When to use a VPN July 31, 2023 01:21 Updated When you want to: Mask the public IP address that your internet service provider gives to your device. Use public Wi-Fi. Connect remotely to a private network over the internet. Connect remotely to a cloud service over a private connection. Related articles Does a VPN make my internet use private? What is a VPN? Types of VPN On-net/Off-net Tool