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CenturyLink is a telecommunications company based in Monroe, Louisiana. It provides internet, voice, and video services to residential, business, and governmental customers. The company operates in more than 60 countries and has over 20 million customers globally. CenturyLink was formed in 2011 through the merger of CenturyTel and Qwest Communications. It is one of the largest telecommunications providers in the United States, with a network that covers most of the country.
CenturyLink allows the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections. Customers can connect to a VPN network to securely access their work or personal network remotely. However, it is important to note that a free VPN connections may affect internet speed and usage, and some free and premium VPNs services may not be compatible with CenturyLink’s network.
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Connect to any server location and encrypt your internet traffic on multiple routers, be it Starlink, Xfinity, or Aussie.
You can access region-locked sites and platforms (BBC iPlayer, Hulu, Peacock) from anywhere in the world.
Open your desired ports with enhanced protection and privacy settings without manually port forwarding routers.
Safe online payments. Host gaming servers. Send emails faster. Use a dedicated IP for your unique internet needs.
Follow the instructions mentioned below to configure the VPN app on CenturyLink easily:
Note: Make sure the router you are using at home is not a working modem, and have a PPTP and OpenVPN client.
You might get caught if you are using a free VPN because they are not reliable and have fewer servers available. But, you can always use a premium and high-speed VPN to encrypt internet traffic from ISPs, prying eyes, and surveillance agencies.
All you have to do is download and install PureVPN on your computer and connect to a server location of your choice. But if you wish to configure a VPN on your router, check our step-by-step guides here.