VPN for Gaming
A VPN hides your home IP address from other players. Here is what it does for gaming, and what it does not do.
In this guide
Why Gamers Use a VPN
Other players can sometimes find your IP address. With a VPN on, they see the address of the VPN server instead of your home address, which makes your home connection harder to target.
Ping and Location
A VPN adds a step between you and the game server, so it usually adds some delay. To keep it small, connect to the CasperVPN location closest to you or to the game server. CasperVPN can use WireGuard, a modern and lightweight protocol.
What a VPN Will Not Do
A VPN does not make a slow connection faster and cannot promise a lower ping. Game rules still apply: some games do not allow playing from another region, so read the game's terms before you connect to a location in another country.
Use CasperVPN Today
Today CasperVPN is on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. There is no CasperVPN app for game consoles or routers today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a VPN increase my ping?
Usually a little, because your traffic takes an extra step. Choose the nearest location to keep it low. We do not promise a ping number.
Can I choose which apps use the VPN?
Not today. Split tunnelling is not in the CasperVPN app yet.