One of the most common questions people ask when looking for a VPN is whether or not a VPN will increase their ping.   A VPN won't necessarily increase your ping unless you pick a server on the other side of the world to route to another server on the other side of the world again, but it can help to hide your location and protect your privacy. This can help to reduce the amount of data that is sent from your computer to the server you're connected to.   If you're playing an online game, a VPN can also help to improve your accuracy and performance. By hiding your real IP address, a VPN can make it harder for other players to track your movements and see what you're doing on the game server.