If you choose to download the older ESR version, you will be automatically updated to the new one when the transition period ends.

If you choose to download the older ESR version, you will be automatically updated to the new one when the transition period ends.

Seriously private browsing. { -brand-name-firefox } automatically blocks 2000+ online trackers from collecting information about what you do online.

Seriously private browsing. { -brand-name-firefox } automatically blocks 2000+ online trackers from collecting information about what you do online.

So you’ve got a { -brand-name-chromebook } — now it’s time to get the independent, automatically private { -brand-name-firefox-browser } to protect your personal data.

So you’ve got a { -brand-name-chromebook } — now it’s time to get the independent, automatically private { -brand-name-firefox-browser } to protect your personal data.

<a { $translate }>Translate a web page</a> locally and privately.

<a { $translate }>Translate a web page</a> locally and privately.

British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee created the first web server and graphical web browser in 1990 while <a href="{ $cern }">working at CERN</a>, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Switzerland. He called his new window into the internet “WorldWideWeb.” It was an easy-to-use graphical interface created for the NeXT computer. For the first time, text documents were linked together over a public network—the web as we know it.

British computer scientist Tim Berners-Lee created the first web server and graphical web browser in 1990 while <a href="{ $cern }">working at CERN</a>, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, in Switzerland. He called his new window into the internet “WorldWideWeb.” It was an easy-to-use graphical interface created for the NeXT computer. For the first time, text documents were linked together over a public network—the web as we know it.

Sadly, not all browser makers choose to interpret the format in the same way. For users, this means that a website can look and function differently. Creating consistency between browsers, so that any user can enjoy the internet, regardless of the browser they choose, is called <a href="{ $standards }">web standards</a>.

Sadly, not all browser makers choose to interpret the format in the same way. For users, this means that a website can look and function differently. Creating consistency between browsers, so that any user can enjoy the internet, regardless of the browser they choose, is called <a href="{ $standards }">web standards</a>.

There are also cookies that remember more detailed information about you. Perhaps your interests, your web browsing patterns, etc. This means that a site can provide you more targeted content – often in the form of ads. There are types of cookies, called <em>third-party</em> cookies, that come from sites you’re not even visiting at the time and can track you from site to site to gather information about you, which is sometimes sold to other companies. Sometimes you can block these kinds of cookies, though not all browsers allow you to.

There are also cookies that remember more detailed information about you. Perhaps your interests, your web browsing patterns, etc. This means that a site can provide you more targeted content – often in the form of ads. There are types of cookies, called <em>third-party</em> cookies, that come from sites you’re not even visiting at the time and can track you from site to site to gather information about you, which is sometimes sold to other companies. Sometimes you can block these kinds of cookies, though not all browsers allow you to.

Websites save information about you in files called <a href="{ $cookies }">cookies</a>. They are saved on your computer for the next time you visit that site. Upon your return, the website code will read that file to see that it’s you. For example, when you go to a website, the page remembers your username and password – that’s made possible by a cookie.

Websites save information about you in files called <a href="{ $cookies }">cookies</a>. They are saved on your computer for the next time you visit that site. Upon your return, the website code will read that file to see that it’s you. For example, when you go to a website, the page remembers your username and password – that’s made possible by a cookie.

When the web browser fetches data from an internet connected server, it uses a piece of software called a rendering engine to translate that data into text and images. This data is written in <a href="{ $html }">Hypertext Markup Language</a> (HTML) and web browsers read this code to create what we see, hear and experience on the internet.

When the web browser fetches data from an internet connected server, it uses a piece of software called a rendering engine to translate that data into text and images. This data is written in <a href="{ $html }">Hypertext Markup Language</a> (HTML) and web browsers read this code to create what we see, hear and experience on the internet.

{ -brand-name-firefox } for { -brand-name-android } delivers effortless privacy protection with lighting-fast page loads. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks online trackers from following you around the web and slowing down your pages.

{ -brand-name-firefox } for { -brand-name-android } delivers effortless privacy protection with lighting-fast page loads. Enhanced Tracking Protection automatically blocks online trackers from following you around the web and slowing down your pages.

Get to Private Browsing Mode with just one tap. And when you close Private Browsing Mode, your browsing history is automatically erased from your device.

Get to Private Browsing Mode with just one tap. And when you close Private Browsing Mode, your browsing history is automatically erased from your device.

Looking for a streamlined, super fast mobile browser with next-level privacy features? { -brand-name-firefox-focus } automatically erases all your browsing history from the moment you open your browser to the second you close it.

Looking for a streamlined, super fast mobile browser with next-level privacy features? { -brand-name-firefox-focus } automatically erases all your browsing history from the moment you open your browser to the second you close it.

If you want, you can easily select to go online and search in private browsing mode. And when you close private browsing mode, your browsing history and any cookies are automatically erased from your device.

If you want, you can easily select to go online and search in private browsing mode. And when you close private browsing mode, your browsing history and any cookies are automatically erased from your device.

Here’s the key thing to know: 64-bit applications can access more memory and are less likely to crash than 32-bit applications. Also, with the jump from 32 to 64 bits, a security feature called <a href="{ $ASLR }">Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)</a> works better to protect you from attackers. { -brand-name-linux } and { -brand-name-mac } users, fret not, you already enjoy a { -brand-name-firefox } that’s optimized for 64-bit.

Here’s the key thing to know: 64-bit applications can access more memory and are less likely to crash than 32-bit applications. Also, with the jump from 32 to 64 bits, a security feature called <a href="{ $ASLR }">Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)</a> works better to protect you from attackers. { -brand-name-linux } and { -brand-name-mac } users, fret not, you already enjoy a { -brand-name-firefox } that’s optimized for 64-bit.

If you see “(32-bit)” and you are running { -brand-name-firefox } 56.0 or older, updating to the latest { -brand-name-firefox } version should automatically upgrade you to 64-bit.

If you see “(32-bit)” and you are running { -brand-name-firefox } 56.0 or older, updating to the latest { -brand-name-firefox } version should automatically upgrade you to 64-bit.

{ -brand-name-firefox-beta } automatically sends feedback to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

{ -brand-name-firefox-beta } automatically sends feedback to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

{ -brand-name-firefox-developer-edition } automatically sends feedback to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

{ -brand-name-firefox-developer-edition } automatically sends feedback to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

{ -brand-name-firefox-nightly } automatically sends feedback to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

{ -brand-name-firefox-nightly } automatically sends feedback to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

{ -brand-name-firefox-developer-edition } automatically sends feedback to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

{ -brand-name-firefox-developer-edition } automatically sends feedback to { -brand-name-mozilla }.

{ -brand-name-firefox } is the only browser with tools built specifically for building and designing with CSS Grid. These tools allow you to visualize the grid, display associated area names, preview transformations on the grid and much more.

{ -brand-name-firefox } is the only browser with tools built specifically for building and designing with CSS Grid. These tools allow you to visualize the grid, display associated area names, preview transformations on the grid and much more.

{ -brand-name-firefox } does not have a built-in VPN (virtual private network), but { -brand-name-mozilla } creates a product called <a href="{ $url }">{ -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }</a> that you can use in addition to the private { -brand-name-firefox-browser } that can protect your connection on Wi-Fi, as well as your IP address.

{ -brand-name-firefox } does not have a built-in VPN (virtual private network), but { -brand-name-mozilla } creates a product called <a href="{ $url }">{ -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }</a> that you can use in addition to the private { -brand-name-firefox-browser } that can protect your connection on Wi-Fi, as well as your IP address.

{ -brand-name-firefox } is not based on { -brand-name-chromium } (the open source browser project at the core of { -brand-name-google } { -brand-name-chrome }). In fact, we’re one of the last major browsers that isn’t. { -brand-name-firefox } runs on our Quantum browser engine built specifically for { -brand-name-firefox }, so we can ensure your data is handled respectfully and kept private.

{ -brand-name-firefox } is not based on { -brand-name-chromium } (the open source browser project at the core of { -brand-name-google } { -brand-name-chrome }). In fact, we’re one of the last major browsers that isn’t. { -brand-name-firefox } runs on our Quantum browser engine built specifically for { -brand-name-firefox }, so we can ensure your data is handled respectfully and kept private.

{ -brand-name-firefox } isn’t slow… now. In 2017, we completely rebuilt our browser engine (called Quantum), to ensure { -brand-name-firefox } could compete with other major browsers. And, our tracker blockers help pages load even faster. So { -brand-name-firefox } is lightning fast without sacrificing any of your privacy.

{ -brand-name-firefox } isn’t slow… now. In 2017, we completely rebuilt our browser engine (called Quantum), to ensure { -brand-name-firefox } could compete with other major browsers. And, our tracker blockers help pages load even faster. So { -brand-name-firefox } is lightning fast without sacrificing any of your privacy.

No, we don’t think { -brand-name-chrome } is better than { -brand-name-firefox }, and here is why: when people ask which browser is better, they’re really asking which browser is faster and safer. { -brand-name-firefox } is updated monthly to make sure you have the speediest browser that respects your privacy automatically.

No, we don’t think { -brand-name-chrome } is better than { -brand-name-firefox }, and here is why: when people ask which browser is better, they’re really asking which browser is faster and safer. { -brand-name-firefox } is updated monthly to make sure you have the speediest browser that respects your privacy automatically.

Not only is { -brand-name-firefox } safe to use, it also helps keep your data and private information safe. The { -brand-name-firefox-browser } automatically blocks known third party trackers, social media trackers, cryptominers and fingerprinters from collecting your data. <a href="{ $url }">Learn more about the privacy in our products.</a>

Not only is { -brand-name-firefox } safe to use, it also helps keep your data and private information safe. The { -brand-name-firefox-browser } automatically blocks known third party trackers, social media trackers, cryptominers and fingerprinters from collecting your data. <a href="{ $url }">Learn more about the privacy in our products.</a>

The Custom setting gives you the ultimate choice. You can decide what you’re blocking, including trackers, cookies and more. If you allow cookies from a website, you’ll automatically be in Custom mode.

The Custom setting gives you the ultimate choice. You can decide what you’re blocking, including trackers, cookies and more. If you allow cookies from a website, you’ll automatically be in Custom mode.

The most widely used browser performance benchmark to measure web application responsiveness is called Speedometer. While other browser benchmarks exist, Speedometer 3 is the new standard for how we measure the speed of your browsing experience. The latest tests better reflect the web of today — working with visually rich charts, editing text, interacting with complicated and heavy web pages like news sites — and it measures a full picture of the browser’s performance.

The most widely used browser performance benchmark to measure web application responsiveness is called Speedometer. While other browser benchmarks exist, Speedometer 3 is the new standard for how we measure the speed of your browsing experience. The latest tests better reflect the web of today — working with visually rich charts, editing text, interacting with complicated and heavy web pages like news sites — and it measures a full picture of the browser’s performance.

Automatically delete cookies and erase your browser history when you close it.

Automatically delete cookies and erase your browser history when you close it.

{ -brand-name-firefox } automatically blocks 2000+ ad trackers from following you around the internet.

{ -brand-name-firefox } automatically blocks 2000+ ad trackers from following you around the internet.

Get help creating new passwords, auto-fill online forms and log in automatically.

Get help creating new passwords, auto-fill online forms and log in automatically.

{ -brand-name-firefox } can automatically fill in your saved username and password. If you have more than one login for a site, you can just select the account you want and we’ll take it from there.

{ -brand-name-firefox } can automatically fill in your saved username and password. If you have more than one login for a site, you can just select the account you want and we’ll take it from there.

{ -brand-name-firefox } Password Manager saves all your passwords in one place so you can automatically log in to sites, or retrieve saved passwords.

{ -brand-name-firefox } Password Manager saves all your passwords in one place so you can automatically log in to sites, or retrieve saved passwords.

{ -brand-name-firefox } securely stores your usernames and passwords for accessing websites, automatically fills them in for you the next time you visit a website, and lets you manage your stored logins with its built-in password management feature.

{ -brand-name-firefox } securely stores your usernames and passwords for accessing websites, automatically fills them in for you the next time you visit a website, and lets you manage your stored logins with its built-in password management feature.

Image of a website’s sign up form with { -brand-name-firefox } suggesting a strong password that it will automatically store for future use.

Image of a website’s sign up form with { -brand-name-firefox } suggesting a strong password that it will automatically store for future use.

You can use the import wizard to easily (magically) import usernames and passwords stored on Chrome, Edge, Safari or any other browsers. Select Passwords from the menu, and then click “import them into { -brand-name-firefox }” at the bottom of the Logins & Passwords page.

You can use the import wizard to easily (magically) import usernames and passwords stored on Chrome, Edge, Safari or any other browsers. Select Passwords from the menu, and then click “import them into { -brand-name-firefox }” at the bottom of the Logins & Passwords page.

If you click on a link from within your pinned tab, { -brand-name-firefox } will automatically open the link in a separate, new tab so your pinned tab lives on forever (or until you unpin it).

If you click on a link from within your pinned tab, { -brand-name-firefox } will automatically open the link in a separate, new tab so your pinned tab lives on forever (or until you unpin it).

Pinning a tab in { -brand-name-firefox } allows you to keep your favorite sites always open and a click away. They’ll open automatically when you start { -brand-name-firefox }. We’ve found them especially useful for keeping things like email and calendar websites always at hand.

Pinning a tab in { -brand-name-firefox } allows you to keep your favorite sites always open and a click away. They’ll open automatically when you start { -brand-name-firefox }. We’ve found them especially useful for keeping things like email and calendar websites always at hand.

Private browsing mode will not delete any new bookmarks you make from a private browsing window, or protect you from malware or viruses. It also doesn’t prevent the websites you visit from seeing where you are physically located or stop your internet service provider from logging what you do. You’ll need a <a href="{ $vpn }">trustworthy VPN</a> for that.

Private browsing mode will not delete any new bookmarks you make from a private browsing window, or protect you from malware or viruses. It also doesn’t prevent the websites you visit from seeing where you are physically located or stop your internet service provider from logging what you do. You’ll need a <a href="{ $vpn }">trustworthy VPN</a> for that.

When your translations are processed locally, no data from your chosen device leaves your device or relies on cloud services for translation. This means that { -brand-name-mozilla } doesn’t know what web page you translate, and makes our translation feature stand out in comparison to other translation tools.

When your translations are processed locally, no data from your chosen device leaves your device or relies on cloud services for translation. This means that { -brand-name-mozilla } doesn’t know what web page you translate, and makes our translation feature stand out in comparison to other translation tools.

While other browsers rely on cloud services, the { -brand-name-firefox } Translations language models are downloaded on the user’s browser and translations are done locally, so { -brand-name-mozilla } doesn’t record what webpages you translate.

While other browsers rely on cloud services, the { -brand-name-firefox } Translations language models are downloaded on the user’s browser and translations are done locally, so { -brand-name-mozilla } doesn’t record what webpages you translate.

{ -brand-name-firefox } calls it private browsing, { -brand-name-chrome } calls it incognito mode. Both let you browse the web without saving your browsing history.

{ -brand-name-firefox } calls it private browsing, { -brand-name-chrome } calls it incognito mode. Both let you browse the web without saving your browsing history.

Ads are distracting and make web pages load slower while their trackers watch every move you make online. The { -brand-name-firefox-browser } blocks most trackers automatically, so there’s no need to dig into your security settings.

Ads are distracting and make web pages load slower while their trackers watch every move you make online. The { -brand-name-firefox-browser } blocks most trackers automatically, so there’s no need to dig into your security settings.

As the internet grows and changes, { -brand-name-firefox } continues to focus on your right to privacy — we call it the <a { $attrs }>Personal Data Promise</a>: Take less. Keep it safe. No secrets. Your data, your web activity, your life online is protected with { -brand-name-firefox }.

As the internet grows and changes, { -brand-name-firefox } continues to focus on your right to privacy — we call it the <a { $attrs }>Personal Data Promise</a>: Take less. Keep it safe. No secrets. Your data, your web activity, your life online is protected with { -brand-name-firefox }.

{ -brand-name-firefox } automatically <a { $attrs }>blocks many third party trackers</a> from collecting and selling your web activity.

{ -brand-name-firefox } automatically <a { $attrs }>blocks many third party trackers</a> from collecting and selling your web activity.

Your download should begin automatically. Didn’t work? <a id="{ $id }" href="{ $fallback_url }">Try downloading again.</a>

Your download should begin automatically. Didn’t work? <a id="{ $id }" href="{ $fallback_url }">Try downloading again.</a>

Your download should begin automatically. Didn’t work? <a id="{ $id }" href="{ $fallback_url }">Try downloading again</a>.

Your download should begin automatically. Didn’t work? <a id="{ $id }" href="{ $fallback_url }">Try downloading again</a>.

Get the browser that blocks 2000+ data trackers automatically. Enhanced Tracking Protection comes standard in every { -brand-name-firefox } browser.

Get the browser that blocks 2000+ data trackers automatically. Enhanced Tracking Protection comes standard in every { -brand-name-firefox } browser.

After you check your email and click the verification link, { -brand-name-firefox } will start automatically syncing in the background.

After you check your email and click the verification link, { -brand-name-firefox } will start automatically syncing in the background.

Automatically clear your history and cookies with Private Browsing mode.

Automatically clear your history and cookies with Private Browsing mode.

Automatically block sites from following you around the internet.

Automatically block sites from following you around the internet.

{ -brand-name-firefox } automatically protects your privacy, so you’re free to live your life every time you get online.

{ -brand-name-firefox } automatically protects your privacy, so you’re free to live your life every time you get online.

{ -brand-name-firefox } protects your privacy automatically

{ -brand-name-firefox } protects your privacy automatically

Share large files with end-to-end encryption, using a link that expires automatically.

Share large files with end-to-end encryption, using a link that expires automatically.

Your privacy respected, <strong>automatically</strong>

Your privacy respected, <strong>automatically</strong>

Making derogatory comments about those who abstain from alcohol or other substances, pushing people to drink, talking about their abstinence or preferences to others, or pressuring them to drink - physically or through jeering.

Making derogatory comments about those who abstain from alcohol or other substances, pushing people to drink, talking about their abstinence or preferences to others, or pressuring them to drink - physically or through jeering.

Unwelcome sexual attention or unwelcome physical contact is not acceptable. This includes sexualized comments, jokes or imagery in interactions, communications or presentation materials, as well as inappropriate touching, groping, or sexual advances. Additionally, touching a person without permission, including sensitive areas such as their hair, pregnant stomach, mobility device (wheelchair, scooter, etc) or tattoos is unacceptable. This includes physically blocking or intimidating another person. Physical contact or simulated physical contact (such as emojis like “kiss”) without affirmative consent is not acceptable. The sharing or distribution of sexualized images or text is unacceptable.

Unwelcome sexual attention or unwelcome physical contact is not acceptable. This includes sexualized comments, jokes or imagery in interactions, communications or presentation materials, as well as inappropriate touching, groping, or sexual advances. Additionally, touching a person without permission, including sensitive areas such as their hair, pregnant stomach, mobility device (wheelchair, scooter, etc) or tattoos is unacceptable. This includes physically blocking or intimidating another person. Physical contact or simulated physical contact (such as emojis like “kiss”) without affirmative consent is not acceptable. The sharing or distribution of sexualized images or text is unacceptable.

While these guidelines / code of conduct are specifically aimed at { -brand-name-mozilla }’s work and community, we recognize that it is possible for actions taken outside of { -brand-name-mozilla }’s online or in person spaces to have a deep impact on community health. (For example, in the past, we publicly identified an anonymous posting aimed at a { -brand-name-mozilla } employee in a non-{ -brand-name-mozilla } forum as clear grounds for removal from the { -brand-name-mozilla } community.) This is an active topic in the diversity and inclusion realm. We anticipate wide-ranging discussions among our communities about appropriate boundaries.

While these guidelines / code of conduct are specifically aimed at { -brand-name-mozilla }’s work and community, we recognize that it is possible for actions taken outside of { -brand-name-mozilla }’s online or in person spaces to have a deep impact on community health. (For example, in the past, we publicly identified an anonymous posting aimed at a { -brand-name-mozilla } employee in a non-{ -brand-name-mozilla } forum as clear grounds for removal from the { -brand-name-mozilla } community.) This is an active topic in the diversity and inclusion realm. We anticipate wide-ranging discussions among our communities about appropriate boundaries.

If you believe someone is in physical danger, call your local emergency number.

If you believe someone is in physical danger, call your local emergency number.

The { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation } pledges to support the { -brand-name-mozilla } Manifesto in its activities. Specifically, we will:

The { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation } pledges to support the { -brand-name-mozilla } Manifesto in its activities. Specifically, we will:

Get the browser that respects your privacy automatically. On { -brand-name-windows }, { -brand-name-mac } or { -brand-name-linux }.

Get the browser that respects your privacy automatically. On { -brand-name-windows }, { -brand-name-mac } or { -brand-name-linux }.

Your privacy is very important to { -brand-name-mozilla }. Our first-party telemetry and analytics platform, called <a href="{ $glean }">{ -brand-name-glean }</a>, follows our own high standards for <a href="{ $lean_data }">lean data practices</a>.

Your privacy is very important to { -brand-name-mozilla }. Our first-party telemetry and analytics platform, called <a href="{ $glean }">{ -brand-name-glean }</a>, follows our own high standards for <a href="{ $lean_data }">lean data practices</a>.

The first is what we call “technical data.” This is data about the browser itself, such as the operating system it is running on and information about errors or crashes.

The first is what we call “technical data.” This is data about the browser itself, such as the operating system it is running on and information about errors or crashes.

The second is what we call “interaction data.” This is data about an individual’s engagement with { -brand-name-firefox }, such as the number of tabs that were open, the status of user preferences, or number of times certain browser features were used, such as screenshots or containers. For example, we collect this data in terms of the back button, that arrow in the upper left corner of your browser that lets you navigate back to a previous webpage in a way that shows us someone used the back button, but doesn’t tell what specific webpages are accessed.

The second is what we call “interaction data.” This is data about an individual’s engagement with { -brand-name-firefox }, such as the number of tabs that were open, the status of user preferences, or number of times certain browser features were used, such as screenshots or containers. For example, we collect this data in terms of the back button, that arrow in the upper left corner of your browser that lets you navigate back to a previous webpage in a way that shows us someone used the back button, but doesn’t tell what specific webpages are accessed.

The second is what we call “interaction data.” This is data about an individual’s engagement with { -brand-name-firefox }, such as the number of tabs that were open, the status of user preferences, or number of times certain browser features were used, such as screenshots or containers. For example, we collect this data through the back button (that arrow in the upper left corner of your browser that lets you navigate back to a previous webpage) in a way that shows us someone used the back button, but doesn’t tell what specific webpages are accessed.

The second is what we call “interaction data.” This is data about an individual’s engagement with { -brand-name-firefox }, such as the number of tabs that were open, the status of user preferences, or number of times certain browser features were used, such as screenshots or containers. For example, we collect this data through the back button (that arrow in the upper left corner of your browser that lets you navigate back to a previous webpage) in a way that shows us someone used the back button, but doesn’t tell what specific webpages are accessed.

We may also collect additional data in pre-release for one of our <a href="{ $link }">studies</a>. For example, some studies require what we call “web activity data” data, which may include URLs and other information about certain websites. This helps us answer specific questions to improve { -brand-name-firefox }, for example, how to better integrate popular websites in specific locales.

We may also collect additional data in pre-release for one of our <a href="{ $link }">studies</a>. For example, some studies require what we call “web activity data” data, which may include URLs and other information about certain websites. This helps us answer specific questions to improve { -brand-name-firefox }, for example, how to better integrate popular websites in specific locales.

We may also collect additional data in pre-release for one of our <a href="{ $link }">studies</a>. For example, some studies require what we call “web activity data”, which may include URLs and other information about certain websites. This helps us answer specific questions to improve { -brand-name-firefox }, such as, how to better integrate popular websites in specific locales.

We may also collect additional data in pre-release for one of our <a href="{ $link }">studies</a>. For example, some studies require what we call “web activity data”, which may include URLs and other information about certain websites. This helps us answer specific questions to improve { -brand-name-firefox }, such as, how to better integrate popular websites in specific locales.

{ -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } helps you automatically block ads and ad trackers from seeing your online activity.

{ -brand-name-mozilla-vpn } helps you automatically block ads and ad trackers from seeing your online activity.

When you <a href="{ $firefox }">use { -brand-name-firefox }</a>, <a href="{ $etp }">Enhanced Tracking Protection</a> automatically blocks many third party <a href="{ $trackers }">web trackers</a> from following you around the web. But here’s an interesting fact: your internet service provider (ISP) that you are paying for an internet connection — can still observe and track you.

When you <a href="{ $firefox }">use { -brand-name-firefox }</a>, <a href="{ $etp }">Enhanced Tracking Protection</a> automatically blocks many third party <a href="{ $trackers }">web trackers</a> from following you around the web. But here’s an interesting fact: your internet service provider (ISP) that you are paying for an internet connection — can still observe and track you.

A VPN provider typically offers a number of connection gateways in different global locations, which allows you to use an IP address from a locale different from your own. That way, the place you’re connecting to sees the VPN’s IP, not your actual IP address, as the source of your traffic. <a href="{ $mozvpn }">{ -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }</a> routes your traffic through a secure server and lets you choose a location from more than { $countries } countries.

A VPN provider typically offers a number of connection gateways in different global locations, which allows you to use an IP address from a locale different from your own. That way, the place you’re connecting to sees the VPN’s IP, not your actual IP address, as the source of your traffic. <a href="{ $mozvpn }">{ -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }</a> routes your traffic through a secure server and lets you choose a location from more than { $countries } countries.

Many of us spend multiple hours a day using the internet to do everyday things like watching videos, shopping, gaming and paying bills, all the way to managing complex work projects and having confidential video calls. A <strong>Virtual Private Network (VPN)</strong> is one of the best ways to stay private and secure online, and keep your personal data protected.

Many of us spend multiple hours a day using the internet to do everyday things like watching videos, shopping, gaming and paying bills, all the way to managing complex work projects and having confidential video calls. A <strong>Virtual Private Network (VPN)</strong> is one of the best ways to stay private and secure online, and keep your personal data protected.

Have you ever connected to a hotspot called something like <em>C0MCAST-WiFi-77th-St</em> or <em>Verizon3-Hotspot-Baltimore</em>? Looks legit, right? Not so fast. In reality, anyone can set up a phony public WiFi with a legitimate sounding name to lure people to use it. Connecting to any unknown WiFi makes you an easy target for creeps and criminals who want to access your device to steal private information, install malware or worse. <a href="{ $mozvpn }">{ -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }</a> can boost your security any time you’re connected to a public WiFi by blocking unknown entities from seeing private data that travels from your phone or laptop. This goes for connecting to WiFi networks at coffee shops, stores, doctor’s offices and so on.

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