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- IPVanish adds an in-app filter to identify and connect to RAM-only servers
- After an initial soft launch, the tool is now live across all supported apps
- RAM-only servers run on volatile memory, wiping all data on reboot
IPVanish just made it easier to take charge of your online privacy by introducing a dedicated in-app RAM-only filter across all apps.
The tool lets you easily find and connect to its growing network of RAM-only servers. By activating the filter, you can browse available connection points by country, region and city, immediately identifying which clusters have already been upgraded to the diskless infrastructure. This provides an immediate, transparent way to make informed decisions about your digital privacy.
IPVanish has been quietly releasing interface updates to its apps since September. With its latest rollout, however, the new filter tool is now officially available across all supported apps, including Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Android TV.
What are RAM-only servers and why are they important?
If you’re not familiar with what VPN servers are or how they work, switching to RAM-only technology can be a significant privacy upgrade.
Traditional servers rely on hard disk drives (HDs) to operate. While reputable providers secure these drives with full disk encryption and strict no-log policies, the physical storage still exists.
RAM-only serverson the other hand, run completely on volatile memory. This means that every time the server is restarted or shut down, all data is immediately and permanently deleted.
According to the IPVanish blog post, these specialized servers “eliminate even the theoretical risk of data persistence.” It acts as a safety net; Even in a worst-case scenario where a server is physically seized or compromised by authorities, there should be no remaining data left to recover.
Beyond the obvious privacy benefits, the company notes that shrinking hard drives also brings notable performance benefits. IPVanish claims the upgraded servers deliver “faster processing, improved reliability and smoother VPN connections for streaming, gaming and everyday browsing”.
The road to a fully diskless network
This new app filter is part of a much larger infrastructure overhaul. As TechRadar previously reported, IPVanish officially took its first steps towards a diskless network earlier this year, joining heavy hitters like NordVPN and ExpressVPN in the technology.
Although the network is not yet fully diskless, the provider is aggressively upgrading its hardware. IPVanish has confirmed that it will transition to an “entirely RAM-only global network by 2027.”
As the company continues to expand its RAM-only coverage across North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region through 2026, the newly updated cities will automatically appear under the in-app filter.
For now, the new toggle ensures you have real-time transparency into exactly where the ultra-secure connections are available today.