Not all traffic needs a VPN. Here’s why.
Not all traffic needs a VPN. Here’s why.
Faster Direct Access
Lantern routes safe, routine, and uncensored traffic directly, so you get faster speeds without unnecessary detours.
Protected Sensitive Traffic
Apps and sites that need privacy protection or unblocking are automatically routed through Lantern’s secure, encrypted network.
Tailored to your region
Lantern sets defaults based on your region, securing sensitive traffic and keeping trusted traffic fast. No setup required.
Fully customizable Controls
Choose exactly which apps and websites use the VPN, or switch to full VPN mode if you want all traffic routed through Lantern.
Choose how your traffic is routed
Automatic Mode
Lantern automatically detects which traffic needs VPN protection based on your region and the destination. This is the default for the fastest, smoothest experience.
Manual Mode
Lantern automatically detects which traffic needs VPN protection based on your region and the destination. This is the default for the fastest, smoothest experience.
FUll VPN Mode
When Split Tunneling is turned off, all of your internet traffic is securely routed through Lantern’s VPN network for maximum coverage.
Proven under pressure
Hong Kong, 2019
During widespread protests, as internet surveillance and content filtering intensified, Lantern provided reliable, uncensored access when traditional tools were disrupted or blocked.
Iran, 2022
During the Women, Life, Freedom protests, Lantern connected millions of users. At the height of the shutdown, we estimate that 13% of all internet traffic in Iran was flowing through Lantern.
Russia, 2022
After the invasion of Ukraine, censorship in Russia spiked. As users sought access to blocked news and platforms, Lantern’s monthly active users globally grew by over 300%.