The denied VPN access to a streaming service may have several reasons. It might be that streaming providers want to keep their content in certain regions, and since it is not obvious from which country a user is watching when using a VPN, they assume that the streaming is from abroad and assign the addresses […]
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What’s a geo-restriction and how can I unblock websites? (Avira)
If you love to travel you most likely know the following scenario: You are in a hotel room and want to watch the latest TV show in your own language – but the page you normally go to for streaming re-runs or the local news displays a “Not accessible via this country” sign. They are […]
Why can’t I send or receive e-mails when the VPN connection is active? (Avira)
By enabling VPN, you always establish a point-to-point connection (tunnel) between your device and a VPN server. With active VPN, your device establishes an encrypted connection with the VPN server, which in turn forwards all data to the website servers. As a result, your device is excluded from the local network during this time and you cannot […]
Why does Avira Phantom VPN affect my internet connection and speed?
Due to the technical composition, it is common that a VPN service slows down the speed of your internet. (Responsible for this are primarily encryption and protocol.) However, this reduction should not affect your Internet activities. If your Internet connection still experiences significant/noticeable losses, the following reasons might be the cause: Wi-Fi pollution: You are in an […]
Will a VPN slow down my Internet connection? (Avira)
Like with any VPN, it’s possible that your speed will decline slightly but we are confident you will not notice any deterioration in your internet’s speed. In certain cases, if your ISP actually throttles your traffic, it’s possible that Avira Phantom VPN will actually boost your speed. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : […]
Possible connection difficulties when using specific apps with enabled VPN (Avira)
In certain cases it may happen that apps or services like Microsoft Office, OneDrive or Adobe Cloud encounter connection issues when used with active VPN. The named services do not require a VPN connection. To prevent connection issues, deactivate your VPN while using the services. Note If you absolutely have to run any of the […]
How do I setup my Avira Phantom VPN in an unsecured Wi-Fi?
When connecting with your device to a Wi-Fi network or the Wi-Fi network you are trying to connect is identified as potentially “unsecure”, Avira Phantom VPN will prompt you to activate the auto-connect function to stay protected every time you use this Wi-Fi network. Set up VPN Set up the behavior of the VPN for […]
Start the VPN function of your Avira Security for Windows together with the operating system
Click the Avira icon in the system tray to open the Avira user interface. Click Privacy in the left menu. Click VPN. Click Advanced settings. Once the VPN popup window opens click the upper right Settings. Enable the Launch at system start. Source : Official Avira Brand Editor by : BEST Antivirus KBS Team
How do I upgrade my Avira Phantom VPN Free to VPN Pro after the purchase?
With Avira Phantom VPN, you receive 1 GB of data volume per month free of charge if you wp-signup.php with your e-mail address and create an Avira account. Phantom VPN Pro unlocks unlimited traffic. Upgrade If you have purchased the Pro version, open Avira Phantom VPN and click the wp-signup.php button in the top right corner. Log […]
Do you track how much VPN bandwidth I use? (Avira)
Yes. We measure the volume of traffic consumed (capped at 1 GB for wp-signup.phped users), but we do not track what you use your allocated bandwidth for. Think of it as a secure piping service: we offer the infrastructure (in this case, the “VPN tunnels”), but you are free to decide what you use it […]