HMA (HideMyAss!)

Absolutely, it’s possible. Here’s how it works: when you use a VPN, your connection first routes through one of HMA’s remote servers before reaching the website or service you’re accessing. This extra step isn’t instantaneous. For example, if someone in the US connects to a server in India to visit a local mayor’s website, their data effectively travels around the globe twice—going from their router to the HMA server in India, then to the mayor’s website (likely hosted on a US server), and back through the same path.

If you’ve got a fast internet connection and you’re using one of HMA’s high-speed servers, the delay is so minor you probably won’t notice. But if your connection is slower, and you’re connecting to a far-off server, you may experience a noticeable lag.

The good news? HMA’s tools, like Lightning Connect, take the guesswork out of the equation. It automatically finds the fastest available server for you, so you can stay private online without worrying about slowdowns. With this feature, maintaining your privacy doesn’t have to mean compromising on speed.

Just one request: please don’t return it with water damage. Drying out a VPN? Sounds tricky. Luckily, it’s never been an issue, and we’d like to keep it that way.

All jokes aside, if you use our 30-day money-back guarantee, you’ll get a full refund—no questions asked. If you go beyond those 30 days or decide to purchase HMA again after canceling, you can still request a refund. Just keep in mind it’s not a sure thing the second time around.

You can install HMA VPN on as many devices as you like—iOS, Android, PCs, Macs, Android TVs—basically, if it’s compatible, it’s fair game. Whether it’s your own device or one you borrowed (hopefully not stolen or mysteriously found in a Best Buy parking lot), you’re good to go.

That said, installing HMA VPN isn’t quite the same as using it. While you can install it on unlimited devices, you’re limited to having it active on up to 5 devices simultaneously—or 10 if you’re on our friends and family plan. Just make sure all those installations are tied to the same account.

For some people, logging policies might not seem like a big deal. For others, they’re absolutely essential.

Think of it as a symbol: a VPN’s effort to minimize logging reflects how seriously it takes your privacy. For instance, many wouldn’t worry if a VPN logged the exact times they connected or disconnected. But the fact that we don’t even do that speaks volumes about our dedication to safeguarding more sensitive data. Reducing logging takes effort—and yes, costs us money—but it’s a way to prove that our commitment to your privacy isn’t just marketing fluff. It’s a principle we stand by.

Beyond principles, there’s a practical side to this, too. With minimal logging, even in the rare case of a database compromise—whether by hackers or a lawful subpoena—the information exposed would be so sparse and useless that it’s effectively harmless. This ensures we stay true to our promise of protecting your privacy, no matter what, while still meeting legal obligations when required.

It’s about more than avoiding logs—it’s about demonstrating trust. Every step we take to limit what we collect is another way we say, “Your privacy matters, and we’ll go to great lengths to uphold it.”