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VPN stands for virtual private <a href="https://hackernoon.com/tagged/network" target="_blank">network</a>. Using <a href="https://hackernoon.com/tagged/software" target="_blank">software</a>, VPNs create a virtual network between two separate physical networks. For example, if you are connected to your home Wi-Fi network but need to connect to your company’s intranet, VPNs allow you to do this.