IPVanish finally launches a dedicated IP — and it fixes one of the VPN's biggest gaps

IPVanish has introduced a dedicated IP feature, a much-needed addition to its VPN service, addressing a long-standing gap in its offerings. This feature provides a fixed VPN IP address that is unique to each user, in contrast to the shared, dynamic IP addresses that have been offered previously. With five locations to choose from initially - New York, London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Tokyo - the dedicated IP aims to cater to individuals who require reliable logins and remote access.

However, this increased reliability comes with a trade-off in terms of privacy. While a shared IP ensures anonymity by blending users into a crowd, a dedicated IP allows for easier tracking of individual activity, potentially raising privacy concerns. Despite this, the ability to switch seamlessly between dedicated and shared IPs offers flexibility for users who may need to balance security and privacy.

IPVanish has positioned the dedicated IP as an optional add-on, allowing users to purchase and manage it through their account portal. Once activated, the dedicated IP is accessible through a dedicated tab within the VPN app's Locations menu. Users can easily toggle between their dedicated IP and shared IP addresses as needed, ensuring they only use the fixed address when necessary.

This feature arrives at a time when IPVanish has been making significant strides, including the introduction of Threat Protection Pro and its commitment to transitioning to RAM-only servers by 2027.