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When connected to Hotspot Shield or any VPN service, your data going in and out of your device will pass through VPN servers before reaching their destination. This is why internet speed may decrease by 30% to 50%. However, Hotspot Shield's exclusive VPN protocol significantly improves performance over long-distance connections. It also reduces the time it takes to establish a VPN connection and latency when downloading small files. You can check your internet speed using the feature provided by Hotspot Shield.
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Checking the upload and download speed of Hotspot Shield Internet
How to check Internet speed using Hotspot Shield
Step 1: Click on the Hotspot Shield icon to open the software.
- Reference: How to install Hotspot Shield
Step 2: On the software interface, click on the Internet speed test menu on the left side.
Step 3: The Internet speed test window appears, click on the Start test button.
The software will display accurate information about your download and upload speeds on the Internet.
Additionally, you can also click on the History section to review your previous test records.
With the Internet speed test feature, you can easily check your internet speed. Additionally, the main feature of this software is VPN service connectivity, allowing you to change your IP to any country worldwide. For example, Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan...
- Explore more: How to switch IP to Singapore with Hotspot Shield
