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Manage your own VPN

Outline is a free, easy-to-use security software. It helps you create and manage your own VPN. Developed by Google's Jigsaw LLC, it offers open-source, transparent technology, audited for security. This provides you with a self-reliant alternative to traditional VPNs, granting control over your internet traffic for enhanced security and privacy.

Prevent the spread of your data

Outline helps you encrypt internet traffic and avoid data sharing with VPN providers. As open-source software, it offers transparency and is resistant to blocking methods, working where standard VPNs fail. You, as administrator, maintain complete control over your VPN server, its location, user access, and data limits for multiple users.

Despite these strengths, be aware of the cons: it's still in beta, so glitches may occur. It doesn't reliably support streaming or torrenting, and won't grant full anonymity from websites. While the software is free, a monthly server hosting fee applies. Nonetheless, it’s a powerful program if you care about security.

A great tool that’s still in beta

Outline’s open-source control to create your own VPN is an essential factor, encrypting traffic and resisting blocking while avoiding data sharing. However, as it's in beta, you may find it doesn't reliably support streaming or torrenting and won't grant you full anonymity from all websites, but it’s still a great program.

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Kyle Juffs

    Kyle Juffs combines more than 15 years of gaming experience with a background in digital marketing. He specializes in writing about games, technology, and online marketing, producing long-form content that is both authoritative and approachable, with a focus on clarity and reader engagement.

    • Pros

      • Open-source software
      • Create and control your own VPN server
      • Encrypts your internet traffic
      • Resistant to various blocking methods
      • Avoids sharing personal data
      • Offers full server location and user access controls
      • Enables sharing access keys
      • Data limits for multiple users
    • Cons

      • Still in beta stage
      • Does not reliably work with streaming services
      • Not suitable for torrenting
      • Does not provide full anonymity from websites
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    Outline for PC

    • Free
    • 4.5
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    • V1.17.0

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    Laws concerning the use of this software vary from country to country. We do not encourage or condone the use of this program if it is in violation of these laws. The regulation about the use of VPN services varies per country; If the Law of your country forbids or limits its usage, don’t download. Any unlawful behaviour of this software is not permitted. You are solely responsible for any use of the service.
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    Is Outline safe?

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    Score result: Clean

    This file passed a comprehensive security scan using VirusTotal technology. It is safe to download.

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    Tuesday, March 4, 2025
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    File Integrity

    File
    Outline-Manager.exe
    SHA256
    9a12478207eb82285e7cf4c5bc2c58b94f79664fd636737d9f7c27b1c380a6b6
    SHA1
    5886a6fe5698e9582a67669a21cefcbc68d40a5a

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    Outline has been thoroughly scanned by our advanced security systems and verified by industry-leading partners. This file comes from the official developer and has passed all our security checks, showing no signs of viruses, malware, or spyware. For more information, visit our Security and Trust Center