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TL;DR: ProtonVPN's free version provides access to 24 servers in three countries, strong connection speeds, and a strict no-logging policy that protects your data and identity. Bypass online blockades to secure access to your favourite sites with ProtonVPN.


Utah's new law requiring visitors to sites like Pornhub to verify their age before watching adult content looks likely to set off a chain reaction that might end up with a whole lot of new VPN subscribers. How are these things connected? Good question. We'll explain.

Pornhub argues that this new law is not the most effective solution for protecting users and will put children and the privacy of users at risk. Pornhub has actually started to block Utah-based connections from accessing its content in response to the change. With at least 12 other states taking or considering similar steps, this conflict isn't going anywhere.

The only way that users can get around Pornhub's online blockade is with a VPN. This has already been happening. In the two days after Pornhub blocked access to its users in Utah, there was a surge of 967%(opens in a new tab) in VPN demand in the state. With a VPN, you can hide your real IP address and connect to a secure server in another location, meaning you can trick sites like Pornhub into providing you with access from anywhere in the world.

The process of unblocking porn sites is straightforward with a VPN:

  1. Sign up for a VPN

  2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

  3. Open up the app and connect to a server in a location that is approved by Pornhub

  4. Visit Pornhub from anywhere in the world

Some of the best VPNs for streaming can be expensive, and the majority of free VPNs come with serious catches or restrictions that make them basically unusable. You might be limited by bandwidth, data usage, or the number of servers on offer. All of these things matter, so is it even worth considering free services? The answer is yes, if that free service is ProtonVPN(opens in a new tab).

The free version of ProtonVPN(opens in a new tab) provides access to 24 servers in three countries, strong connection speeds, and a strict no-logging policy. There are also no adverts or limitations on data usage. Users are limited to a single connection, but that shouldn't stop you from using ProtonVPN to unblock your favourite porn sites.

If you are interested in additional servers, better speeds, and more simultaneous connections, you have the option to upgrade to ProtonVPN Plus(opens in a new tab). A two-year subscription to ProtonVPN Plus is on sale for £105.65, saving you 50% on list price for a limited time. This discounted plan also comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Bypass online restrictions with a little help from ProtonVPN.

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Joseph joined Mashable as the UK Shopping Editor in 2018. He worked for a number of print publications before making the switch to the glittery world of digital media, and now writes about everything from coffee machines to VPNs.


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