When you connect to the internet with a VPN, the VPN app on your device A VPN client (also known as a VPN client) creates a secure connection through a VPN server. Your internet traffic still travels through your ISP, but your ISP can no longer read or see its endpoint. next Meanwhile, websites you visit will no longer be able to see your real IP address. Except the VPN server's IP address is shared with many other users and is constantly changing.