Does Nexo still strongly discourage the use of VPN? Particularly interested if anyone is using VPN to access their Nexo account in Europe. Anyone recently got an email threatening to have their account closed if they continue using VPN? The last mention of such emails I could find via Google was about 2 years ago. Hoping Nexo has since changed their stand in VPN use.
I use VPN all the time for security reasons. I asked them specifically about the use of VPN when accessing their app and was told they don’t have an issue with VPN after your account has been verified. VPN should always be used when accessing sensitive material like crypto apps and websites so I’m very glad they had a change of heart on this.
Sometimes I use VPN and I have informed Nexo’s customer support in advance about that so I never had any problems. Try consulting with them.
I am on VPN basically all the time…and never had a problem.
I’m always connected to a VPN and never had an issue with nexo.
What good is VPN if everyone knows you’re using it?
I’ve always used a VPN. I just get emailed when a new IP logs in. They haven’t ever restricted my logins. I used a paid VPN so that might be why. Free VPN might have issues.
Never had issues when using VPN
The only mention of VPNs on the NEXO website is them recommending that you consider using one at least on public WiFi. I use one, although usually not turned on at home where I mostly access NEXO, but never had an issue.
recommend a good vpn for iphone?
I have my NEXO based out of Mexico now but I have to go back to Canada for a couple of months. I confirmed with NEXO that I will not be able to access any services while in Canada. I assume that getting a VPN will solve that problem but I’m not 100% sure. If I’m wrong my Crypto will be locked up while I’m in Canada and I can’t have that
VPN should always be used when accessing sensitive material like crypto apps and websites
Why? What is it you think a VPN is protecting you from?
There’s a large industry of companies that actively track vpn ips to sell to people like Netflix so they can flag them. A cat and mouse game between the companies and governments that don’t want you using vpns, and the providers.
I’d really advice against using a free VPN for anything sensitive like crypto. The exception would be using a paid VPN on a free trial basis.
It’s probably best to avoid relying on VPNs headquartered in 'Five Eyes" countries, especially the UK and Canada.
Does anyone know of anyone successfully accessing NEXO using a VPN in Canada or U.S. now?
Snoopers, e.g. if he is on a public open network it’s very easy to intercept the traffic and extract information
It’s encrypted by SSL, all modern websites are. The most a snooper would know is which IPs you are connecting to and roughly how much data you sent and received. It doesn’t seem that big a deal to me.
No, it isn’t, online security has improved massively over the last few years. Most of the security features VPNs boast about are now built-in to any website that has “HTTPS” in its name. You may have even noticed that some apps warn against you accessing websites that don’t have them.
The “S” stands for secure for a reason.
Just curious…are you saying HTTPS and SSL certificates have never been compromised in any way before? You might want to do some reading on that subject and you’ll quickly find out why VPN as an added layer of security is always a good idea.
“Most” of the security features VPNs boast about…
You may have noticed that “some” apps warn you against accessing…
You’ve answered your own question as to why people use VPN. It’s an extra layer of security against many kinds of attacks. Not only is your IP hidden, but all traffic is encrypted. ALL traffic. Not just some websites and some apps. Your argument here is like asking why we need airbags in a car when seatbelts have already been proven to save lives. At the end of the day though, you’re free to use or not use what you want. If you feel like the internet is safe enough as is then don’t use VPN. I definitely won’t be going that route, especially not on public networks where the risk of compromise is a lot higher. The internet is not just about visiting websites and hoping their encryption is bulletproof. If you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole, the website you think is safe can be the one trying to compromise you. I’ll stick with VPN.