User Manual

16. 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 the 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 feature
for the first time. By continuing using the feature, you confirm that you are
aware of the applicable country regulations and the risks to which you might
be exposed
To turn on Bitdefender VPN:
1. Tap the icon from the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Connect each time you want to stay protected while connected to
unsecured wireless networks.
Tap Disconnect whenever you want to disable the connection.
Note
The first time you turn on VPN, you are prompted to allow Bitdefender to set
up VPN configurations that will monitor network traffic. Tap Allow, to continue.
If an authentication method (fingerprint or PIN code) has been set to protect
your smartphone, you are required to use it.
The icon appears in the status bar when VPN is active.
To save battery power, we recommend you to turn off VPN when you do not
need it.
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