# Own VPN server setup

Using pre-configured VPN servers can drastically improve your online security. However, in various cases, having access to your personal home IP address is beneficial. Alternatively, you may use a virtual private server (VPS) located in a different country with a specific IP address, which is required to access certain services.

[Meshnet’s traffic routing](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/features/routing-traffic-in-meshnet) feature allows you to swiftly and securely change your [public IP address](https://nordvpn.com/what-is-my-ip/). You can turn your desktop devices into pseudo-VPN servers without any technical expertise. 

Learn how by watching this video:

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Choose your preferred cloud service and proceed with the matching guide:

* [Set up a VPN server through self-hosting or with DigitalOcean](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/set-up-your-own-vpn-server)
* [Create a VPN server with Microsoft Azure](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-azure)
* [Create a VPN server with AWS](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-aws)
* [Create a VPN server with Google Cloud](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-google-cloud)
* [Create a VPN server with Linode](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-linode)
* [Create a VPN server with Hetzner](https://meshnet.nordvpn.com/how-to/traffic-routing/vpn-server-with-hetzner)