Play FFXIV with a VPN.

Play FFXIV with a VPN

Whether you’re gaming at school, traveling abroad, or using a public Wi-Fi network, ExpressVPN is the best VPN for FFXIV. Avoid high ping lobbies with the fastest VPN for gaming.

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Here’s why ExpressVPN is the best FFXIV VPN

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Powerful protection

Avoid DDoS attacks by masking your IP. ExpressVPN also features 256-bit AES, leak protection, a kill switch, and split tunneling.

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Boost connectivity

Enjoy unlimited, premium bandwidth. Minimize ping and lag with VPN servers in 105 countries.

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Bypass throttling

Limit your ISP from slowing your connection. With a VPN, data can’t be inspected, so your bandwidth won’t be throttled.

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Access more online

Get the latest DLC and games from early launch date countries. Play games even if they’re censored where you are.*

Access content you want on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and other devices.

Play on all devices

Whether you prefer to play on a PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, PC, tablet, or phone, ExpressVPN has you covered.

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Game without borders

No matter where you are around the world, simply change your region and play together with your friends.*

How to set up a VPN for FFXIV

Setting up a VPN for FFXIV is easy. Here’s how:

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Step 1: Get ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN provides a secure tunnel between your device and the internet that protects your online traffic from prying eyes. Using a VPN when playing FFXIV online also helps you to change your IP address so that your device appears to be in a different country. 

Sign up for ExpressVPN and download the app for Windows. Every subscription is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Step 2: Choose a VPN server location

Open the ExpressVPN app and connect to one of thousands of high-speed, secure VPN servers across 105 countries.

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Step 3: Play FFXIV

Once you’re connected to ExpressVPN, securely play FFXIV with minimal lag.

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How does a VPN change your playing region?

Using a VPN changes your IP address, the unique number that identifies you and your location in the world. With a new IP address, you can game online as if you were in the UK, U.S., Canada, Australia, or virtually any country, if the service has VPN servers there.

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How does a VPN lower ping?

Shorter connection routes between you and gaming servers can lower latency and overall lag. This means packets of data are able to move between your computer and the game server faster, reducing any noticeable delay between your actions and what happens in the game—and giving you an advantage. Usually, connecting to the VPN server closest to the game server will give the best results.

Can I use a free VPN to play FFXIV?

Free proxy services are not recommended for gaming online as they do not offer the same privacy and security benefits of a paid VPN. Many do not work as advertised, some may even sell your data, and most will leave your networks vulnerable to attack.

Read more about free proxy services vs. VPNs.

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Monthly data limit

Unlimited

10GB

Number of countries with servers

105

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Customer support

24/7 live chat

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Compatible devices

All popular devices

Desktop and mobile

Tracks your online activity

Never

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Simultaneous connections

8

1

Custom VPN protocol

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None

Download a VPN for FFXIV on all your devices

A single ExpressVPN subscription lets you download a VPN for every popular platform. Need a VPN for multiple devices? Set up ExpressVPN on everything you own, and use it on eight at the same time.

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What is FFXIV?

What is FFXIV?

FFXIV is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) developed by Square Enix that was first released in 2013. Players traverse across a massive fantasy world and engage in a combination of player-ve-environment (PvE) and player-vs-player (PvP) gameplay.

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