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mr__ed's avatar
mr__ed
Explorer
Jan 19, 2018

A Minor Hassle When Using a VPN

I’m using both Edge Browser and Nord VPN on Windows 10, and so far am happy. However, there is one fairly minor annoyance. When I try to sign in to my email or online banking websites I need to enter a code sent to my phone in order to sign in. I’m pretty sure this extra step is needed because the VPN assigns a different IP address and location than previously recognized. Having to go through that extra step is somewhat annoying, but perhaps a good thing for security. I don’t think there’s a way to circumvent this, and do understand it's probably a good thing, but I’m open to any ideas someone may have. I will certainly not stop using a VPN because I believe the extra security it provides outweighs any minor hassle.
  • drsteve's avatar
    drsteve
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2018
    Fizz wrote:
    The primary need for VPN is hide illegal downloads like streaming from out of country and pirate sites.
    Why would you need this for basic web use.


    Encrypted data is more secure. VPNs have many legitimate uses not connected to illegal file sharing or streaming.
  • Fizz's avatar
    Fizz
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2018
    The primary need for VPN is hide illegal downloads like streaming from out of country and pirate sites.
    Why would you need this for basic web use.
  • GordonThree's avatar
    GordonThree
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2018
    Wait.... what?

    You're using a VPN because you claim to be concerned about security, but then complain about having to use 2-factor to log into your banking sites?

    Post makes no sense.
  • TurnThePage's avatar
    TurnThePage
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2018
    I like that extra step. It's not like I have to log on to my banking site that often. I have encountered other sites that don't seem to work correctly because of VPN...

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