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title: "Can I use a VPN? - Get Funded Now"
description: "VPN use makes it harder to verify an account's genuine location and ownership. Avoid unnecessary VPN use, particularly during identity verification."
url: "https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-i-use-a-vpn"
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last_modified: "2026-09-22"
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Account & verification

# Can I use a VPN?

VPN use makes it harder to verify an account's genuine location and ownership. Avoid unnecessary VPN use, particularly during identity verification.

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## The full answer

VPN usage can make it harder to verify the genuine location and ownership of an account.

Traders should avoid unnecessary VPN usage where possible, particularly during identity verification.

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## Explained in full

- [KYC and Verification](https://getfundednow.com/rules/kyc-and-verification) - The rule, explained - Identity verification may be required before a funded account is issued and before a payout. Account, ID and payout details must match one person.

## Terms used in this answer

[KYC](https://getfundednow.com/glossary/kyc)

## Related questions

- [Can I use different internet connections?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-i-use-different-internet-connections) - Account & verification - Normal use of home broadband, mobile data, office connections and travel networks is understandable.
- [Can I use a VPS?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/can-i-use-a-vps) - Account & verification - A VPS may be used for legitimate trading technology where permitted, but it must not be used to hide account sharing, circumvent location restrictions or disguise prohibited trading activity.
- [Why does GFN monitor IP information?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/why-does-gfn-monitor-ip-information) - Account & verification - To identify account sharing, multiple people trading one account, identity fraud, coordinated trading and unauthorised account-management services.
- [What is KYC?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-is-kyc) - Account & verification - KYC stands for Know Your Customer.

## More answers on kyc and verification

- [Does the name on my payout account need to match my GFN account?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/does-the-payout-name-need-to-match) - Yes. Your GFN account, identity verification and payout details should belong to the same individual.
- [When will I need to complete KYC?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/when-will-i-need-to-complete-kyc) - GFN may require verification before issuing a Funded Account, before processing a payout or at another point where additional account verification is necessary.
- [What documents might I need?](https://getfundednow.com/faq/what-documents-do-i-need-for-kyc) - Depending on the verification process, you may be asked to provide valid identification and other information needed to confirm your identity.

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