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Bitdefender VPN FAQ [Updated version]
Below there's a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users. Before posting, check it out, as you may find your answers right here: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/7126/ Should you have other questions you wish to ask, you may post them in the comments below.
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How to install & activate Bitdefender Premium VPN on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS
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…
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Fixing common VPN errors and connectivity issues
Here you’ll find quick-fix solutions to common Bitdefender VPN connection errors on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, or iPadOS. You will also find steps to take in the event the VPN is blocking an application, or if you can't access a website while VPN is active. Kindly note that some websites have implemented a system to…
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A Guide to Bitdefender VPN’s Double Hop
As you already know, our UX designers have recently given Bitdefender VPN a fresh look, and to go along with it, all our VPN articles (Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) are now up-to-date. This summer we've also rolled out a brand-new feature: Double-Hop. It can route your VPN connection through 2 servers in different…
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Bitdefender VPN seems to block many email messages and legitimate web sites from loading
Bitdefender VPN seems to block some email messages (they come up as "no content" unless I turn VPN off) and legitimate web sites from loading (the sites simply time out, just plain won't load). This includes messages from legitimate companies with whom I have accounts, and from some friends, as well as from our synagogue.…
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Incorrect traffic amount in bitdefender VPN stats issue
Hi everyone, I have bitdefender VPN premium and it shows an incorrect download traffic amount. It shows the traffic for the last month/week as 52GB when windows only shows 12GB of traffic that month. This PC is a fresh windows 10 install for about a week now and I know I did not have 52GB of traffic in the last week as the…
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Solution for blocked TLS handshakes over IPv6 to Cloudflare servers?
Hi, I'm coding an AI Agents in Python using OpenRouter API. The identical Python code runs without any problems on my older HP laptop, but crashes on my new Samsung laptop with the following error message: 'Connection aborted.', ConnectionResetError(10054, 'An existing connection was closed by the remote host.', None,…
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B.D, Vpn is showing a false time of connectivity
Right after few secs of connection. plz fix
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Bitdefender VPN on macOS blocks Apple Mail (IMAP/SMTP) — no app-level split tunnelling available
I'm running Bitdefender VPN on macOS. When the VPN is active, Apple Mail cannot connect to any of my email accounts — both a self-hosted email server (via IMAP/SMTP) and iCloud Mail fail with connection errors. As soon as I disconnect the VPN, everything works immediately. I've tried using split tunnelling, but on macOS it…
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How much Scramble in b.d. vpn is secure against D.P.I. & nationwide firewall
How much safe is this configuration against D.P.I. checks and a Nationwide china type firewall ? anybody?
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How do I turn off Bitdefender VPN? I have a secure network
I am so sorry I paid for Bitdefender…I just need to kmow how yo turn off my VPN.
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VPN auto-connect doesn't work for applications
Hello, I would like to be automatically connected via VPN as soon as I start the Brave browser. Unfortunately, this does not work. I have also added other programs to the auto-connect list on a trial basis, but unfortunately that does not work either. What could be the reason for this and how can it be fixed? I'm running…
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2.2.26_Port Forwarding
It doesn't look like the Bitdefender VPN Premium version 27.3.0.7 (b) has a configuration to setup port forwarding. I guess my best bet would be to use Split-Tunneling and rely on configuring Port Forwarding with the ISP/Router or purchase another VPN subscription that supports native P2P port forwarding. Is that accurate…
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BitDefender VPN and Synology NAS
I have a Synology NAS set up for Time Machine backups, but it seems BitDefender VPN interferes with this setup. Turning on VPN seems to result in the NAS not being available, or failing, when TM tries to access it. SynologyAssistant also cannot find the NAS, when VPN is active. I've tried split tunneling, and a few other…
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Bitdefender Premium VPN on Linux Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Hello i'm using bitdefender total security and using premium VPN on all my phones but i'm using Linux Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and was wondering can i install premium vpn on WINE in linux or can i find premium vpn software for linux ubuntu, thank you :)
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What's considered too high a number of active IP addresses when VPN is turned on?
I run the windows command "arp -a" to see a list of active IP address connections before and after i turn on bitdefender vpn. Before shows 4 or 5 connections. After shows anywhere from 20 to 200, usually on the higher end. The series of 30 runs below show initially 83 connections. Is this considered high? Also, the number…
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VPN is blocking access to a website
Hello, I am experiencing an issue where the VPN is blocking access to an internal site for no apparent reason. I have to disable the VPN in order to establish a connection. Could you please look into this? I use Bitdefender Total Security. Please tell me what can I do ? The site is <https://assure.ameli.fr/> Thanks you for…
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Further information about VPN security
Hello. Some suspicious actions by malicious agents who have access to personal data, such as executives of internet service providers or individuals with advanced telecommunications expertise, compel me to seek your advanced knowledge on security issues related to VPN usage. That's why I would like to ask the following…
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VPN won't connect to financial website
If I try to access my bank online the VPN prevents me from logging in. If I turn off the VPN I can access it, of course. If I turn off the VPN to access my online banking and the turn the VPN back on after I'm logged in, is the VPN protecting me during my banking session?
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VPN for Linux Distros . . .
When will the client be available for subscription? This product is desperately needed. Regards,
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Webrtc Stun is still a big risk in bitdefender vpn
Why the above privacy risk is left vulnerable? The Fingerprinting TrapEven with a hidden public IP, STUN servers can leak your local address (like 192.168.x.x). Websites use this to create a unique digital signature of your device. If you have ever accessed that site before from the same device, they can instantly link…
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Is free VPN good?
have the answer here and tell me is it great or the its for only useful for working on other websites
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Need Premium VPN for travel outside home country?
I have the basic version of Bitdefender VPN on my iPhone, but I'm wondering whether I need the Premium version when I travel to Mexico. I live in Canada. Will I be able to connect to the necessary Mexican VPN servers if I just have the basic version?
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Problem with .NET Framework while installing VPN Premium
Hello, I added the VPN Premium utility to my basic BitDefender subscription. At the end of the activation and installation of VPN Premium, I received the following message from BitDefender: “.NET Framework 4.7.2 or later is not present. Please install it to continue.” I tried to install version 4.7.2, but the system…
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IOS: Is Web Protection the same as VPN?
I have Bitdefender total Security. The VPN on my iphone automatically is connecting and using Web Protection from Bitdefender, but if I go into the Bitdefender app and click on VPN, it says it is not connected. I know I am on some kind of VPN because in the upper right corner of my iphone screen, it says VPN Is connected.…
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VPN for windows makes this site unavailable when ads and trackers are blocked
Hi, Bitdefender for windows works smooth and perfect when ad blocker and anti tracker are enable in the app, but this site www.abc.es does not work. https://www.abc.es/
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Get the VPN task bar icon on Mac to indicate whether connected or not?
Hi My old windows 10 BD VPN task bar icon was red with green dot when the VPN was active/connected. On my new Mac it is just white and have to click it to show VPN window to get status. Surely BD can add some feature to the icon in Mac (like a tick or cross) to show the connection status? Is there a way to tell connection…
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Bitdefender VPN error code 2
I think it may be after an upgrade to a Gigabit broadband; bitdefender VPN displays "error code 2" and won't connect.
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my Bitdefender VPN disconnects and reconnects at minutes intervals, why?????
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VPN connection
Hi everyone, I've just completed the VPN installation, but after few mins of smooth surfing the VPN get unconnected. I tried several actions such unistall the VPN and reinstall it again, but nothing changed. In addition, once the connection change its status as "not connected" the VPN reverts the enclosed message error.…
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Bettersax Course Videos Won't Play
The Bettersax course videos stopped playing once I installed BitDefender VPN. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you resolve it. Turning of the VPN doesn't work.
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how do i download a vpn im on my school lenovo chromebook and it blocks almost everything
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Can't change VPN in central from standard to premium
Hi everyone, I've reinstalled bitdefender total security and after reinstall my VPN was reverted back to the free version, I go to central in the subscription tab and click on the total security devices. When clicking the "change device" button I don't have the option to change the VPN from standard to premium, I only have…
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Software Failure
I am experiencing a Service Failure notice that indicates a software failure. Bitdefender VPN Service fails to start properly; device restart fails to fix the issue.