IPVanish is a VPN provider located in the US that is well-known for its strict no-logging policy, shared IPs, a wide network of servers (growing by the day), fast connection speeds, and a friendly attitude toward BitTorrent-based programs.
Today, we want to answer the question whether IPVanish can allow its users from China to connect to its servers and secure their online presence. So, if you want to use a VPN from China, take a look at our final results and find out if IPVanish is a good choice for you.
The Results
IPVanish is not strictly forbidden to do business in China, but that doesn’t mean much. Namely, automated IPVanish applications will not work if you try to connect to the VPN from China. The Great Firewall of China blocks the company’s domain within the region, preventing users from successfully connecting to one of its worldwide servers.
If you want to be really persistent about it, there is actually a way to use IPVanish in China, but you’ll need a bit of extra technological knowledge in order to set it up. Specifically, you’ll need to input the configuration manually and connect to the IP addresses of the servers instead of just clicking on their names. If you’re not quite sure how to do this, the official IPVanish website features comprehensive configuration instructions that will guide you through all the steps necessary for a manual connection. You’ll also be provided with a list of servers you can connect to, alongside their corresponding IP addresses. So, with a bit of tinkering, it is possible to use IPVanish even from China.