# @nordvpn on YouTube - **Type:** Video - **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=BcIvQt95U6M - **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64488418-nordvpn-youtube - **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/1c71fdc83a.jpg - **Posted:** 2026-03-23T17:00:16.000+00:00 - **Account Owner:** NordVPN (@nordvpn) — https://gondola.cc/nordvpn ## Caption 🚀👇 Grab a discount for NordVPN – it’s an amazing deal!👇🚀 🔥 Get NordVPN with a special YouTube offer: https://content.nordvpn.com/4swtFlA 🔥 What is the best gaming VPN? What actions can you take to make your gaming more secure? This video dives into network security and provides simple tips and tricks. Read more about safe gaming in the NordVPN blog: Is cloud gaming safe? Tips to protect yourself The best DNS servers for gaming in 2025 Online gaming: how to stay safe from hackers and vicious opponents 🔔 Subscribe to get the latest content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSZhRxyloC-qzURiOa3vbFQ?sub_confirmation=1 ► RECOMMENDED VIDEOS ► What is artificial intelligence? A guide for beginners ►https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkE44ju2-WA Proxies, DNS, domains | Guide to remote access to self-hosted services ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9GhSArG3rI Build a home server with Docker and Windows 11 – easy self-hosting guide! ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9GhSArG3rI Contents: 00:00 Intro 00:19 Common threats while gaming 01:10 Network performance 01:57 DNS myths 03:00 Network security checklist *** How do you stop random lag spikes, weird disconnects, or DDoS attacks while playing? The fix often starts with your home internet setup. I will explain how you can improve its security, and what the benefits of using a gaming VPN are. Before diving into the solutions, the video discusses the threats gamers face. First, distributed denial-of-service or DDoS attacks. Attackers disrupt the normal functioning of the target server or website by flooding it with traffic. It can sometimes knock you or the game server offline. Next, doxxing and swatting. Doxxing is the exposure of a person’s home address, phone number, or workplace details. It usually happens during social media conflicts, gaming disputes, or interpersonal disagreements. Obtaining sensitive data may trigger a swatting attack. It’s a false reporting of a serious emergency to trigger an armed law enforcement response at a targeted location. Account takeover is another common threat. Attackers might gain access to your gaming account and take it over. But external threats are not the only factors that affect your gaming. Your network performance is essential as well. First, distance and peering. Peering is a voluntary agreement between networks to exchange data. Distance in this case is the path data travels. Long or congested roads add jitter and can ruin the flow necessary for gaming. Second, Wi-Fi vs. cable. This one’s a no-brainer – if you can, use a cable connection, because Wi-FI interferences can increase latency. Third, router hygiene. Using old firmware and default credentials? It’s an easy win for attackers. You should enable auto-updates or manually update your router’s firmware. What about the domain naming system, or DNS? Can changing it improve your gaming performance? Let’s debunk common myths. Configuring the DNS can help web pages, game stores, and updates load faster. But for most games, it doesn’t reduce in‑game ping. It’s not a magic fix for lag. You should use trusted DNS services because they can block harmful sites and keep things running smoothly. Another option is using a VPN for gaming. It changes your IP address and can reduce targeted DDoS attacks. A gaming VPN might help you avoid certain types of ISP throttling, such as bandwidth throttling for specific activities. A VPN like NordVPN also blocks online threats. Its Threat Protection ProTM feature helps you identify malware-ridden files, stops you from landing on malicious websites, and blocks intrusive ads and trackers. A VPN can also make games run smoother or slower. It depends. You should pick a VPN server that is close to a game server. Use a modern, up‑to‑date VPN app and let it try a few servers to see which has the least lag. Let’s run through a checklist of what you should do to improve your gaming performance. Go wired – whenever you can, prefer a cable to a wireless internet connection. It’s usually more stable. Also, update router firmware and change the default admin password. You should use unique and complex passwords for your gaming accounts. Two-factor authentication is a must as well. Depending on the game, you might also face phishing attempts, such as other players offering you free skins. Be cautious – instead of an upgrade, you might get malware. Enabling a VPN can help make your gaming safer and improve your protection against some kinds of DDoS attacks. Especially ones that target your IP address. If you want to find out more about network protection, read NordVPN’s blog articles about it. You will find the links in the video description. Take care. *** 📌OUR SOCIAL MEDIA 📱 🔵FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/NordVPN/ 🔵INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/nordvpn/ 🔵TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nordvpn 🔵X: https://x.com/NordVPN #NordVPN #Network #GamingVPN #Tips #Protection ## Stats - **Views:** 717 - **Likes:** 25 - **Shares:** 0 - **Comments:** 6 ## Tags tips, protection, gamingvpn, nordvpn, network --- Copyright (c) Gondola