Change the world while you surf
The VPN that fights digital repression. Powered by you.
Cutting edge research meets community computing
Make a difference with one click
Your VPN strengthens the global network, helping where people need it most. Toggle Action Mode and join millions of Lantern volunteers in the fight against global internet censorship – while you surf.
Smart Routing by default
Trusted by millions
Proven behind the world’s toughest firewalls. over 250 million downloads. If it works there, it works anywhere
No logs, open source, audited
When your users include journalists and dissidents, you can't keep logs. Lantern's privacy guarantees exist because real people need them — independently audited, fully open source, verifiable by anyone. You get the same protections.
Host your own server
A VPN shifts who you trust from your ISP to a VPN company. Private Server removes the company. You run Lantern on your own hardware or cloud account, so there's no one else in the path. Free with Lantern. You only pay your server costs.