Microsoft is about to integrate VPN into Edge browser

A VPN, a virtual private network, is a great way to instantly improve your online security. However, to use a VPN, you usually have to install additional software or pay a certain fee.

To make things simpler for users, Microsoft has just announced that it will integrate the VPN directly into its Chromium-powered Edge browser. With the built-in VPN tool directly, the value of Microsoft Edge browser to users will increase significantly.

The Microsoft Edge VPN feature will be named "Microsoft Secure Edge Network" and it will be powered by Cloudflare. Most likely, this feature will work similarly to Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 service.

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The advantage of Cloudflare virtual private network is that it enhances online security, your data is protected from the scrutiny of internet service providers (ISPs) and hides your location.

"When using Microsoft Edge Secure Network, your data is routed from Edge through an encrypted route to create a secure connection even if you use an unsecured URL that starts with HTTP. This exposes hackers to hackers. having trouble accessing your browsing data when you use public WiFi networks.

By encrypting your web traffic directly from Microsoft Edge, we help prevent your internet service provider from collecting your browsing data such as details about what websites you visit. Microsoft Edge Secure Network also lets you browse the web with a virtual IP address, masking your real IP and replacing your geolocation with a similar regional address to make it harder for online trackers to track you down. when you browse the web," Microsoft shared.

Currently, the new Microsoft Edge built-in VPN service is in beta on the Dev channel. To use this feature, you need to sign in to your Microsoft account. Although it is free, this VPN service only offers a limit of 1GB per month. The data limit is tied to a Microsoft account and is refreshed by Cloudflare at the end of each month. Personally identifiable data is deleted every 25 hours.

Until now, we still do not know when Microsoft officially deploys VPN integration into Microsoft Edge. According to Microsoft's support page, it looks like this feature will be rolling out soon.

Hopefully Google will follow Microsoft and integrate VPN into Chrome browser. It will not be difficult for Google to do this because Chrome and Edge are both developed on the Chromium kernel.