Today there are just a handful of ways to access the internet. { -brand-name-firefox }, { -brand-name-google } { -brand-name-chrome }, { -brand-name-microsoft } { -brand-name-edge }, { -brand-name-safari } and { -brand-name-opera } are the main competitors. Mobile devices have emerged during the past decade as the preferred way to access the internet. Today, most internet users only use mobile browsers and <a href="{ $applications }">applications</a> to get online. Mobile versions of the major browsers are available for { -brand-name-ios } and { -brand-name-android } devices. While these apps are very useful for specific purposes, they only provide limited access to the web.

Today there are just a handful of ways to access the internet. { -brand-name-firefox }, { -brand-name-google } { -brand-name-chrome }, { -brand-name-microsoft } { -brand-name-edge }, { -brand-name-safari } and { -brand-name-opera } are the main competitors. Mobile devices have emerged during the past decade as the preferred way to access the internet. Today, most internet users only use mobile browsers and <a href="{ $applications }">applications</a> to get online. Mobile versions of the major browsers are available for { -brand-name-ios } and { -brand-name-android } devices. While these apps are very useful for specific purposes, they only provide limited access to the web.

{ -brand-name-firefox-nightly } receives daily updates and allows you to access features months before they go mainstream.

{ -brand-name-firefox-nightly } receives daily updates and allows you to access features months before they go mainstream.

Be the master of your domain with strict content blocking. Cut off all cookies and trackers.

Be the master of your domain with strict content blocking. Cut off all cookies and trackers.

Data security is complicated — or at least it should be. Which is why we take the extra steps to classify the data we have, maintain rules for how we store and protect each type, and never stop iterating on our processes. We prioritize your privacy. We invest in it. We’re committed to it. We even teach other companies how to do it.

Data security is complicated — or at least it should be. Which is why we take the extra steps to classify the data we have, maintain rules for how we store and protect each type, and never stop iterating on our processes. We prioritize your privacy. We invest in it. We’re committed to it. We even teach other companies how to do it.

Your encryption key remains a secret, only known to you and your authorized devices.

Your encryption key remains a secret, only known to you and your authorized devices.

Conflicts will inevitably arise, but frustration should never turn into a personal attack. It is not okay to insult, demean or belittle others. Attacking someone for their opinions, beliefs and ideas is not acceptable. It is important to speak directly when we disagree and when we think we need to improve, but such discussions must be conducted respectfully and professionally, remaining focused on the issue at hand.

Conflicts will inevitably arise, but frustration should never turn into a personal attack. It is not okay to insult, demean or belittle others. Attacking someone for their opinions, beliefs and ideas is not acceptable. It is important to speak directly when we disagree and when we think we need to improve, but such discussions must be conducted respectfully and professionally, remaining focused on the issue at hand.

There’s no guarantee that the internet will remain open or enjoyable or safe.

There’s no guarantee that the internet will remain open or enjoyable or safe.

The internet is a global public resource that must remain open and accessible.

The internet is a global public resource that must remain open and accessible.

The internet is a global public resource that must remain open and accessible.

The internet is a global public resource that must remain open and accessible.

When you contribute to { -brand-name-mozilla }, you become part of a worldwide community made up of people from around the globe who believe that we all have a role in ensuring that the internet remains a force for good.

When you contribute to { -brand-name-mozilla }, you become part of a worldwide community made up of people from around the globe who believe that we all have a role in ensuring that the internet remains a force for good.

Donate to { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation } today to ensure the internet remains open and accessible to all.

Donate to { -brand-name-mozilla-foundation } today to ensure the internet remains open and accessible to all.

This page is in maintenance mode and is temporarily unavailable.

This page is in maintenance mode and is temporarily unavailable.

Maintain multi-layered security controls and practices, many of which are publicly verifiable.

Maintain multi-layered security controls and practices, many of which are publicly verifiable.

Surf, stream, game, and get work done while maintaining your privacy online. Whether you’re traveling, using public WiFi, or simply looking for more online security, we will always put your privacy first.

Surf, stream, game, and get work done while maintaining your privacy online. Whether you’re traveling, using public WiFi, or simply looking for more online security, we will always put your privacy first.

You don’t need to hide your IP address, but there are some times where you may want to. The most common reason is privacy. In the U.S., <a href="{ $congress }">Congress overruled</a> privacy regulations designed to protect the privacy of broadband users. Internet service providers can see your browsing habits, what you are using the internet for, and how long you spend on each page. This communication is not encrypted, so third-parties can see what website you’re visiting. One way to combat this is <a href="{ $doh }">DNS-over-HTTPS</a> (DoH). This encrypts your DNS (Domain Name System) traffic, making it harder for ISPs to see the websites you are trying to visit. For US <a href="{ $firefox }">{ -brand-name-firefox } users</a>, by default your DoH queries are directed to trusted DNS servers, making it harder to associate you with the websites you try to visit.

You don’t need to hide your IP address, but there are some times where you may want to. The most common reason is privacy. In the U.S., <a href="{ $congress }">Congress overruled</a> privacy regulations designed to protect the privacy of broadband users. Internet service providers can see your browsing habits, what you are using the internet for, and how long you spend on each page. This communication is not encrypted, so third-parties can see what website you’re visiting. One way to combat this is <a href="{ $doh }">DNS-over-HTTPS</a> (DoH). This encrypts your DNS (Domain Name System) traffic, making it harder for ISPs to see the websites you are trying to visit. For US <a href="{ $firefox }">{ -brand-name-firefox } users</a>, by default your DoH queries are directed to trusted DNS servers, making it harder to associate you with the websites you try to visit.

In the past, VPNs were mainly used by corporations to allow secure remote access to their internal services and proprietary data. Now, however, VPNs are available to anyone who wants to protect their connection to the internet, especially when it’s over porous networks like public WiFi, but it’s even useful on a home network.

In the past, VPNs were mainly used by corporations to allow secure remote access to their internal services and proprietary data. Now, however, VPNs are available to anyone who wants to protect their connection to the internet, especially when it’s over porous networks like public WiFi, but it’s even useful on a home network.

As more of daily life takes place through the internet, online privacy and security become even more important. A VPN, <a href="{ $faq }">Virtual Private Network</a>, creates an encrypted tunnel between your devices and the internet, ensuring your connection remains secure and private while protecting you in two important ways:

As more of daily life takes place through the internet, online privacy and security become even more important. A VPN, <a href="{ $faq }">Virtual Private Network</a>, creates an encrypted tunnel between your devices and the internet, ensuring your connection remains secure and private while protecting you in two important ways:

Ensure your phone’s internet connection remains private, no matter where your day takes you with { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }, an essential privacy tool from the makers of { -brand-name-firefox }.

Ensure your phone’s internet connection remains private, no matter where your day takes you with { -brand-name-mozilla-vpn }, an essential privacy tool from the makers of { -brand-name-firefox }.