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Firefox 149 introduces an integrated VPN and IP protection suite designed to enhance privacy at the browser level. While the official rollout is initially limited to certain regions, this feature can be enabled globally by modifying the browser.ipProtection.enabled setting in the about:config editor. This service masks users' IP addresses by routing traffic through Mozilla's infrastructure, providing a layer of protection against tracking and WebRTC leaks. Follow the instructions here for more details. https://winaero.com/enable-firefox-vpn/ The TL;DR version: Open Firefox and type about:config in the address bar. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue." Search for browser.ipProtection.enabled. Toggle the value to true. Restart Firefox to ensure the new toolbar icon appears. The VPN requires a Mozilla account and has a 50GB monthly data limit. Users can manage settings through a dedicated interface in the toolbar or privacy settings menu, allowing them to bypass restrictions for individual sites. However, this feature is strictly limited to Firefox traffic; it does not encrypt data system-wide and does not replace the robust security of a standalone VPN client.

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