# Is it safe to play games on public Wi-Fi?

**Public Wi-Fi is risky for gaming and browsing** because other people on the same network may be able to see unencrypted traffic, and fake hotspots can impersonate real ones. A VPN encrypts your traffic between your device and the VPN server, so others on the network cannot read it.

## Staying safe on public Wi-Fi




- Turn on GamingVPN before you join the network or log in to anything.

- Only connect to networks you recognize, and confirm the name with staff.

- Use strong, unique passwords and two-factor authentication on your game and store accounts.



A VPN protects your connection, but it does not replace strong passwords or protect you from phishing.

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Source: https://www.gamingvpn.tech/gaming-on-public-wifi/