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Mocking Location
Hello, I'm new to Bitdefender VPN and wondering if there is an option to mock my location. I know I can change the location but this isn't the case. I mean even after changing the location, I still see some ads. I've enabled both ad blocker and anti tracker, but it seems that they are not real things! My previous…
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Poor reliability of connection on 5.2.7.2 Bitdefender VPN
Hey all, I noticed a problem with the latest update of Bitdefender VPN, which also introduced WireGuard as a protocol. I have been all through the help files and not getting the support I need. I think there are bugs in this version, because VPN connection is just not as stable as it used to be. There are issues with…
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Latest ios update - now cannot search internet with vpn on?
Ios macOS Sequoia 15.6 Tried the usual fixes: clear history, check connection, restart, verify enabled javascript, checked extensions. Only thing that works to search is to turn off the VPN. Believe there something not quite matching with the newest update since this happened right after.
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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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Bitdefender VPN connect to my WiFi?
Why does Bitdefender VPN connect to my WiFi and become my only WiFi connection? If I turn off VPN, my WiFi (DECO) connects and everything else I have on WiFi works. Bitdefender VPN is not listed among the available networks. Does Bitdefender VPN have an SSID and password, and if so, where can I find it?
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VPN - Can't run and unable to uninstall, can't find SelfProtect.ktext in /Library/Extension
I don't know why but a few days ago VPN decided to not run. After I try to launch I retrive a strange error with Finder icon: "File not found". I try to uninstall following these steps suggested by the uninstall app: https://www.bitdefender.it/consumer/support/answer/28441/ - run Mac in recovery mode → delete the folder…
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Why does BD VPN perform so inconsistently ?
I have used BD VPN for a few years now, and I have failed to resolve a problem that may result in me not renewing my subscription in the next few days. Should the internet operate when VPN is not enabled? Quite often I turn on the computer, and eventually a browser window opens (after 1-2 min), and sometimes I am informed…
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Pages seem to load without CSS styling
Hi all, recently many times I enter websites that load without CSS styling when VPN is turned on. Once I turn off Bitdefender VPN and everything seems to work. When I add such website to excluded list for split tunneling it does not help. I also tried to suggested fix to change the DNS server in system settings but it also…
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How do I configure BD VPN to not block Webex?
I'm using Webex through BD VPN on Win 11. Latest versions of all. I've added to split tunneling everything I can find related to Webex. Sometimes it works. Sometimes not. Usually, when starting Webex I'm unable to make VoIP calls right away but something works itself out and I'm able to use VoIP after a few minutes. This…
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VPN Not Working in UAE – Any Similar Experiences?
Hello everyone, I’ve been using Bitdefender Premium VPN package, mainly to make international calls to my loved ones outside the UAE. Initially, I experienced some issues with the VPN not working properly here, but the Bitdefender support team was fantastic at the time and managed to resolve it quickly. However, around 3…
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IPv6 Support
When will Bitdefender VPN support dual-stack tunnels? It's pretty disappointing to be in 2025 and not have IPv6 support built into your VPN product. You even have a blog article advocating support from 2023: Why You Need a VPN with IPv6 Support
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VPN Mac OS shuts off every time I stop using computer (MacBook Pro)
(Only 2 Mac categories? Neither relevant.) I work, it's on. I walk away and come back, it's off. Of course, most of the time I never remember to turn it on since this happens many times a day. I don't close the laptop lid either. Mac OS 14.6.1 Bitdefender VPN on my iPad Pro and iPhone don't have this problem.
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How to disable the annoying VPN notification. ACTUAL FIX
Noticed there is 5 years worth of people trying to disable this notification. I was one of them and finally figured out how today. Open bitdefender. Click the privacy tab on the left of the dashboard page, under the VPN box click open VPN, click the settings wheel on the left side of the VPN window, under that settings…
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How can I uninstall or permanently disable Bitdefender VPN?
Hello, I want to uninstall or permanently disable Bitdefender VPN because I already have my own VPN from other source. So, right now I don't need the Bitdefender VPN. Thanks
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Bitdefender VPN version 2.2.4.152(b) on Android - wrong Polish translation
Hi, I wanted to inform and ask for correction of one word in Polish translation of Bitdefender VPN version 2.2.4.152(b) on Android on tray notification marked word should be internetu not internety It concerns this privacy option called by you in EN language as Internet Kill-Switch
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Android app - Not blocking Trackers and Ads
I am attaching the app screenshot for reference. Even after running the app for 54 minutes and using 87MB traffic it shows 0 ads and 0 trackers blocked
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All of the sudden VPN Broken Tunnel Error causing disconnect and can't access certain sites
With an unusual effect --- I cannot access any of my personal websites I own and are hosted through hostgator when the VPN is NOT working. I can ONLY get to them when the VPN is connected and working. This JUST started happening right around doing a windows 11 update. I can get to my portal dashboard on hostgator, but…
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Is there a way to set up Bitdefender VPN on Linux?
I tried installing Bitdefender VPN on Fedora Linux using Bottles and Wine but none worked. So, I tried looking for a .ovpn file from Bitdefender VPN to try and set it up on Linux but couldn't find it. Is there any other way? I'm really satisfied with the products Bitdefender offers with the subscription and would like to…
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Split tunneling apps for macOS and iOS on VPN
I like that there's an option for split tunneling for websites on Apple devices, but I'm disappointed that there's no way to do it for applications like you can on Windows or Android. Some apps act goofy on a VPN and it's pretty tedious to go back into the app, turn off the VPN, do what I need to do on the app, and still…
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Robot caption everytime I google while VPN is on
Why do I keep getting this message when I google something while the VPN is on? I already changed the protocol to Wireguard
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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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Bitdefender VPN not working on Apple and icloud logins.
Tech support — what's going on? I had to delete Bitdefender VPN on both my PC and IOS devices as they impeded the login process to my Apple accounts. I was getting errors and couldn't log in. I contacted Apple support, and they said it was the VPN. It is not simply an issue of disconnecting the BitDefender VPN but deleting…
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Bitdefender VPN Disconnection Every 3 to 4Mins
Bitdefender VPN Version: 27.2.2.2(b) Issue: Receiving VPN error: The Kill-Switch is currently protecting your privacy. For immediate access to the Internet please disable it Receiving VPN error: The vpn connection has stopped because of an error: 301 (DisconnectedError)…
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Bitdefender_1 and Bitdefender_2 VPN Adaptors Showing at Different Times when I connect to VPN
Bitdefender VPN Premium Bitdefender VPN Version: 27.2.2.2(b) 1) I have noticed when I connect to my VPN, the VPN Adaptor will show the name of Bitdefender_1 or Bitdefender_2 2) They do not show at the same time its either one or the other when I connect to my VPN 3) Is there a reason why it will use Bitdefender_1 and then…
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New VPN release issues
Ever since the new VPN rolled out about a week ago I have encountered more problems than I ever experienced in any other release/update. For example: Dropped VPN connections - whether in a wired or wireless environment the VPN connection drops then if it comes back the transfer rate goes to a crawl < 5Mbps. Constant need…
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Does Bitdefender VPN support Brave?
I've been using Brave for many reasons Right now VPN is set to Miami Florida But when I logged into X - it said I was in the UK, and setting up an account on this forum thought the same thing, UK. Seems like Brave has it's own VPN that overrides Bitdefender? Anyway to make them play nicely together?
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How can I correct default port timeout?
When VPN is active I get a message "Connections to the server “imap.gmail.com” on the default ports timed out." This happens for all my email accounts and clears when I turn VPN off. Any suggestions? Thanks
