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A virtual private network (VPN) enables you to create a safe and encrypted connection over the internet, bypassing restrictions imposed by some websites, content providers, and even some countries. VPNs come in three main types: **open**, **shared**, and **private**. These three types of VPNs vary by their level of security and the range of features offered. A VPN can be used for different purposes - from unlocking Facebook, YouTube, and Netflix outside the US to getting around [censorship in China].