Virtual Locations

DavePep

The user guide describes the use of "Virtual Locations" (and includes a screen shot) to connect via a selected geography - in fact it refers to 47 virtual locations. I have just purchase VPN Premium and there is no option marked "Virtual Locations", just Locations - which offers rather more than 47. Has "Locations" replaced "Virtual Locations", meaning the User Guide has not been updated to reflect the current software? If not, where is the "Virtual Locations " button?

Many thanks

Alexandru_BD

Hi,

Yep, that's correct.

DavePep

many thanks Alexandru for answering my queries so promptly. All good now.

Alexandru_BD

Hello @DavePep,

With Premium VPN you have access to an extensive network of virtual locations all over the world and you can also select a specific city in some localizations. The server list includes 54 countries across the globe and is available at the link below:

https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/7126/

The virtual server’s IP address is shown on the home screen while connected to Bitdefender VPN.

My assumption is that the user guide has not been updated yet to reflect the increase in the number of servers as well as other new features. But the information will most likely be updated soon.

Note: In some countries, there are also virtual locations and this means that servers are hosted in other parts and plug in specific IPs so that you can actually connect in that location, but these are very few and designed only as a backup in some countries, depending on the available infrastructure. The location is chosen randomly, but also based on server load in your area or surrounding areas. If VPN servers are under heavy use in Canada, for example, the location will move further and further away until it finds a server that is less strained. This will help streamline the connections and will ensure proper network speeds are met.

I hope the information is helpful.

Regards,

Alex

DavePep

thanks Alexandru - so just to be clear, the “Locations “ button in my version of VPN is actually the “Virtual Locations” button described in the User Manual?