{
  "id": 17830939,
  "title": "PrivadoVPN brings SmartRoute multi-hop to iPhone — and you get to choose what takes the double hop",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/privadovpn-brings-smartroute-multi-hop-to-iphone-and-you-get-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-02T16:54:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/privadovpn-brings-smartroute-multi-hop-to-iphone-and-you-get-to-choose-what-takes-the-double-hop"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PrivadoVPN has introduced a new feature called SmartRoute to its iOS app, allowing users to route their data through two VPN servers rather than one. This multi-hop routing feature, available in version 4.1.0, gives users the choice to double-hop only their web browsing or all of their traffic. Users can also select the exit location for the second server. While this added privacy layer can be beneficial, especially when using untrusted public Wi-Fi or researching sensitive information, it may not always be necessary for everyday use due to potential higher latency. PrivadoVPN's SmartRoute works by first connecting the device to an entry server, then relaying the encrypted traffic to a second server as the exit point. The exit location is chosen by the user, while the entry server is automatically selected based on network performance. This approach differs from traditional double VPN setups, which often rely on fixed server pairs and offer less control over the exit location. SmartRoute provides flexibility with options for all traffic, web traffic only, or just this one session. However, for optimal speed and low latency, PrivadoVPN suggests sticking to a regular single-server connection unless privacy is the primary concern.",
  "summary": "SmartRoute lets iPhone users double-hop just their browser or every app, pick an exit country, and set it as the default",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}