care of it globally.
In summary, if you’re seeking a free VPN proxy, you don’t have to settle for slow, sketchy web proxies that barely get the job done. Anyone gives you a robust, no-cost solution for true anonymous internet access - combining the best aspects of VPNs and proxies. It’s time to enjoy the open web without worries, and without paying a penny.