NymVPN is designed to support a wide range of online activities. The right mode depends on what you are doing: Fast mode for network-intensive everyday use, Anonymous (mixnet) mode when privacy matters most.
Everyday use: Fast mode
For network-intensive use cases like streaming, browsing, gaming, and downloads, we recommend Fast mode. It uses WireGuard, one of the fastest VPN protocols available, so it should feel close to your normal connection.
Sensitive use: Anonymous (mixnet) mode
For use cases requiring advanced privacy, such as protecting sources, activism, or any communication where traffic analysis is a real threat, we recommend Anonymous mode. It routes traffic through 5 hops in the Nym mixnet with protections no traditional VPN offers.
To learn more about what to use a VPN for, visit this page. For a full comparison of the two modes, see What's the difference between NymVPN Fast & Anonymous mode?
Related questions
Can I switch modes whenever I want?
Yes. Switch between Fast and Anonymous mode in the app at any time; the change applies on your next connection.
A specific service doesn't work with NymVPN?
See Why are certain online services not working with NymVPN?