{"id":36847,"date":"2024-08-21T06:21:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-21T06:21:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/?p=36847"},"modified":"2024-08-21T06:21:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T06:21:58","slug":"how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/trends\/how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use BitDefender VPN on Any Device: 2024 Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Online privacy and security are of utmost importance in today&#8217;s digital world. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/products\/enterprise-vpn-solutions\/\">virtual private network (VPN)<\/a> is a great way to increase your online security. Bitdefender, an industry leader in cybersecurity, created this VPN service to protect your information from malicious actors, online ads, and hackers. It is a powerful tool that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address to safeguard your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/networks\/network-security\/\">online privacy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This blog provides a quick and easy guide on how to use Bitdefender VPN on any device you may have to ensure security and protection.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66d6df3f34095\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-66d6df3f34095\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/trends\/how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\/#Features-of-Bitdefender-VPN\" title=\"Features of Bitdefender VPN\">Features of Bitdefender VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/trends\/how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\/#Using-BitDefender-on-Windows\" title=\"Using BitDefender on Windows\">Using BitDefender on Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/trends\/how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\/#Using-BitDefender-on-MacOS\" title=\"Using BitDefender on MacOS\">Using BitDefender on MacOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/trends\/how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\/#Using-BitDefender-on-Android\" title=\"Using BitDefender on Android\">Using BitDefender on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/trends\/how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\/#Using-BitDefender-on-iOS\" title=\"Using BitDefender on iOS\">Using BitDefender on iOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/trends\/how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\/#Bottom-Line-Bitdefender-Provides-Added-Protection-and-Security\" title=\"Bottom Line: Bitdefender Provides Added Protection and Security\">Bottom Line: Bitdefender Provides Added Protection and Security<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<!-- ICP Plugin: Start --><div class=\"icp-list icp-list-main icp-list-body-top3 row\">\n    \n        <!--\n            ICP Plugin - body top3\n            ----------\n            Category: \n            Country: HK\n        -->\n    <\/div>\n<!-- ICP Plugin: End -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features-of-Bitdefender-VPN\"><\/span>Features of Bitdefender VPN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Secure web browsing on public Wi-Fi, unfettered access to material across locations, and security against data theft are just a few of the important features of Bitdefender VPN. Thanks to its extensive network of servers in different countries, users may easily circumvent geo-restrictions and access material regardless of location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn about some of the most common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/networks\/types-of-network-security\/\">types of network security protections<\/a>, how they work, and the top products and services to consider in each category.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline td_btn_large has-large-font-size is-style-outline--eae786c9ea1379c95d2bd7094ae1ed63\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/bitdefender-esp-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\" style=\"border-radius:38px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Visit Bitdefender<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using-BitDefender-on-Windows\"><\/span>Using BitDefender on Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/networks\/vpn-security-best-practices\/\">Improving online privacy and security<\/a> is as easy as installing Bitdefender VPN on Windows. Click on the product page, go to Bitdefender Central, or use your Bitdefender security solution to acquire the Bitdefender VPN app. A version of Windows that is more recent than Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Installing from the Product Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/solutions\/vpn\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">installer page<\/a> on the computer where you want to install Bitdefender VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When asked, save the Bitdefender installation to your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch the installation by double-clicking the <strong>bitdefender_vpn<\/strong> file you saved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the User Account Control dialog box appears, choose <strong>Yes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_01.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_01-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait for Bitdefender VPN to download all the necessary files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the download is complete, pick your desired language from the installer&#8217;s drop-down box.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_02.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_02-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After reading and agreeing to the Subscription Agreement, tick the applicable box and click <strong>START INSTALLATION<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_03.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_03.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_03-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_03-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait until the VPN has finished installing on the hard disk.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_04.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_04-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After the installation, <strong>SIGN IN<\/strong> to your Bitdefender Central account using your username and password.<br><br><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you do not already have an account, please create one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_05.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_05.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_05-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_05-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you do not have an active Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription in your Bitdefender account, you have three options:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Start now<\/strong> to begin a 7-day trial of Bitdefender VPN, which includes access to all premium features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Upgrade now<\/strong> to get Bitdefender Premium VPN.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To begin using your Bitdefender Premium VPN membership, click <strong>Use it here<\/strong>, input the code from your purchase email, and click <strong>Activate code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_06.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_06.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_06-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_06-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitdefender VPN is installed and ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Installing via Bitdefender Central<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/central.bitdefender.com\/?adobe_mc=MCMID%3D03050472694882457023156575468090174109%7CMCORGID%3D0E920C0F53DA9E9B0A490D45%2540AdobeOrg%7CTS%3D1724057828&amp;_gl=1*1ufiw7n*_ga*NTg1OTQ2ODI0LjE3MjQwNTczMDk.*_ga_6M0GWNLLWF*MTcyNDA1NzMwNi4xLjEuMTcyNDA1ODYxNS42MC4wLjEwODc2NzY0NTM.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bitdefender Central<\/a> also lets you install the Bitdefender VPN software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your Bitdefender Central account on the computer you wish to install the VPN on.<br><br><strong>Note:<\/strong> Please create an account if you do not already have one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_07.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_07.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_07.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_07-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_07-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Install Bitdefender Products<\/strong> from the Bitdefender Central homepage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_08.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_08.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_08.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_08-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_08-768x408.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will see all of the Bitdefender subscription items in a new window that opens. Click the <strong>Install<\/strong> button on the <strong>VPN<\/strong> panel within this window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_09.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_09.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_09-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_09-768x397.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <strong>Download<\/strong> to save the Bitdefender installer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_10.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_10-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_10-768x490.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the download is done, open the file named <strong>bitdefender_windows_[\u2026]<\/strong> to start the installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_11.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_11.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_11-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_11-768x467.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the User Account Control dialog box, select <strong>Yes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"494\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_12.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36897\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_12-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_12-768x474.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait until all the necessary files are downloaded.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once complete, choose the language from the drop-down menu on the installer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_13.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_13.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_13-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read and agree to the subscription agreement, check the corresponding box, and click <strong>START INSTALLATION<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_14.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36895\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_14-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_14-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Let the VPN finish installing, then <strong>SIGN IN<\/strong> to your Bitdefender Central account with your username and password.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_15.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_15-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_15-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you do not have an active Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription in your Bitdefender account, you have three options:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Start now<\/strong> to begin a 7-day trial of Bitdefender VPN, which includes access to all premium features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Upgrade now<\/strong> to get Bitdefender Premium VPN.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To begin using your Bitdefender Premium VPN membership, click <strong>Use it here<\/strong>, input the code from your purchase email, and click <strong>Activate code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_16.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_16.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36893\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_16.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_16-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_16-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitdefender VPN is installed and ready to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline td_btn_large has-large-font-size is-style-outline--eae786c9ea1379c95d2bd7094ae1ed63\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/bitdefender-esp-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\" style=\"border-radius:38px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Visit Bitdefender<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Installing via Bitdefender Security Solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may install Bitdefender VPN with the security solution if you already have Bitdefender Total Security, Bitdefender Internet Security, or Bitdefender Antivirus Plus installed on your Windows PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Privacy<\/strong> from the Bitdefender interface&#8217;s left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Install VPN<\/strong> from the VPN toolbar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After you&#8217;ve read the subscription agreement in the popup that describes the VPN program, click <strong>Install Bitdefender VPN<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After completing the steps in this guide, Bitdefender VPN will be installed on your Windows PC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using-BitDefender-on-MacOS\"><\/span>Using BitDefender on MacOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When installing Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac, it is necessary to have an updated version of MacOS Sierra (10.12). This helps ensure more robust <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esecurityplanet.com\/networks\/network-security\/\">network security<\/a> for your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Installing from the Product Page<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitdefender.com\/solutions\/vpn\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">installer page<\/a> on the Mac where you want to install Bitdefender VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Save the <strong>bitdefender_vpn<\/strong> file on your Mac when prompted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_17.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36892\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_17.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_17-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_17-768x473.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When the download is ready, double-click the <strong>bitdefender_vpn<\/strong> to begin the installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_18.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_18.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_18-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_18-768x523.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions, then click the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_19.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_19-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_19-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Agree<\/strong> after you have read and agreed to the software license agreement terms.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_20.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_20-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_20-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_21.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_21-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_21-768x545.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter an administrator username and password, click <strong>Install Software<\/strong>, and wait until the installation completes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_22.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_22.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_22.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_22-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_22-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait until you receive a pop-up indicating a blocked system extension. Click <strong>Open System Settings<\/strong> (or <strong>Open Security Preferences<\/strong> on earlier macOS versions).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_23.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_23.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_23-277x300.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_24.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36885\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_24-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_24-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Allow<\/strong>, then input an <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ph\/guide\/mac-help\/mhosxlogo1438\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">administrator name and password<\/a> to unlock settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_25.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_25.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_25-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> On earlier macOS versions (High Sierra 10.13 to Monterey 12), first click the <strong>padlock<\/strong> in the bottom left corner of the Security &amp; Privacy window, enter an administrator name and password, and then click the <strong>Allow<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_26.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_26-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_26-768x657.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch Bitdefender VPN using the small shield-shaped <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"18\" height=\"21\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe5DqH8O5mDZPzBN3y2udVdVLtBk71siQlYTyBb9fXh4686UQyYu68FWE-2UOaUyw7_biSv8AC-RdFojBOZT129OAjQBhI3M7brsx7jGQOxfO8y_N39AcZgkviG_29LPGqofBva3RW_SrZt4bBKMFzI-XKu?key=eij0ev_sWyBb7Yv4Ba8lhg\"> icon in the upper-right corner of your Mac\u2019s screen.<br><br>Upon launching the application for the first time, you\u2019ll be prompted to either sign in or create a Bitdefender account if you don\u2019t have one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_27.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_27.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_27-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_27-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you do not have an active Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription in your Bitdefender account, you have three options:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Start now<\/strong> to begin a 7-day trial of Bitdefender VPN, which includes access to all premium features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Upgrade now<\/strong> to get Bitdefender Premium VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To begin using your Bitdefender Premium VPN membership, click <strong>Use it here<\/strong>, input the code from your purchase email, and click <strong>Activate code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_28.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_28.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_28.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_28-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_28-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re done! Bitdefender VPN is installed and ready to be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Installing via Bitdefender Central<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to your Bitdefender Central account on the Mac you wish to install the VPN.<br><br><strong>Note:<\/strong> Please create an account if you do not have one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"483\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_29.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_29.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_29-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_29-768x464.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the Bitdefender Central homepage, click <strong>Install Bitdefender Products<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_30.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_30.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_30.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_30-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_30-768x408.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the window displaying the Bitdefender subscription products, press <strong>Install<\/strong>, which is located in the <strong>VPN<\/strong> panel.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_31.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_31.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_31.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_31-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_31-768x397.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose <strong>Download<\/strong> to save the installer to your Mac.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_32.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_32.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_32.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_32-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_32-768x490.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the download is done, double-click the <strong>bitdefender_[\u2026]<\/strong> file to start the installation.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_33.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_33.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_33.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_33-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_33-768x516.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Follow the on-screen instructions, then click <strong>Continue<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_34.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_34.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_34.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_34-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_34-768x538.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read and agree to the subscription agreement, and click <strong>Agree<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_35.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_35.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_35.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_35-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_35-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_36.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_36.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_36.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_36-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_36-768x545.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enter an administrator username and password, click <strong>Install Software,<\/strong> and wait until the installation completes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_37.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"558\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_37.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36872\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_37.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_37-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_37-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait until you receive a pop-up indicating a blocked system extension. Click <strong>Open System Settings<\/strong> (or <strong>Open Security Preferences<\/strong> on earlier macOS versions).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_38.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_38.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36871\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_38.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_38-277x300.jpg 277w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_39.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_39.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_39.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_39-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_39-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Allow<\/strong>, then input an <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ph\/guide\/mac-help\/mhosxlogo1438\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">administrator name and password<\/a> to unlock settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_40.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_40.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_40.jpg 600w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_40-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: On earlier macOS versions (High Sierra 10.13 to Monterey 12), first click the <strong>padlock<\/strong> in the bottom left corner of the Security &amp; Privacy window, enter an administrator name and password, and then click the <strong>Allow<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_41.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_41.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_41.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_41-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_41-768x657.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"12\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch Bitdefender VPN using the small shield-shaped<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"18\" height=\"21\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXf53YlKKYosSMpWlO0Vd4nBsq8to1NSTxbF3C4a39QJqMCnaFdn79Yh1z3HcaGrAY34Bb97kxckgMuXx3eVt6x8pZ9gxQHBLHxrMz5CgC0Uk8z1EUnU8J2c6_J36gwkZoKJUZMVi630mJ-qNgrDCur_GrUZ?key=eij0ev_sWyBb7Yv4Ba8lhg\"> icon in the upper-right corner of your Mac\u2019s screen.<br><br>Upon launching the application for the first time, you\u2019ll be prompted to either sign in or create a Bitdefender account if you don\u2019t have one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_42.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_42.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_42.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_42-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_42-768x567.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"13\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you do not have an active Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription in your Bitdefender account, you have three options:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Start now<\/strong> to begin a 7-day trial of Bitdefender VPN, which includes access to all premium features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Upgrade now<\/strong> to get Bitdefender Premium VPN.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To begin using your Bitdefender Premium VPN membership, click <strong>Use it here<\/strong>, input the code from your purchase email, and click <strong>Activate code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_43.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_43.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_43.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_43-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_43-768x514.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re done! Bitdefender VPN is installed and ready to be used on your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline td_btn_large has-large-font-size is-style-outline--eae786c9ea1379c95d2bd7094ae1ed63\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/link.technologyadvice.com\/r\/bitdefender-esp-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn\" style=\"border-radius:38px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Visit Bitdefender<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Installing via Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Bitdefender Antivirus for Mac currently protects your Mac, you may install Bitdefender VPN using the security solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the left sidebar of the Bitdefender interface, click the <strong>Privacy<\/strong> icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>VPN<\/strong> tab, click <strong>Install<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re done! Bitdefender VPN is installed and ready to be used on your Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using-BitDefender-on-Android\"><\/span>Using BitDefender on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Google Play Store<\/strong> on your Android smartphone or tablet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the search bar at the top, type <strong>bitdefender vpn<\/strong>, then tap <strong>Enter<\/strong> or the search icon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_44.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_44.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_44.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_44-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the search results, tap on the <strong>Bitdefender VPN<\/strong> app. It should be published by \u201cBitdefender.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_45.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_45.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_45.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_45-236x300.jpg 236w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the app\u2019s details page, tap <strong>Install<\/strong>. It will start downloading and installing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_46.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_46.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_46.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_46-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the installation is complete, tap <strong>Open<\/strong> to launch the Bitdefender VPN app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_47.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_47.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_47.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_47-231x300.jpg 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you open the app for the first time, you\u2019ll need to sign in or create a Bitdefender account if you don\u2019t have one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_48.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_48.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_48.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_48-142x300.jpg 142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the small box and tap <strong>Continue<\/strong> after you read and agree with the subscription agreement &amp; privacy policy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_49.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_49.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_49.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_49-142x300.jpg 142w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you do not have an active Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription in your Bitdefender account, you have three options:\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:lower-alpha\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on <strong>Start now<\/strong> to begin a 7-day trial of Bitdefender VPN, which includes access to all premium features.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Upgrade now<\/strong> to get Bitdefender Premium VPN.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To begin using your Bitdefender Premium VPN membership, click <strong>Use it here<\/strong>, input the code from your purchase email, and click <strong>Activate code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_50.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"810\" height=\"848\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_50.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_50.jpg 810w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_50-287x300.jpg 287w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_50-768x804.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Activation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate the subscription, go to the email you received after buying Bitdefender Premium VPN and click <strong>ACTIVATE SUBSCRIPTION<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_51.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_51.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36858\" style=\"width:800px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_51.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_51-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_51-768x245.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can activate the subscription directly from the VPN interface:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Input your username in the top right corner of the Bitdefender VPN app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap your <strong>email<\/strong> and then tap <strong>Have an activation code?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the activation code from the purchase email and click <strong>Activate code<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re done! Bitdefender VPN is now successfully installed and activated on your Android device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using-BitDefender-on-iOS\"><\/span>Using BitDefender on iOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On your iPhone or iPad, open the App Store app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the search bar at the top, type <strong>bitdefender vpn<\/strong> and then tap the <strong>search<\/strong> key.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_52.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_52.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_52.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_52-185x300.jpg 185w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the search results, tap the <strong>Bitdefender VPN<\/strong> app. It should be published by \u201cBitdefender SRL.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_53.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_53.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_53.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_53-300x281.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the app\u2019s details page, tap the cloud icon with an arrow pointing down. The app will start downloading and installing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_54.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_54.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_54.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_54-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the installation is complete, tap <strong>Open<\/strong> to launch the Bitdefender VPN app.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_55.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"464\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_55.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36854\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_55.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_55-259x300.jpg 259w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When you open the app for the first time, you\u2019ll need to sign in or create a Bitdefender account if you don\u2019t have one.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_56.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_56.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_56.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_56-150x300.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the small box and tap <strong>Continue<\/strong> after you read and agree with the subscription agreement &amp; privacy policy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_57.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_57.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_57.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_57-183x300.jpg 183w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At this point, if the Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription isn\u2019t already active in your Bitdefender account, tap on \u2018x\u2019 in the top left corner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_58.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_58.jpg 400w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_58-150x300.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tap <strong>Continue<\/strong>, then choose whether or not you want to receive Bitdefender VPN notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_59.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_59.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_59.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_59-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_59-768x628.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-transform:none\">Activation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate the subscription, go to the email you received after buying Bitdefender Premium VPN and click <strong>ACTIVATE SUBSCRIPTION<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_60.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"255\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_60.jpg\" alt=\"Bitdefender VPN Installation process screenshot.\" class=\"wp-image-36849\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_60.jpg 800w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_60-300x96.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.esecurityplanet.com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/esp_20240820-how-to-use-bitdefender-vpn-figure_60-768x245.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re done! 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