- New in app filter shows RAM-only servers across all supported devices
- RAM-only servers wipe data on reboot, reducing risk of data recovery
- Performance improvements include faster and more stable connections
- IPVanish plans a fully RAM-only global network by 2027
IPVanish has rolled out a new in app feature designed to give users more control over their privacy, introducing a dedicated filter that highlights RAM-only servers across its entire platform. After a quiet rollout over recent months, the feature is now fully live on iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and streaming devices including Fire TV and Apple TV.
The update focuses on transparency. Users can now quickly identify which servers operate on RAM-only infrastructure and choose connections based on location, whether by country, region, or city. Instead of guessing which endpoints offer enhanced privacy protections, the information is surfaced directly inside the app interface.
This move reflects a broader shift in the VPN industry, where providers are increasingly competing not just on speed or pricing, but on verifiable privacy architecture.
Why RAM-only servers matter for privacy
Traditional VPN servers typically rely on physical storage such as hard drives. Even with encryption and strict no logs policies in place, the presence of storage introduces a theoretical risk. Data could, under extreme circumstances, persist or be recovered.
RAM-only servers take a different approach. They run entirely on volatile memory, meaning all data is wiped automatically every time the server restarts. There is no permanent storage layer involved.
This creates a built in safeguard. Even in a worst case scenario such as server seizure or unauthorized access, there is nothing stored long term that can be extracted. The system essentially resets itself by design.
For users, the benefit is straightforward. It reduces reliance on trust alone and adds a technical layer that limits what can exist in the first place.
Performance gains beyond security
While privacy is the headline advantage, IPVanish is also positioning RAM-only infrastructure as a performance upgrade. Removing traditional storage components can streamline operations, leading to faster processing and fewer bottlenecks.
According to the company, users may notice smoother connections across streaming, gaming, and general browsing. Reduced hardware complexity can also improve reliability, lowering the chances of server level failures.
In practical terms, this means the upgrade is not just about protecting data, but also about enhancing everyday usability. It aligns with the growing expectation that security tools should not compromise speed or convenience.
A step toward a fully diskless network
The new filter is only one part of a much larger transition. IPVanish has confirmed that it is working toward converting its entire global network to RAM-only servers by 2027.
The shift is already underway, with upgrades rolling out across regions including North America, Europe, South America, and parts of Asia Pacific throughout 2026. As more servers transition, they will automatically appear within the app filter, giving users real time visibility into available options.
This gradual approach allows the provider to scale its infrastructure without disrupting service, while also signaling long term commitment to privacy focused design.
The introduction of the filter ensures that users are not left in the dark during this transition. Instead, they can actively choose the level of privacy they want based on the current state of the network.
