How to use Bitdefender VPN for Android: Connection, Settings, Subscriptions

The VPN interface indicates whether the app is connected or not. A key symbol appears at the top of the screen when Bitdefender VPN is connected. To conserve battery, it’s advisable to turn off the VPN when not in use.

You can turn Bitdefender VPN on or off in two ways on your Android device:

A. Using the Bitdefender VPN app

1. Open the Bitdefender VPN app.
2. To connect or disconnect, just tap the power button ⏻ on the VPN screen.

The server location for users with the free version is automatically set by Bitdefender to the nearest server. If you’re using the premium version and want to connect to a certain VPN server, tap on Locations and then pick a country from the list.

B. Using the Bitdefender Mobile Security app

1. Open the Bitdefender Mobile Security app.
2. Tap the More symbol ∴ located in the bottom right corner.
3. From the menu that appears, select VPN.
4. Tap CONNECT to turn on the VPN. To turn off the VPN, tap DISCONNECT.

The server location for users with the free version is automatically set by Bitdefender to the nearest server. If you’re using the premium version and want to connect to a certain VPN server, tap on Automatic and then pick a country from the list.

Tap your username in the top right corner to access Bitdefender VPN’s settings.

My Account

Your Bitdefender account is displayed at the top. Tap the email address shown here to learn more:

• Edit profile – Manage your account settings and info.
• Subscription – Displays your subscription type and expiration date.
• Manage subscription – Manage your subscriptions in Bitdefender Central.
• Refresh subscription status – Useful when encountering server issues
• Log out – Sign out of your Bitdefender Central account.

General

Here you can modify the following:

• Show latest locations – Display the most recent locations on the home screen, for quick access.
• Show dashboard data – Show trends, stats, and other helpful information on the VPN home screen.
• Clear dashboard data – All your dashboard data will be erased and all counters reset.
• Theme – Light/dark theme
• Notifications – Manage your notifications preferences.
• Local network – Allow access to devices on the local network.
• Help improve Bitdefender VPN – Submit anonymous product reports to help us improve your experience.
• Bitdefender essential services – Allow services to run uninterrupted for optimal performance
• Reset all settings – Reset the VPN to its original settings without reinstalling it.

Privacy

• Internet Kill-Switch – Stops all Internet traffic if the VPN connection is briefly lost.
• Ad blocker and Anti-tracker – Blocks ads and trackers to enjoy a cleaner and faster web.

Auto-connect

Here you can control when the VPN connects automatically:

• Unsecured Wi-Fi – Connect VPN when using public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks.

Advanced

• Split tunneling – Select apps and websites to bypass the VPN and access the internet directly.
• Protocol – Choose the type of protocol you want to use for data transfer.
• Double-hop – For extra security, use two VPN servers to send and double-encrypt your internet traffic.

Support

• Support Center – Browse the FAQs or reach out to our Support team if you need help with your VPN app.
• Ask the Community – Get answers and solutions on Bitdefender’s forum.

About

Indicates the VPN version installed on your Android device.

Here you can also consult:

• Subscription Agreement
• Privacy Policy
• Third party license terms

Android 11 makes it harder for apps to request access to your location when they are not in use. Because of this operating system restriction, if you’re using a smartphone or tablet with Android 11 or a newer version, the Bitdefender VPN option that lets your device connect to public Wi-Fi automatically won’t work as expected.

If you want your Android 11 device to connect to Bitdefender VPN automatically when you join an untrusted Wi-Fi network, follow these steps: https://www.bitdefender.com/consumer/support/answer/2128/

With Bitdefender VPN, you get 200 MB of data usage per day for each device included in your subscription (except for Bitdefender Small Office Security, which gets 500 MB per day). This daily traffic quota helps secure your connection whenever you need it, and it automatically connects you to the nearest server.

If you want even more benefits like unlimited traffic and the ability to access content from anywhere in the world by selecting your preferred server location, you can upgrade to the premium version. To learn how to upgrade to Premium VPN, just follow the instructions provided here – How to upgrade to Bitdefender Premium VPN on Android.