User Manual

● Submit online payments only with buyer protection.
● Use a VPN when connecting to the internet from public and unsecured
wireless networks.
● Pay attention to the passwords you have assigned to your online accounts.
They have to be strong including capital and lowercase letters, numbers
and symbols (@, !, %, #, etc.).
● Make sure that the information you send is over secure connections. The
online website extension has to be HTTPS://, and not HTTP://.
When should I use Bitdefender VPN?
You have to be careful when you access, download, or upload content on
the internet. To make sure you stay safe while browsing the web, we
recommend you to use Bitdefender VPN when you:
● want to connect to public wireless networks
● want to access content that normally is restricted in specific areas, no
matter you are home or abroad
● want keep your personal data private (usernames, passwords, credit card
information, etc.)
● want to hide your IP address
Will Bitdefender VPN have a negative impact on the battery life of my device?
Bitdefender VPN is designed to protect your personal data, hide your IP
address while connected to unsecured wireless networks, and access
restricted content in certain countries. To avoid an unnecessary battery
consumption of your device, we recommend you to use the VPN only when
you need it, and disconnect when offline.
Why am I encountering internet slowdowns while connected with Bitdefender
VPN?
Bitdefender VPN is designed to offer you a light experience while surfing the
web; however, your internet connectivity or the server distance you connect
to may cause the slowdown. In this case, if it is not a must to connect from
your location to a faraway hosted server (e.g. from USA to China), we
recommend you to allow Bitdefender VPN to automatically connect you to
the nearest server, or find a server closer to your current location.
Can I change the Bitdefender account linked to my device?
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