How to install Bitdefender VPN on Windows

The easiest way to get Bitdefender VPN for Windows is to download it on the product page.

1. Go to the computer on which you want to install Bitdefender VPN, launch a web browser, and visit www.bitdefender.com/solutions/vpn/download

2. Save the bitdefender_vpn installer on your PC when prompted.

3. Once the download completes double-click the ‘Bitdefender_VPN.exe’ file to begin the installation.

4. Choose ‘Yes’ if presented with the User Account Control dialog box.

 

5. Wait while Bitdefender VPN downloads the necessary files.

 

6. Once the download completes, choose the language in which you want Bitdefender VPN to be installed using the drop-down menu on the installer.

 

7. After you read and I agree with the Subscription Agreement, check the corresponding box, then click on START INSTALLATION.

 

8. Wait until the VPN finishes installing on the hard drive.

 

9. At the end of the installation 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.

 

10. 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 selecting ‘Start Trial’. 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 redeeming an activation code or 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 Windows.

 

11. After a short wait, Bitdefender VPN is installed and ready to be used. To enable the VPN protection, click the power button in the middle of the interface and wait for the connection to be established.

Congratulations! Bitdefender VPN app has been successfully installed on your Windows PC.

The easiest way to install Bitdefender VPN on Windows is to get it on the product page. 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. Go to the menu  in the upper-left corner of the Bitdefender Central page, then select ‘My Devices’.

 

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

 

4. Choose ‘VPN’ in the selection screen.

 

5. At this point, if you access Bitdefender Central from the PC on which you want to install the VPN, choose ‘This device’. If you access Bitdefender Central from another device, choose ‘Other devices’. You can then email a download link to your Windows computer.

 

6. In both scenarios, a message will prompt you to download Bitdefender VPN. Save the installer on your PC.

 

7. Then double-click the downloaded Bitdefender installer to run it.

8. Choose ‘Yes’ if presented with the User Account Control dialog box.

 

9. Wait while Bitdefender VPN downloads the necessary files.

 

10. Once the download completes, choose the language in which you want Bitdefender VPN to be installed using the drop-down menu on the installer.

 

11. After you read and agree with the subscription agreement, check the corresponding box, then click on START INSTALLATION.

 

12. Wait until the VPN finishes installing on the hard drive.

 

13. At the end of the installation 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.

 

14. 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 selecting ‘Start Trial’. 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 redeeming an activation code or 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 Windows.

 

15. After a short wait, Bitdefender VPN is installed and ready to be used. To enable the VPN protection, click the power button in the middle of the interface and wait for the connection to be established.

Congratulations! Bitdefender VPN app has been successfully installed on your Windows PC.

If Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security or Bitdefender Antivirus Plus is already protecting your Windows computer, Bitdefender VPN can be installed through one of these security solutions and used every time you want to add an extra layer of protection to your connection. The VPN app 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.

Here’s how to install Bitdefender VPN via the Bitdefender security solution:

1. Click the ‘Privacy’ icon on the left sidebar of the Bitdefender interface.

2. In the VPN pane, click ‘Install VPN’.

3. In the window with the description of the VPN app, read the subscription agreement, and then click INSTALL BITDEFENDER VPN. 

4. After a short wait, Bitdefender VPN is installed and ready to be used. To enable the VPN protection, click the power button in the middle of the interface.

Congratulations! Bitdefender VPN app has been successfully installed on your Windows PC.