Linux users can now secure their data with this leading VPN
Atlas VPN is the last premium provider to enlarge its reach
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One of thebest VPNservices on the market has just enlarged its software architecture to meet the security needs of even more internet users.
Atlas VPNnow supports Linuxoperating systems, and with the update it sees the NordVPN-owned provider cover all major operating systems, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and evenAmazonFire TV.
Despite being available for Ubuntu users only at the moment, the company has expressed its commitment to roll out additional support to other Linux distributions in the near future.
✨GOOD NEWS!✨Atlas VPN is now available for the #Linux 🐧 operating system. Our newly introduced VPN for Linux comes with the state-of-the-art WireGuard protocol and our unique SafeSwap and Multihop servers.Try Atlas VPN on Linux for added #privacy online!🙌 pic.twitter.com/BUjxJGBi8rSeptember 12, 2022
Linux users to enjoy better protection
Despite Linux being one of the most secure OSs around, its users are still at risk of invasive practices like government surveillance, censorship, and snooping.
“VPNcan help Linux users protect their personal information from unwanted third-party tracking and interception by encrypting their online traffic and adding a layer of security between their Linux computer and the internet,” said Ruta Cizinauskaite, the PR Manager of Atlas VPN.
What’s more, Linux users can now benefit from all the features that Atlas VPN has to offer.
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Atlas VPN supports the modernWireGuardprotocol, which offers much faster connection speeds than OpenVPN while maintaining excellent privacy.
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In terms of servers, the Atlas SafeSwap network allows it to have many rotatingIP addresseswithout the need for users to keep switching servers. At the same time, users can have their connection route via multiple server locations for extra anonymity, andencryptionlayers, thanks to its MultiHop feature.
More security features are also on the way. These include a kill switch option able to prevent any data leaks even in case your VPN connection might drop.
How to install Atlas VPN on Linux
As for other devices, setting up Atlas VPN on Linux is really simple. You just need to follow these quick steps we explain below:
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