Purpose
hide.me VPN is used to protect online privacy and security. It hides the real IP by creating an encrypted tunnel, allowing users to browse privately at home, at work, or on public Wi-Fi, preventing ISP snooping, and bypassing network censorship to access websites, apps, or channels.
Main Capabilities
- Digital privacy: hides the real IP, protects location information, and blocks ISP monitoring.
- Advanced security: encrypts data over the internet connection.
- Bypass censorship: securely access restricted websites, apps, or channels.
- Global server network: servers are carefully selected, security-hardened, and self-maintained, with each server providing 10 Gbps bandwidth.
- Speed: uses Bolt technology and WireGuard support, and claims to provide the fastest VPN speeds.
- Native IPv6 support: natively implements IPv6 to avoid IPv6 leaks.
- Streaming optimization: global streaming server optimization improves the existing streaming subscription experience.
- Multiple devices: paid plans support up to 10 simultaneous device connections; free users get 1 device and 10 GB per month.
- Zero logs: does not store online activity logs, and the zero-logs policy has been independently audited.
- Advanced privacy features: dynamic port forwarding, multi-hop double VPN (with selectable entry and exit servers), SmartGuard ad blocking (protects against malware, tracking, ads, and phishing), Stealth Guard smart app control (choose which apps use the VPN, prevent accidental leaks, and automatically cut off the network when the VPN disconnects), VPN split tunneling (choose which apps go through the VPN).
- WireGuard VPN protocol: uses modern encryption technology, making it fast and secure.
How to Use
Download the official app and connect to the VPN. Official materials state that no professional knowledge is required and that it is simple to use. A free plan is available with no trial, payment, or registration required; free users enjoy the same level of security as paid users, including zero logs. Paid plans include monthly at $11.99, 24 months + 2 extra months ($69.99 per 26 months), and 12 months + 1 extra month ($54.99 per 13 months). All amounts are in USD, and VAT may apply. Price guarantee: the renewal price and duration remain unchanged. A 30-day no-questions-asked refund guarantee is provided.
Use Cases
- Individual users who need to hide their IP and encrypt traffic to protect privacy.
- Users who need secure internet access on public Wi-Fi.
- Users who need to bypass network censorship to access content.
- Users who want to optimize their streaming experience.
- Users who need ports automatically opened for gaming, P2P, and similar uses (dynamic port forwarding).
- Household or team users who need multiple devices connected simultaneously (paid plans).
Limitations and Notes
- Free users are limited to only 1 device and 10 GB of traffic per month.
- Paid plans support up to 10 simultaneous device connections with unlimited traffic.
- Official materials do not currently provide more details beyond the specific server count of 2600+, nor do they provide a list of supported platforms, technical parameters beyond the protocols, or details of the refund process.
- The company is located in Malaysia, and it officially states that it has no data retention laws and is not part of the Fourteen Eyes countries.
- The company publishes a transparency report every year, disclosing external information requests received.
- The company states that it will not slow down internet speeds and is sometimes even faster; encrypted traffic uses CPU, but this can be mitigated by using modern protocols such as WireGuard.
- The company states that payment information is handled by external providers and cannot be traced back to the VPN account.
