If you want to stream the Danish Netflix or access Danske Bank safely, you will need to get an encrypted connection and a Danish IP address with the help of a virtual private network.
VPNs are useful because they allow spoofing the actual location, so for websites, it appears as though you are located in a different place. Almost all geo-blocking websites check only the visitor’s IP address. A VPN gives you a new IP address enabling you to access any site you want, disregarding your physical location. As said, VPNs are useful for accessing bank services, streaming content from abroad, besides VPNs let you bypass Internet censorship.
Most users think their web activities are safe and private. It is not true. Internet Service Providers, hackers, net admins, and government agencies may see what you are doing online. But when using a VPN, all traffic gets encrypted, which means outside parties can not read it.
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Instructions on getting a Danish IP address
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If you use a VPN, it is very simple to obtain a Danish IP. Here are the necessary steps:
- Sign up for a VPN service of your choice.
- Install the necessary app relevant for your OS/device.
- Launch the app and select a Danish server.
That is all. Now try to access any geo-restricted Danish site. It must load in the usual way. If it does not load, try clearing both cookies and browser cache. Now refresh the webpage.
Pro Tip 1
In case you plan to watch a specific live show or event, it is recommended to go through the above steps beforehand. If anything goes wrong and websites will not open, you will have some time to contact customer service and fix all issues before the online event.
Pro Tip 2
In case you need to use a VPN for a short period of time (when going on vacation), you may take advantage of the money-back guarantee. Some VPNs offer up to 30 days money-back guarantee. Although you pay upfront, you may cancel at any time and claim a refund. This way you can have a free VPN for a month.
How to select the best VPN
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For novice users, it is difficult to select a VPN. As you can see on VPNportalen.dk, there are plenty of competing services that offer different prices and features. To get the best VPN when a Danish IP address is needed, please considered the following factors:
- There is at least one Danish server.
- High-speed connection.
- Does not keep logs.
- Powerful encryption.
- Kill switch and other security features.
- Quick and helpful tech support.
- Software covers all operating systems.
Can I use a free VPN?
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It might seem a great idea to get a Danish IP with the help of a free VPN. However, there are several reasons not to do it:
It is unlikely free VPN have Danish servers.
Free services have fewer servers than paid ones, yet more customers. This causes network slowdown.
Free VPN services get quickly blocked by major streaming sites.
Do not trust marketing materials of free VPNs. These businesses exist to earn money. To generate profit, free VPNs have to show ads on webpages you visit or resort to even shadier methods. For example, they may drop tracking cookies in users’ browsers and harvest data like your home IP address, top visited websites, the time of the day you are often online, etc. This information then gets sold to third parties without the knowledge of users.
Moreover, it is not easy to find if you are dealing with a legitimate business or not. According to CSIRO that tested 283 free VPNs, about 40% contained computer viruses. 18% did not encrypt traffic, and almost 80% leaked private data.
Is it possible to watch Danish TV while abroad using a VPN?
Once you are connected to a VPN server located in Denmark, TV, and streaming sites will not be able to identify if you are located in Denmark or not. So, you can definitely use VPNs to watch Amazon Prime videos, Netflix, DRTV, etc.
What are the other reasons you might need a Danish IP address?
These days, most online services send you automated messages as an early warning when your account gets accessed from a new device or from abroad (new IP). In case you log in to online banking when abroad, your bank may ask you to verify your identity. By using and connecting to the same IP address (with the help of a VPN) beforehand, you minimize the risk of these anti-fraud mechanisms.
When on vacation, you have to use public Wi-Fi. This is insecure and could be monitored by third parties. VPN encrypted tu
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nnel protects you from all types of snooping. All your traffic gets routed via distant servers.
Internet freedom in Denmark
Denmark stands relatively high among other countries in terms of Internet freedom. It still blocks sites that offer pornography, drugs, unlicensed gambling, or copyrighted content. As of 2008, WikiLeaks reported about 3,000 websites that were blocked in Denmark.
