Microsoft Edge Built-In VPN To Arrive! How Secure is This New Browser Feature?

Microsoft Edge's built-in VPN may soon arrive. This new cybersecurity feature of the popular browser is expected to offer the protection layers that other VPN (Virtual Private Network) services have.

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Based on the leaked information, the new built-in VPN will rely on the technology used by Cloudflare, an American DDoS mitigation company.

The new Microsoft Edge Secure Network feature was spotted on a newly-discovered support page of the software developer. Now, here's how the new built-in VPN works.

Microsoft Edge Built-In VPN: How Does It Work?

According to XDA Developer's latest report, the new Edge built-in VPN works just like other virtual private networks. This means that it can also provide data encryption.

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The new Edge Secure Network can also prevent online tracking, allowing you to have more anonymity as you surf the internet. Based on the details spotted on Microsoft's support website, the new VPN feature is similar to the advanced Cloudlflre 1.1.1.1 service.

If this is true, then your ISP (internet service provider) will also be blocked from tracking your online activities. When it comes to requirements, users need to have a Microsoft account before accessing the upcoming built-in VPN.

As of writing, the software giant hasn't confirmed the official release date of the new Edge Secure Network feature. Microsoft's browser is not the first to have an in-house VPN service.

Mozilla also launched its own back in 2020. However, this VPN feature is a paid service. Meanwhile, Opera allows its users to have a VPN feature for free.

Benefits of VPN

VPN is one of the technologies that people rely on to protect their user details or keep their online activities private. Aside from anonymity, AVG reported that VPNs also offer other benefits that users can take advantage of, such as the following: