Firefox's free VPN now lets you pick your favorite server location
Firefox's latest update introduces a feature allowing users to select their preferred VPN server location. This update enhances the functionality of the built-in VPN, which was launched just two months prior and has already attracted over one million users. Additional improvements in Firefox 151 include a new private session reset feature and enhanced tracking protection.
- ▪The new server location feature is available in the US, UK, France, Germany, and Canada.
- ▪Users can now choose a specific country for their VPN connection or stick with the recommended option.
- ▪Firefox 151 also includes a Clear Private Session button for easy data management.
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| Publication time | Wed, 20 May 2026 16:06:35 +0000 |
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VPN VPN Services Firefox's free VPN now lets you pick your favorite server location News By Monica J. White published 20 May 2026 Firefox 151 brings server switching to its built-in VPN, letting you decide where your traffic appears to come from When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Firefox's built-in VPN now lets users choose their favorite server location The feature is rolling out to users in the US, UK, France, Germany, CanadaFirefox 151 also adds private session reset, stronger protection, and…
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