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TunnelBear encrypts your internet connection to keep your online activity private on any network.
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Easy-to-use apps for all your devices
Just open the TunnelBear app, select a country, and flip the switch. Once you’re connected, TunnelBear will work quietly in the background to keep your data secure.
Why millions of people are using TunnelBear
Stop password and data theft
Hackers can steal passwords and data over insecure public WiFi. TunnelBear blocks them to keep you secure.
Access global content
Some content is only available in certain regions. TunnelBear changes your virtual location so you can see it anywhere.
Bypass local censorship
Some governments block popular websites and apps. TunnelBear unblocks them by changing your virtual location.
Protect your online privacy
Network owners and internet providers can see everything you do online. With TunnelBear on, they can’t see a thing.
Prevent IP-based tracking
Ad services use your IP address to track your behaviour across sites. TunnelBear stops them by assigning you a new IP.
And way, way more
Play on new game servers, prevent speed throttling, and unblock apps and websites on school and work networks.
Browse the internet from 47 countries
Discover something new, or tunnel back home to enjoy your favourite websites and apps while travelling or living abroad.
Everything a VPN should have (and more)
Engineered for speed
Our global server network is optimized to let you surf and stream quickly. No throttling, no buffering, no fuss.
Security you can rely on
TunnelBear is the only VPN in the world to publish regular, independent security audits of our apps.
Strong Encryption
TunnelBear uses strong AES 256-bit encryption by default. Weaker encryption isn’t even an option.
Why millions of people trust TunnelBear
TunnelBear respects your privacy. We will never monitor, log, or sell any of your browsing activity. As the only VPN in the industry to perform annual, independent security audits, you can trust us to keep your connection secure.
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TunnelBear VPN: безопасный и бесплатный
25.02.2024 0 Алекс Лефтинин
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TunnelBear — это VPN из Канады, существует с 2011 года и предоставляет удобные приложения для широкого ряда платформ, которыми можно пользоваться как платно, так и бесплатно. Стабильно входит в ТОП-10, хотя и далек от лидеров.
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Главное преимущество TunnelBear VPN
В основном пользователей привлекает возможность работать с VPN бесплатно, и поэтому Туннель Беар вызывает особый интерес таким предложением. И хотя бесплатный TunnelBear очень сильно ограничен по трафику (500 Мб на месяц — это очень мало, у бесплатного Windscribe — 10 Гб), зато доступен большой выбор серверов, и сервис, по крайней мере, безопасный, без вирусов и шпионского ПО. Оптимально иметь его как резервный или для очень редкого использования.
Можно увеличить объем трафика, написав о сервисе в Twitter (если у вас достаточно подписчиков).
Цены, скидки, промокоды
Стоимость пакетов Tunnel Bear VPN ниже, чем у лидеров рынка, таких как ExpressVPN, NordVPN и PureVPN:
У сервиса есть определенные недостатки (расположение в Канаде, запрет торрентов, проблемы с Netflix и др.), так что выгоднее совсем немного переплатить, и на долгий срок купить NordVPN.
Как Tunnel Bear VPN работает в Китае
Технически, сервис способен обходить глубокую проверку пакетов за счет стелс-режима GhostBear, он доступен в приложениях для Windows, macOS и Android, недоступен для iOS. Но подключение из Китая все же остается слишком ненадежным и нестабильным, скорость низкая, и не всегда соединение устанавливается. На своем сайте провайдер умалчивает о работе в Китае вообще.
«Туннельный мишка» может быть бесплатным запасным, но ехать в Китай с ним одним мы точно не советуем, ExpressVPN справляется намного стабильнее, и скорость выше.
Экспертное заключение
Общая производительность TunnelBear стабильно хорошая, а вариант бесплатного использования скромный, но полезный. Есть клиенты для Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, расширения браузера Opera и Chrome. Если вы собираетесь платить за VPN, обратите внимание на скидки ExpressVPN и NordVPN, PureVPN или VyprVPN. Или же вы можете использовать TunnelBear бесплатно (500 Мб или 1,5 Гб в месяц) для доступа к отдельным заблокированным ресурсам, это лучше бесплатных небезопасных прокси, тем более для телефона.
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- Высокая безопасность
How to use TunnelBear VPN (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
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This is an in-depth tutorial on how to use TunnelBear VPN. Learn how to download, set up and use TunnelBear VPN with our guide.
TunnelBear VPN is a user-friendly VPN solution that’s great for beginners who don’t want an overly technical VPN.
In this article, we walk you through how to set up and use TunnelBear VPN. We also answer some frequently asked questions about TunnelBear and its features.
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How to set up and use TunnelBear VPN
1. Choosing a TunnelBear VPN subscription
TunnelBear VPN offers three subscription options: Free, Unlimited and Teams. The main difference between the free version and the two paid plans is data. With the free plan, you only get a maximum of 2GB per month; while the Unlimited and Teams plans offer unlimited data.
In our hands-on review, TunnelBear VPN received a score of 3.1 stars out of 5.
Figure A
If you’re looking for an individual plan for long-term use, TunnelBear VPN Unlimited at $3.33 per month is the best subscription for you.
Businesses, however, should consider TunnelBear Teams for additional functionality like admin and account management tools and centralized team billing — which can be beneficial for teams of three or more.
Those on the fence about TunnelBear should give the Free plan a try. While it’s capped at 2GB per month, it provides the same performance as the Unlimited version — letting you test drive whether the VPN fits your needs or not.
For this demonstration, I downloaded TunnelBear VPN’s Free version.
2. Downloading and setting up TunnelBear VPN
After downloading TunnelBear, I started the setup process by running the installer file. From the setup process, I noticed how TunnelBear leans into their user-friendly approach.
As seen from the installation screen below, TunnelBear VPN implements a bear-themed user interface that you won’t find in other available VPNs in the market.
Figure B
Once everything was installed, I was asked to create a TunnelBear VPN account, where I provided my email and a password.
Figure C
After creating my account and verifying my email address, slides appear to give you a brief tour of how TunnelBeal VPN secures your connection. I recommend going through all provided slides.
Once I got through the tour, I was redirected to the main TunnelBear VPN dashboard, as seen below in Figure D.
Figure D
3. Using TunnelBear VPN
Now that I was at the main desktop dashboard, I finally had the ability to secure my internet connection. From the main screen, the fastest way to do so is by simply clicking on the Off/On button on the top left of the app (Figure E).
Figure E
After switching the Off button to On, the app told me that I was successfully connected to one of their servers in South Korea.
At this point, I was successfully connected to a secure and encrypted network, and my original IP address was changed to a different one.
To switch servers, simply click on the downward-facing arrow next to the Country Name at the top of the app (Figure F).
Figure F
Upon clicking, I could see all the available server locations. TunnelBear also has a handy Fastest server option that automatically connects you to the fastest server available.
Figure G
There we have it, we’ve now connected to a secure TunnelBear VPN server!
4. Using TunnelBear VPN’s SplitBear split tunneling feature
TunnelBear includes their SplitBear split tunneling feature, which lets you route certain apps or websites through your regular connection while others go through a secure VPN connection.
Since VPN protection can bog down internet speed, split tunneling allows users to maximize internet speed for apps that don’t necessarily need high-end protection.
To use SplitBear, simply navigate to the desktop application’s sidebar and select SplitBear.
Figure H
Once there, you can select applications or websites to be excluded from TunnelBear VPN’s secure connection. Take note, the chosen sites or apps here will continue to use your regular internet connection and not one of TunnelBear’s servers.
Here, I chose Add applications. I then selected Microsoft Edge as a test app.
Figure I
After selecting Edge, we can see the applications we have added to the SplitBear menu (Figure I). We have now successfully used TunnelBear’s split tunneling feature!
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TunnelBear VPN FAQs
Is TunnelBear VPN free?
Yes, TunnelBear VPN has a free version. However, it is limited in that it only allows for a maximum of 2GB per month. This means that it isn’t a realistic free VPN solution that you can use long term.
If you’re looking for a fully free VPN solution, I recommend taking a look at our rundown of the best free VPNs in 2024.
For users considering any of TunnelBear VPN’s paid plans, their free version is still a good way to test out their software.
What operating systems does TunnelBear VPN support?
TunnelBear supports Windows and macOS.
It also has equivalent mobile apps for iOS and Android smart devices.
Does TunnelBear VPN have a browser extension?
Yes, TunnelBear has browser extensions for Chrome, Edge and Firefox.
Take note that the browser extension only encrypts your traffic for that particular browser. This is unlike the full desktop or mobile VPN apps that encrypt all traffic from your device.
How do I know if TunnelBear is working?
To check if TunnelBear is working, I recommend looking at two things. First, check the connection status inside the desktop app. If you look above the Country Name, you will see whether your connection is secured or if it’s disconnected (Figure J).
Figure J
The second thing to check is whether your IP address was successfully changed after you selected a TunnelBear server. For this, you can use a public DNS leak test tool. For this demonstration, I used DNSleaktest.com, but there are many similar sites you can try online.
Since we connected to a server located in the Netherlands, your IP address location should reflect the same location.
Figure K
What if I’m having issues with TunnelBear VPN?
If you encounter issues with TunnelBear VPN, you can visit their official Help page, which has support articles and guides for common problems. They also have a virtual chatbot assistant that can help answer basic questions about their service.
For more pressing problems, you can contact TunnelBear’s support team through their online ticketing system. This can also be found on their main Help page.
What we think of TunnelBear VPN
In our full review, TunnelBear VPN garnered a score of 3.1 out of 5 stars. We highlighted its buggy desktop app and slower speeds for the lower score.
Despite this, we liked TunnelBear VPN’s fun and unique bear-themed user interface, which set it apart from other VPNs available today.
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В России перестал работать популярный VPN-сервис Tunnelbear
Решение о блокировке было вынесено Дюртюлинским районным судом Республики Башкортостан ещё в 2017 году, и до недавнего времени пользователям помогала опция GhostBear в настройках клиента, но теперь она не спасает ситуацию.
Российские пользователи жалуются на недоступность популярного VPN Tunnelbear. Как отмечает «Roskomsvoboda. Tech Talk», блокировка на сервис была наложена давно, но до сих пор от неё помогала опция в настройках клиента, которая называется GhostBear (Make my encrypted data look like regular Internet data). Сейчас с её помощью восстановить доступ уже не удаётся .
Руководитель проекта GlobalCheck и Red Shield VPN Владислав Здольников подтвердил «Коду Дурова» блокировку сервиса, отметив, что доступ к TunnelBear начали ограничивать непосредственно по IP-адресам VPN-серверов. Проблемы с функцией GhostBear Здольников связал с расширением пула блокируемых адресов: эта функция подразумевает лишь обращение к другим адресам VPN-нод и в некоторой степени — обфускацию протокола OpenVPN с помощью random padding. Однако последняя в бессмысленна в случае блокировки по IP, так как их можно отследить по обращению приложения, добавил эксперт.
При этом Здольников отметил, что в случае с TunnelBear пока не используются «умные возможности» государственного DPI вроде блокировки по протоколам (анализируя сертификат, который известен для каждого конкретного сервиса). Эксперт отметил, что такие инструменты Роскомнадзор начинает применять, если сервис пытается обойти блокировку.
В реестр заблокированных сайт TunnelBear был внесён ещё в мае 2018 года:
Решение о блокировке почти за год до этого вынес Дюртюлинский районый суд Республики Башкортостан:
Как следует из карточки на сайте суда, дело TunnelBear рассматривалось единолично судьёй Нагаевым И.З в категории дел особого производства. Информация об истце, а также само решение суда скрыты.
В августе прошлого года Центробанк разослал банкам опрос об использовании сторонних VPN-сервисов в качестве рабочих инструментов. В письме говорилось , что Роскомнадзор хочет «осуществить комплекс мероприятий по ограничению использования сервисов». Информация от банков нужна для «исключения из политик ограничения доступа VPN-соединений».
Компания-владелец сервиса пока никак не комментировала блокировку в России, но пользователи уже сами делятся своими советами. Как сообщает исполнительный директор ОЗИ Михаил Климарёв, подписчики рассказали ему следующее: