Everything You Need to Know About Firefox’s Free VPN with Server Choice

Mozilla’s Firefox browser now includes a free, built-in VPN that automatically obscures your IP address. With a generous 50 GB monthly data cap, it’s a powerful privacy tool. The latest update finally allows you to choose your server location—a feature that users have been eagerly awaiting. Below, we answer the most common questions about this privacy upgrade.

What Is Firefox’s Free VPN and How Does It Work?

Firefox’s free VPN is a built-in privacy feature that routes your web traffic through a secure proxy server. This hides your real IP address from websites, making your browsing activity much harder to track. The VPN is powered by partnerships with Fastly, a leading content delivery network, ensuring fast and reliable connections. When enabled, all requests from Firefox are funneled through this proxy, so even your ISP cannot see which sites you visit. The service is completely free—no subscription, no credit card required—and is available directly from the browser’s settings menu.

What Is the Data Limit for Firefox’s Free VPN?

Mozilla has set a very generous 50 GB monthly data cap for the free VPN. This is far more than most free VPNs offer, which often restrict users to just a few gigabytes. With 50 GB, you can comfortably stream videos, browse the web heavily, and even download files without hitting the limit. If you exceed the cap, Firefox will simply disable the VPN for the remainder of the month, reverting to a normal connection. There are no overage charges or throttling.

Why Is Server Location Choice a Big Deal?

Until recently, Firefox’s free VPN automatically routed all traffic through a single server location, determined by Mozilla. Users had no control over which country or region their traffic appeared to come from. With the latest update, you can now choose from multiple server locations across different countries. This is important for accessing geo-restricted content (like region-locked streaming libraries), for better connection speeds (by picking a closer server), and for additional privacy (by masking your real location more convincingly). Now, Firefox users can manually select their preferred exit point.

Which Countries Are Supported for the VPN Service?

The VPN service initially launched in Firefox 149 for users in the United Kingdom, United States, France, and Germany. Shortly after, with the release of Firefox 150, Canada was added to the list. Mozilla has not yet announced plans for additional countries, but the current selection covers major English‑speaking and European markets. Users located outside these regions cannot currently use the free VPN—they will not see the option in their browser settings. Mozilla may expand coverage over time based on demand and infrastructure.

What Are the Requirements to Use Firefox’s Free VPN?

To activate the free VPN, you need to be running Firefox 149 or newer on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Additionally, you must be physically located in one of the five supported countries (UK, US, France, Germany, or Canada). A Firefox account is not strictly required—anyone with a matching browser version and location can enable the VPN directly from the Privacy & Security settings. However, users must have a Firefox account signed in for the VPN to function, as it ties the session to your identity for data‑cap tracking. There’s no need to install any extra extensions or pay any fees.

What Are the Key Benefits of This Free VPN?

The main advantages include complete privacy for your browsing—your real IP is hidden, and websites see only the VPN server’s address. This prevents advertisers and trackers from building a profile based on your location. The 50 GB monthly allowance is very generous, and the ability to choose a server location makes the service more versatile. Since it’s natively built into Firefox, there’s no separate app to manage, and it runs automatically without slowing down your browser. Plus, it’s completely free, making it an ideal addition for anyone who values online privacy without wanting to commit to a paid subscription.