Security & ComplianceExpressVPN
Enterprise-grade VPN that keeps your team's traffic private, everywhere.
ExpressVPN is a consumer and business VPN service in the security and privacy category, trusted by individuals and distributed teams who need encrypted, reliable internet access across any network. It is particularly useful for software teams with remote or international members who regularly work from coffee shops, hotels, or co-working spaces where network security cannot be guaranteed. The core problem it solves is protecting sensitive company data, internal tooling credentials, and client communications from interception on untrusted networks. ExpressVPN runs on virtually every device and operating system, supports split tunneling so only specific traffic goes through the VPN, and maintains a strict no-logs policy audited by independent security firms. Its TrustedServer technology runs entirely on RAM, meaning no data is ever written to disk on its servers.
Security-conscious software teams, distributed agencies, and individual engineers who regularly work outside a controlled office network. The signal to adopt it is when the team starts onboarding remote contractors, travels frequently to conferences, or handles client data under an NDA that includes network security obligations.
Additional 25% off across all plans
Subject to partner eligibility criteria. Savings estimates reflect maximum potential value.
ExpressVPNin depth.
TrustedServer RAM-Only Architecture
Every ExpressVPN server runs exclusively on volatile memory with no hard disk writes, so no session data, browsing history, or connection logs can persist after a server restarts. This architecture has been independently audited, making it meaningful for teams with compliance or data residency concerns.
Split Tunneling Control
Teams can configure specific apps or domains to route through the VPN while the rest of the traffic goes direct, which prevents the performance overhead of tunneling low-sensitivity traffic like video calls or large file downloads. This is especially useful when developers need VPN for internal tools but direct access for cloud provider dashboards.
Lightway Protocol
ExpressVPN's proprietary Lightway protocol is built on wolfSSL for faster handshakes and lower battery drain compared to OpenVPN or IKEv2, which matters for mobile developers and remote employees on cellular connections. The protocol reconnects in milliseconds after a network drop, reducing friction during travel.
Global Server Network
With servers in 105 countries, ExpressVPN lets engineers and contractors route through specific regions to test geo-restricted APIs, verify localization behavior, or access services that block certain geographic IPs. This removes the need for maintaining your own exit-node infrastructure for basic geo-testing.
Network Lock Kill Switch
If the VPN connection drops unexpectedly, Network Lock blocks all internet traffic until the tunnel is restored, preventing accidental data leakage on reconnection. This is a basic safety net for anyone accessing internal systems or databases over public Wi-Fi.
ExpressVPN operates at the network layer and works alongside any software stack, including cloud IDEs like GitHub Codespaces, remote desktop tools like Tailscale, and browser-based admin panels. It is typically deployed alongside a password manager and endpoint security tool as part of a basic remote-work security kit.
Commonuse cases.
Securing remote employee access to internal tools on public networks
Remote developers connecting to internal staging environments, admin dashboards, or private APIs from a hotel or airport can route all traffic through ExpressVPN, keeping credentials and session tokens off untrusted networks. The team gets a simple, consistent security baseline that does not require setting up a corporate VPN server.
Geo-testing API responses and content delivery for international users
Engineers building location-aware features or verifying CDN behavior can exit through ExpressVPN servers in specific countries to see exactly what a user in that region experiences. This avoids standing up VMs or proxy setups just to check regional API behavior during development.
Protecting contractors and freelancers who handle sensitive client data
When a software agency brings on contractors who need access to client repositories, staging databases, or internal Slack workspaces, requiring ExpressVPN use on those sessions adds a layer of network security without requiring IT-managed device enrollment. The contractor simply runs the app and connects before starting work.
Three stepsto activate.
Check eligibility
Each partner maintains independent qualification criteria. We assess your profile and determine which offers you qualify for.
Schedule a briefing
Book a call with our partnerships team to discuss your stack requirements and walk through the activation process.
Activate credits
Once approved by the partner, credits are deployed to your account. Timelines vary by partner.
BearPlex maintains partnerships with leading technology providers to facilitate access to exclusive programs for our clients. All offers are subject to each partner's independent eligibility requirements, approval processes, and terms of service. Savings figures represent maximum potential value and may vary based on qualification, usage, and partner-specific criteria. BearPlex acts as a facilitation partner and does not guarantee approval or specific credit amounts. Offer availability and terms may change at the partner's discretion.
