League of Legends VPN — climb the ELO ladder with enhanced security

Riot may take action if it detects unusual account activity, such as frequent region changes or multiple users accessing the same account. While using a VPN isn’t directly against their Terms of Service, certain patterns associated with VPN use could trigger automated reviews or restrictions. Always use VPNs responsibly and connect to servers in your account’s region.

Riot can detect when players use VPNs, using methods like IP reputation analysis, DNS leak detection, and monitoring for unusual login patterns. Riot may then further investigate accounts that show suspicious behavior, such as region-hopping or automation. Using a VPN for legitimate reasons — like securing your connection while playing in your own region — is typically not an issue.

Yes, using a VPN is legal in most countries. However, you must still comply with League of Legends’ Terms of Service and use the VPN responsibly. VPNs are commonly used for privacy protection and security while gaming.

Without a VPN, you typically need to create a new account to play in a different region, as Riot locks accounts to specific servers.

VPNs typically add latency rather than reduce it, as they route your connection through additional servers. While a VPN might help in specific cases of ISP routing issues or bandwidth throttling, most players will experience slightly higher ping when using a VPN. Test your connection with and without the VPN to determine the impact.

Select a VPN server located in the same region as your Riot account to avoid login issues. Look for servers with good performance metrics and test different options to find the best connection quality for your specific location and internet provider.

Connecting to a VPN server outside your account’s region may prevent you from logging into League of Legends or cause connection issues. If you want to permanently play in a different region, you’ll need to either create a new account or pay Riot Points to transfer your existing account.

No, proxies are generally less secure than VPNs and may be more likely to be flagged by Riot’s systems for suspicious activity. VPNs provide better encryption and security features, making them a safer choice for protecting your gaming connection.

If you experience connection problems, disconnections, or increased latency while using a VPN, try connecting to a different server in your region or temporarily disable the VPN to see if performance improves. Contact Surfshark support if you continue to experience issues.

Yes, VPNs can be used on various platforms like Macs, mobile devices, and even consoles, depending on the VPN service and its compatibility.

Surfshark is designed to enhance your online security and privacy, and we strive for broad compatibility. However, we cannot guarantee that Surfshark will work flawlessly with every game or gaming platform.  Game developers and publishers frequently update their systems, and some actively block VPN connections to enforce regional restrictions or comply with their own Terms of Service.

Here’s what you need to know:

Compatibility varies:  The effectiveness of a VPN with a specific game depends on several factors, including the game’s anti-VPN measures, the server location you choose, and ongoing updates to both Surfshark and the game itself.

Check the game’s terms of service:  Before using Surfshark with any game, please carefully review the game’s or platform’s Terms of Service (ToS). Some explicitly prohibit the use of VPNs, and violating those terms could result in account suspension or termination. Surfshark does not endorse or facilitate the circumvention of any service’s ToS.

Performance considerations: Using a VPN can sometimes introduce latency (ping) and potentially affect gaming performance.  Experiment with different Surfshark server locations to find the optimal connection for your game.

Legal compliance is your responsibility: You are solely responsible for ensuring that your use of Surfshark and any online gaming activity complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including copyright laws, and the terms and conditions of any gaming service you use.

Important Reminder: Using Surfshark for any illegal activities is strictly prohibited and a violation of our Terms of Service. This includes, but is not limited to, cheating, hacking, or unauthorized access to game servers.