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Mullvad VPN

Maximum privacy

with anonymous accounts, no logs, and cash payment options

Privacy score 92 Paid Technical: Intermediate Featured
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Mullvad

is a service to hide your and encrypt your traffic. It helps you keep more control over your data.

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Who is this for?

✓ Good for you if:

  • • You need maximum anonymity (no personal info required)
  • • You want a strict no-logs service
  • • You prefer cash or cryptocurrency payments for privacy
  • • You need WireGuard protocol support
  • • You want regular independent security audits

⚠ Think twice if:

  • • You need streaming service unblocking (Mullvad doesn't focus on this)
  • • You want the cheapest (Mullvad is mid-range pricing)
  • • You need extensive customer support (Mullvad has limited support)
  • • You want many server locations (Mullvad has good coverage but not the most)
  • • You need specialized features like dedicated IPs

Key qualities

✓ No email signup ✓ Anonymous cash payments ✓ Wireguard-first ✓ Open-source clients

Overview

Mullvad VPN

is a privacy-first VPN service that takes anonymity seriously. Unlike most VPNs, you don't need to provide any personal information to use it - just a randomly generated 16-digit account number. The service has a strict no-logs policy, meaning it doesn't track, store, or record any of your online activity, the websites you visit, or when you connect. Your internet traffic is encrypted using the modern WireGuard protocol, which provides fast and secure connections. Mullvad VPN offers multi-hop connections that route your traffic through multiple servers for extra privacy, and includes obfuscation tools to help bypass internet censorship. You can pay anonymously with cash sent by mail, or use cryptocurrency like Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, or Monero. The service is based in Sweden, which has strong privacy laws, and undergoes regular independent security audits to verify its privacy claims. With a simple flat rate of €5 per month, Mullvad VPN is perfect for anyone who prioritizes privacy and anonymity over features like streaming service unblocking.

Privacy highlight

Strict no-logs policy, anonymous account numbers, regular security audits, and support for anonymous cash payments make Mullvad a top choice for privacy-conscious

users.

Quick facts

Country:
Sweden (Mullvad VPN AB)
Pricing:
Paid
Platform:
Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux
Technical:
Intermediate
:
Yes
:
No telemetry
:
No
Open-source status:
Partially open source
:
No
:
No

Key features

  • WireGuard protocol support
  • No personal information required
  • Anonymous account numbers
  • No-logs policy
  • Cash payment option
  • Multi-hop connections
Security & encryption Click to expand
Yes
Encryption protocols
WireGuard
Mullvad uses WireGuard as its primary protocol, with OpenVPN support being phased out. WireGuard uses ChaCha20-Poly1305 for , Curve25519 for key exchange, and BLAKE2s for . WireGuard keys are generated per connection and rotated regularly. The service implements perfect forward secrecy - keys are ephemeral and not stored long-term. Each connection uses unique cryptographic keys that are discarded after the session ends, ensuring that even if keys were compromised, past sessions remain secure. The service does not store long-term keys that could compromise user privacy.
Offline support
No
Telemetry & tracking Click to expand
No telemetry
No
Ip no
Mullvad does not collect any data. The service maintains a strict no-logs policy with no , , or usage . Only the total number of simultaneous connections per account is tracked for service limit enforcement.
Jurisdiction & compliance Click to expand
Global infrastructure with servers in multiple countries. Company based in Sweden.
Mullvad maintains a strict no-logs policy with zero . The service does not log, store, or retain any traffic content, destination IPs, queries, connection timestamps, source IP addresses, or bandwidth usage. Only the account number and simultaneous connection count are retained for service operation.
Legal frameworks
GDPR (Sweden-based company)
Revenue sources
Subscriptions, Cash payments (anonymous)
Editorial signals Click to expand
92
Trust score
90
Trust breakdown (0–10)
Not specified
Editorial notes
Usability: , Performance: , Family friendly:
User experience Click to expand
Signup requirements
No personal information required. Users receive a randomly generated 16-digit account number - no email, username, or personal details needed.
Onboarding difficulty (1-5)
2
Accessibility features
Support for modern accessibility features depends on the platform version.
Backup & portability Click to expand
No
Migration tools
May offer import or export tools; see official docs.
Account recovery options depend on the provider.

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