User Manual

11. VPN
This chapter includes the following topics:
● “About VPN” (p. 225)
● “Opening VPN” (p. 225)
● “VPN interface” (p. 226)
● “Subscriptions” (p. 245)
11.1. About VPN
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.
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 other devices that are using our services. Moreover,
while connected to the internet via Bitdefender VPN, you are able to access
content that is normally restricted in specific areas.
Note
Some countries practice internet censorship and therefore the usage of VPNs
on their territory has been banned by law. To avoid legal consequences, a
warning message can appear when you try to use the Bitdefender VPN app
for the first time. By continuing using the app, you confirm that you are aware
of the applicable country regulations and the risks to which you might be
exposed.
11.2. Opening VPN
To open the Bitdefender VPN app, click the icon from menu bar. Additional,
you can go to the Applications folder, open the Bitdefender folder, and then
double-click the Bitdefender VPN icon.
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