Lets just say, I work in the Dark side of the internet...
VPNs are detectable, yes. If a site requires no hip-hop connections.
DO NOT use a major, publicly advertised VPN. meaning nord/ express vpn. they r chit.
This should be common knowledge. also NEVER EVER USE a free VPN.
Privacy costs $.
Thats the whole point of the VPN. - to be obscure & preferably from another country.
One of the best ones I've had for years, is "Mullvad" costs about 5 euros/ month.
Make sure to enable IPv6 - select, tunnel protocol - wiregaurd, & enable multi-hop in it.
change entry /exit points frequently. DNS blockers are ur preference.
go to speedtest.net with VPN on . and Test ur connection for leaks & packet loss esp.
Most hamburgers, select the most publicized VPN , then hit the ON button.
As soon as u do something illegal enough** for authorities to invest sending a investigative team out/ trace u/ knock on ur VPN's door. They will be totally willing to give up all ur info.
^^^
this is all just regarding VPNs, and JUST having a VPN is not enough if ur a hamburger,
using fkking Microsoft Edge / Chrome / Win 11 for example. They r data collecting machines. Even with add-ons.
Firefox + the right ~10 addons, + VPN is perfect.