Use a VPN without an email address
WireDog gives you a choice. Sign up with an email and password for convenience, or go fully anonymous with a single 16-digit account number. Here's how each account works, what you gain and what you give up.
Email and password
The familiar way of signing up for a service. Best if you want convenience.
What we hold for sign-in
- Your email address
- A hashed password (never stored in plain text)
- Your account number
Pros
- Reset your password by email if you forget it
- Eligible for the 14-day free trial
- Works with every payment method
Cons
- WireDog holds an email address for your account
- Less private than an Anonymous account
A 16-digit account number
No email, no name, no password. Your account number is your login. Best if you want the most private setup.
What we hold for sign-in
- A randomly generated 16-digit account number
- Nothing that identifies you
Pros
- No email or personal details to hand over
- Pairs with Monero, cash by mail, and vouchers for fully unlinked payment
- No password to reuse or leak
Cons
- A lost account number cannot be recovered
- Not eligible for 14-day free trial (still eligible for 30-day money back guarantee)
- Paying by card ties your name to the payment
Standard vs. Anonymous at a glance
Both account types get the same VPN. The differences are in how you sign in, what you can recover and how you pay.
| Feature | Standard | Anonymous |
|---|---|---|
| What you sign in with | Email and password | 16-digit account number only |
| Email address stored | Yes | No |
| Password | Yes | None |
| Recover a lost login | Yes, by email reset | No, the number can't be recovered |
| Monero, cash by mail, vouchers | Yes | Yes |
| Card payments | Yes | Yes, but ties a name to the payment |
| 14-day free trial | Yes, with a card | No |
| Servers, apps, and 5 devices | Same | Same |
| Two-factor authentication | Optional | Optional |
How you pay matters as much as how you sign up
An account number means nothing if a card payment puts your name on the account. For the most private setup, pair an Anonymous account with a payment method that isn't linked to you.
Monero (XMR)
Private cryptocurrency. The sender, recipient, and amount are all hidden. No KYC, and no name or billing address attached.
Cash by mail
Mail cash with a slip showing your account number. No payment account involved.
Learn more →Prepaid voucher
Enter a voucher code to add subscription time. Nothing tied to you.
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay
Fast and convenient, especially for automatic renewal. Payment processor (Stripe) stores card and billing details.
WireDog doesn't store card numbers. The payment processor handles card data under its own policies.
Set up an anonymous account in four steps
- 1
Generate your number
Choose Anonymous on the sign-up page and we generate a random 16-digit account number for you.
- 2
Save it somewhere safe
Copy it into a password manager. It's the only way into your account, and we can't recover it.
- 3
Pay privately
Subscribe with Monero, cash by mail, or a voucher so no payment is linked to you.
- 4
Connect
Sign in to any WireDog app with your number and connect on up to 5 devices.
Which account should I choose?
Choose Standard if you…
want an easy way back in if you forget your login, want to try WireDog free for 14 days, or manage several devices and would rather not guard a number.
Choose Anonymous if you…
don't want to share an email, are comfortable storing your account number safely, and plan to pay with Monero, cash by mail, or a voucher.
Whichever you choose, WireDog runs RAM-only servers under a zero-logs policy. Read how we handle legal requests in our transparency report.
Account questions, answered
Can I use a VPN without an email address?
With WireDog VPN, yes. An Anonymous account needs only a randomly generated 16-digit account number: no email, no name and no password. The account number is your login.
What is the difference between a Standard and an Anonymous WireDog account?
A Standard account uses an email address and password, so you can recover it if you forget your login. An Anonymous account uses only a 16-digit account number, so WireDog holds no email for you, but a lost number cannot be recovered. Both give you the same VPN service, the same servers and up to 5 devices at once.
What happens if I lose my anonymous account number?
It cannot be recovered. Because an Anonymous account has no email or password attached, there is nothing we can use to verify that you are the owner. Save the number in a password manager or another secure place when you create it.
How can I pay for a VPN anonymously?
Pair an Anonymous account with Monero (XMR), cash by mail or a prepaid voucher. None of these attach your name or billing address to the account. Paying by card also works on an Anonymous account, but the card processor then holds your name and billing address, so we do not recommend it if privacy is the goal.
Is paying by card anonymous?
No. A card payment passes through a payment processor that records the name and billing details on the card. WireDog does not store your card number, but the payment itself is tied to you. Use Monero, cash by mail or a voucher if you want the payment to stay unlinked from you.
Can I get the free trial with an Anonymous account?
No. The 14-day free trial, when it is offered, requires a Standard account and a card. Anonymous accounts can subscribe with Monero, cash, a voucher or a card, and every plan is covered by the 30-day money-back guarantee.
Does an Anonymous account get the same service as a Standard account?
Yes. Both account types connect to the same all-U.S. server network, use the same apps and support up to 5 simultaneous devices. The differences are in how you sign in, how you can recover access, and which sign-up extras are available.
Can I turn on two-factor authentication?
Yes. Two-factor authentication is optional on both account types and can be switched off at any time with your current code. It is a good safeguard for an Anonymous account, where the account number is the only credential.
Does WireDog log what I do while connected?
No. WireDog runs a zero-logs policy on RAM-only servers, so connection records and browsing activity are not kept. The account type you choose controls what we know about who you are; it has no effect on that policy. See our transparency report for the details.
Which account type should I choose?
Choose Standard if you want easy recovery, a password reset and the ability to start a free trial. Choose Anonymous if you want the most private setup and are comfortable storing your account number safely. If you pick Anonymous, pair it with Monero, cash by mail or a voucher.
Try WireDog risk free
If you're not satisfied, we'll refund your first payment in full within 30 days. No questions asked.