Install Bitdefender VPN on iOS and iPadOS devices

How to install Bitdefender VPN on iOS

This article will guide you stepwise to install Bitdefender VPN on iOS. Bitdefender VPN works on any iPhone and iPad running iOS 12 or later.

With Bitdefender VPN you can keep your data private each time you connect to unsecured wireless networks while in airports, malls, cafés, or hotels. The VPN serves as a tunnel between your device and the network you connect to, securing your connection, encrypting the data using bank-grade encryption, and hiding your IP address wherever you are.

You can get the Bitdefender VPN app on the App Store or via Bitdefender Central. Select one of the installation methods to expand it and learn more:

How to install Bitdefender VPN on iOS on the App Store

The easiest way to install Bitdefender VPN on iOS is to get it on the Apple App Store.

1. Open the App Store app on your iPhone or iPad.

App Store

2. Search for ‘Bitdefender VPN’ on the App Store. After locating the app tap the cloud icon with an arrow pointing down to download Bitdefender VPN on iOS.

3. Once the download completes, open the Bitdefender VPN app. Check the small box and select ‘Continue’ after you read and agree with the Subscription Agreement.

4. Then sign in to your Bitdefender Central account using your username and password. If you don’t have an account already, please sign up for one.

5. In the next screen, you can turn Bitdefender VPN notifications on or off. These can be configured later in ‘Settings’. Learn how to manage notifications on your iPhone & iPad.

6. At this point, if a Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription isn’t active in your Central account, you can either:

• Opt for the free version of Bitdefender VPN by tapping ‘Skip’ in the top right corner or by selecting the trial version. You benefit from a 200 MB daily traffic quota included in Bitdefender VPN free (or 500 MB with Bitdefender Small Office Security subscriptions).

• Upgrade to the Bitdefender Premium VPN version by purchasing a Premium VPN subscription from the available offers. With Bitdefender Premium VPN you enjoy unlimited traffic and the VPN server of your choice. Learn how to upgrade your Bitdefender VPN subscription from Free to Premium VPN on iOS.

7. To complete the installation, enable the VPN protection. When you reach the main Bitdefender VPN screen, tap the power button to connect.

8. Then choose ‘Allow’ to install the VPN filter.

9. If an authentication method (fingerprint or PIN) has been set to protect your device, you will be prompted to use it. After a short wait, Bitdefender VPN will connect. In the picture below, we enter the iPhone passcode.

Congratulations! The Bitdefender VPN app has been successfully installed on your iPhone / iPad.

How to install Bitdefender VPN on iOS via Bitdefender Central

The easiest way to install Bitdefender VPN on iOS and iPadOS is to get it on the Apple App Store. You can also install the Bitdefender VPN app through your online account – Bitdefender Central. Bitdefender Central is a centralized platform for managing all your Bitdefender products and services. Here, you can activate your Bitdefender subscription using the activation code purchased or received as a present, and install Bitdefender on any device. For more information, read – What is Bitdefender Central & How to use it.

1. Launch a web browser, visit https://central.bitdefender.com and sign in to your Bitdefender Central account.

2. Tap the menu icon in the upper-left corner of the Bitdefender Central page, then select ‘My Devices’.

3. In the My Devices section, tap ⊕ Install Bitdefender products on your devices.

4. Choose ‘VPN’ in the selection screen.

5. At this point, if you access Bitdefender Central from the iPhone or iPad on which you want to install the VPN, tap ‘This device’. You will be redirected to the App Store. If you access Bitdefender Central from another device, tap ‘Other devices’. You can then email a download link to your iPhone or iPad.

6. In both scenarios, you will be redirected to the App Store. Tap the cloud icon with an arrow pointing down to download and install Bitdefender VPN on iOS.

7. Once the download completes, open the Bitdefender VPN app. Check the small box and select ‘Continue’ after you read and agree with the Subscription Agreement.

8. Then sign in to your Bitdefender Central account using your username and password.

9. In the next screen, you can turn Bitdefender VPN notifications on or off. These can be configured later in ‘Settings’. Learn how to manage notifications on your iPhone & iPad.

10. At this point, if a Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription isn’t active in your Central account, you can either:

11. To complete the installation, enable the VPN protection. When you reach the main Bitdefender VPN screen, tap the power button to connect.

12. Then choose ‘Allow’ to install the VPN filter.

13. If an authentication method (fingerprint or PIN) has been set to protect your device, you will be prompted to use it. After a short wait, Bitdefender VPN will connect. In the picture below, we enter the iPhone passcode.

Congratulations! The Bitdefender VPN app has been successfully installed on your iPhone / iPad.

If you managed to follow all the steps provided in this comprehensive guide, Bitdefender VPN should now be installed on your iPhone or iPad. Check out this article to learn more about the app – How to use Bitdefender VPN for iOS: Connection, Settings, Subscriptions.

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