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VPN – virtual private network

How to setup Secure VPN for your Windows PC

Your VPN is available in your McAfee Windows app. Here’s how to turn it on:

Open the McAfee app on your PC

Click on the McAfee shield icon. Or search for McAfee in your desktop/device search toolbar.

Click on the “Secure VPN” tile

You can find the Secure VPN tile on the right side of your screen.

Toggle “On” to activate the VPN

Click on the toggle button to turn “On” the VPN. It’s located in the “Virtual Private Network” panel.

Access “Settings” for more

Click on “Settings” located next to “Connection Settings” to view your VPN and protection results.

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Guided, personalized online protection that makes being safe simple, wherever you are.

Truly private

Your personal, private connection

Turn unsecure, public Wi-Fi networks into your own personal, secure connection.

Connect safely to public Wi-Fi by encrypting (or scrambling) your data.
We don't log or track what you do online, so your online activity remains private.
Our VPN technology is independently reviewed and audited to ensure your sensitive info stays secure.

Automated protection

Turns on automatically, when you need it

Connect in confidence, knowing that we’ll automatically turn on VPN if you’re on an unprotected network. You can also choose to keep your VPN on all the time, for an even safer online experience.

McAfee VPN offers personalized protection

Worldwide coverage

Stay connected across the globe

Whether you’re travelling to a different country or your local cafe, you can count on almost 50 server locations worldwide for VPN stability and fast connection speed.

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Frequently asked questions

These answers might help.

What is a VPN?

Much like a firewall protects the data on your computer, a VPN (Virtual Private Network) protects your activity by encrypting (or scrambling) your data when you connect to the internet from a remote or public location so you can hide your IP address and online activity.

Why do I need a VPN?

While convenient, connecting to public Wi-Fi can expose your sensitive data such as your physical location, banking account credentials and credit card information to prying eyes. McAfee Secure VPN uses AES 256-bit encryption to keep your browsing information private – encryption strong enough to even safeguard banks. Keep your online habits protected at home and on-the-go and minimize exposure of your personal data no matter how you connect online.

When should I use a VPN?

We recommend using a VPN when you’re connecting to untrusted, public Wi-Fi networks such as at airports, cafés, and hotels. Using a VPN to protect your personal data is especially important if you plan on making any purchases or financial transactions while connected. With McAfee Secure VPN, we can help turn on VPN automatically on these unsecure networks so you can browse in confidence.

Will VPN work on my device?

Our Secure VPN works on most devices and operating systems. See system requirements for detailed information about VPN availability and whether it's right for you.

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How many different VPN server locations do you offer?

You can connect to almost 50 different countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States.

What is the difference between a paid and free VPN?

Free VPN products often still come at a price, ranging from bandwidth limits or ads to even malware. Read more about the differences here.

Can I use McAfee VPN on my mobile device?

Yes, McAfee VPN is compatible with Android and iOS devices. For more information, visit our system requirements.

Is it legal to use VPN?

It's legal to use a VPN in most countries, including the U.S., however, anything that's illegal without a VPN remains illegal when using one (e.g. torrenting copyrighted material). VPNs are banned by a few countries including China, Russia, Iraq and North Korea.

This information isn’t intended to be legal advice and is available for general informational purposes only.

Additional FAQs for Online Account Cleanup

Why is closing my online accounts important?

When you create an online account, your personal data is added to a company's database and can remain there even after you delete the account. An internet user can have hundreds of online accounts, many of which they might not know are still active.

The more companies that have your personal info, the higher the chance one of them will get breached, putting you at risk of identity theft. We'll help you delete these accounts for good so you can take back control of your privacy and even cut down on annoying spam emails.

How can McAfee help me clean up my online accounts?

We’ll show you which companies or websites have access to your personal information and provide steps on how to reach out to them to have it deleted. If you prefer to save time and have McAfee send the requests with a single click, the request will be transmitted directly from your email inbox. We help you send these requests, but we do not act as an agent on your behalf.

How will you see who has my personal data?

With your approval, we’ll scan the subject lines in your inbox to see which companies are emailing you and how much of your info they might have. We will only look at the email sender, subject line, timestamp, and the first few words of the email—we will not scan the full body of the email or any attachments.

We’ll then help you decide which accounts you want to keep and which you might want to delete to lower the risk of a data breach.

What’s the difference between “Scans” and “Full-service”?

Online Account Cleanup: Scans helps you find any accounts tied to your email and gives you clear instructions to reclaim your data. Online Account Cleanup: Scans is included in all McAfee+ plans.

Online Account Cleanup: Full-service not only finds your accounts, but lets the experts send the data deletion requests for you with a single click, saving you up to 10 hours or more* of manual work. Online Account Cleanup: Full-service is only included with McAfee+ Ultimate plans.

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