Play without putting your IP on show
Other players see a PremierVPN server, not your home connection. That makes you much harder to knock offline, gets around ISP throttling where it happens, and lets you reach game servers in other regions. WireGuard keeps the overhead low.
- WireGuard by default
- IP hidden from other players
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 31 locations
- Rated Excellent on Trustpilot
- UK-based support, 24/7
- No activity logs
- 30-day money-back guarantee
What a VPN can and can't fix
A VPN is good at hiding your IP and your traffic. It isn't a magic ping button. Here's where it genuinely helps.
DDoS attacks
Anyone who learns your IP can try to flood your connection and knock you out of a match. Through PremierVPN, other players see our server's address, so an attack aimed at you lands on our server, not your home connection.
ISP throttling
Some ISPs slow certain kinds of traffic at busy times. With the VPN on, your ISP sees encrypted traffic to one server and can't pick out your games to slow them down.
Swatting and doxxing
Your IP can give away your rough location and your internet provider. Keeping it hidden from other players makes you much harder to track down.
Servers in other regions
Some games group players by region or release content in some countries first. Connect to a server in that region to play there, within the game's rules.
Ping and routing
A VPN adds a hop, so it won't lower your ping in general. Sometimes a server near the game server takes a better path than your ISP's default route. Test both ways.
Regional pricing
Game stores can show different prices in different countries. A VPN lets you see what a store shows elsewhere. Check the store's terms before buying that way.
WireGuard by default, in every app
WireGuard is lean and modern, and carries your traffic over UDP, the same transport most online games use for real-time play. That keeps the overhead low. It also copes well with switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data, so a phone or tablet stays protected as you move.
- Kill switch
- DNS leak protection
- Unlimited bandwidth
- 31 locations in 28 countries
- P2P allowed everywhere
- No activity logs
- WireGuard
- The default everywhere and the one to use for gaming. Low overhead, UDP transport.
- AmneziaWG
- WireGuard with its fingerprint scrambled, for networks that block VPNs. iPhone, iPad, Mac and Windows.
- OpenVPN
- UDP or TCP on Windows, when WireGuard isn't an option on your network.
- IKEv2
- Available on Mac.
PC, console or phone
PC and Mac
Install the app, connect to a server near you or near the game server, then launch your game. Works alongside Steam, Epic, Battle.net and any other launcher.
PlayStation, Xbox and Switch
Consoles can't run VPN apps. Set up a router with a configuration from your dashboard and every device behind it goes through the VPN. For open NAT or hosting, use a dedicated WireGuard server.
Mobile gaming
Protect mobile sessions on any network, public Wi-Fi included. WireGuard handles the move between Wi-Fi and mobile data, so protection doesn't drop mid-game.
Host a game server, or get open NAT
Your own private WireGuard server with a static IP and unlimited port forwarding, TCP, UDP or both. Run Minecraft, Valheim, ARK or any other server behind it: friends connect to the server's IP while your home IP stays hidden.
- Unlimited port forwarding
- Managed from your dashboard
- Set up within 24 hours
Playing in three steps
Choose a plan
Any plan covers gaming protection. Want port forwarding or to host a server? Add a dedicated WireGuard server.
Install the app
Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android and Fire TV. Use a router configuration for consoles.
Connect and play
Pick a server near you or near the game server, connect, and launch the game. Try a couple to see which route plays best.
Pick a plan for gaming
Every plan includes every protocol and every location. Premium adds a dedicated IP, so you never share an address with anyone else.
Personal VPN
For one player and their devices
or $39.99/year · save 33%
- 5 devices at once
- WireGuard by default, plus every other protocol
- All 31 locations, unlimited bandwidth
- Kill switch, DNS leak protection, ad blocker
- Dedicated IP as an add-on, $4.99/mo
Premium VPN
For households and serious players
or $89.99/year · save 25%
- Everything in Personal VPN
- 10 devices at once
- A dedicated IP that only you use
- Security Dashboard, PrMail and 10GB Vault
- Priority support
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Gaming VPN questions
Will a VPN increase my ping?
Usually a little, because your traffic takes an extra hop through our server. WireGuard keeps that overhead low, and choosing a server close to you or to the game server keeps the detour short. Now and then the route through a VPN server is better than your ISP's own, but that depends on your connection, so try a match with and without it.
Which server should I connect to for gaming?
Start with the server closest to the game server you play on, not necessarily the one closest to you. If you're in the UK playing on EU servers hosted in Germany, try our Germany location. If that feels worse, try your nearest location instead and keep whichever plays better.
How does a VPN help against DDoS attacks?
Other players and services see the VPN server's IP address instead of yours. If someone can't find your real IP, they can't aim an attack at your home connection. Anything they send goes to our server instead.
Can I use PremierVPN on my games console?
Consoles can't run VPN apps. Set up a router with a configuration from your PremierVPN dashboard and every device behind it, including PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch, goes through the VPN. For open NAT or hosting, a dedicated WireGuard server with port forwarding is the better fit.
Will I get banned for using a VPN?
Using a VPN for privacy and protection is normal, and most games don't object to it. Some publishers' terms do restrict using a VPN to change region, and using one to get around a ban can lead to further action. Check the rules for the games you play.
Can I host a game server through PremierVPN?
Yes, with a dedicated WireGuard server from $11.99/month. It has its own static IP address and unlimited port forwarding, so you can host Minecraft, Valheim or any other game server while your home IP stays hidden. It's set up within 24 hours.
Does it work with every online game?
PremierVPN works with online games in general. WireGuard carries UDP traffic, which is what most games use for real-time play, so there's no mismatch. A few games or anti-cheat systems restrict VPN connections, so if one won't connect, check that game's rules.
What about mobile gaming?
Our iPhone, iPad and Android apps use WireGuard by default, which copes well with switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data. Your protection carries on as you move between networks.
Keep your IP out of the lobby
WireGuard by default, unlimited bandwidth and every location, from $3.33/month. Covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.