How to use Bitdefender VPN for Windows

With Bitdefender VPN you can keep your data private each time you connect to unsecured wireless networks while in airports, malls, cafés, or hotels.This way, unfortunate situations such as theft of personal data, or attempts to make your device’s IP address accessible to hackers can be avoided. Restricted content can be accessed as well, no matter the country that practices internet censorship.

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. Your traffic is redirected through a separate server; thus making your device almost impossible to be identified through the myriad of the other devices that are using our services.

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Opening Bitdefender VPN

VPN Interface

The VPN interface displays the status of the app: connected or disconnected. The server location for users with the free version is automatically set by Bitdefender to the most appropriate server, while premium users have the possibility to change the server location they want to connect to.

To connect or disconnect, simply click on the status displayed at the top of the screen. The system tray icon displays a green check mark when the VPN is connected, and a red check mark when the VPN is disconnected.

While connected, the elapsed time is displayed on the lower part of the interface. To get access to more options, click the icon in the upper-right side:

• MyAccount: details about your Bitdefender account and VPN subscription are displayed.

Click Switch Account if you want to sign in with another account.

• Settings: depending on your needs, you can customize the behavior of your product:

• set the VPN to run at Windows startup

• display product notifications

• Upgrade to Premium: if you are using the free version of the product, you can upgrade to the premium plan from here. Click UPGRADE NOW to be redirected to a web page from where you can purchase a subscription.

• Support: contact our Customer Care department in case you need help in setting up your product.

• About: information about the installed version is displayed

Subscriptions

With Bitdefender VPN, you benefit from a daily 200MB daily traffic quota (per device) included in your subscription. The feature helps you secure your connection every time you need, and connects you automatically to the optimal server location. To get unlimited traffic and unrestricted access to content worldwide by choosing a server location at your will, upgrade to the premium version.

You can upgrade to the Bitdefender Premium VPN version anytime by following the instructions presented in this article.

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