Glossary · Tracking and tech
VPN— what it means in affiliate marketing
An encrypted tunnel through a remote server, which also replaces the user's visible IP address.
On the buying side it is one way to appear in the geo a campaign is set up for; on the detection side it is a flag, because consumer VPN ranges are catalogued. Proxies are preferred for volume work for that reason.
Related terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Proxy | An intermediate server that passes traffic on and replaces the visible IP address. |
| Anonymiser | A web service or program that fetches pages on your behalf to hide who asked. |
Entry updated 29 July 2026. All 276 terms in one page.
