A Virtual Private Network VPN protects the data you upload and download from the internet by functioning as a private tunnel through the internet. It effectively anonymizes your internet activity and secures your connection when using public Wi-Fi, such as in cafes or airports.
Avast SecureLine VPN is an application that allows you to connect to the internet via secure Avast VPN servers using an encrypted tunnel to protect your online activity from eavesdropping.
Avast SecureLine VPN can be used any time you want to connect to the internet with extra security and privacy. This is especially recommended when you are connected to a public or unsecured Wi-Fi network.
For detailed instructions, refer to the following articles:. You can transfer your subscription freely between devices and platforms.
To check which subscription you purchased, check the order confirmation email , or your Avast Account that is linked to the email address you provided at checkout.
When your 7-day free trial ends, your selected subscription automatically starts so that you can continue using Avast SecureLine VPN. You are charged for your subscription on the day that your free-trial period ends. If you have reached the device limit for your subscription, you can uninstall or deactivate Avast SecureLine VPN on a current device, before installing and activating the application on a new device.
For example, you can specify that your email app is excluded from VPN connection, allowing you to send and receive emails from your real location, but still access online content without restrictions when you use your preferred web browser app. For more information, refer to the following article:. You can add private networks, such as your home or work Wi-Fi, to your trusted networks list.
You can then choose to exclude these trusted networks from your VPN auto-connect settings. This means that Avast SecureLine VPN connects automatically every time you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, except when you are connected to your trusted networks. You can add private networks, such as your home or work Wi-Fi, to your list of trusted networks. Trusted networks are excluded from your VPN auto-connect settings. This means that you can configure Avast SecureLine VPN to turn on automatically whenever you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, unless it is one of your trusted networks.
This ensures that your real location is not exposed. Follow the steps under How to turn on Kill Switch to enable this feature via your device settings. After enabling Kill Switch, you may experience the following:. Additionally, in the Trusted sites section, click Add sites , then specify any websites that are always excluded from your Smart VPN connection settings.
It also uses Open SSL and certificate authentication. The following options are available:. If Avast SecureLine VPN is still unable to establish a connection, the problem may be caused by the network policies of the Wi-Fi or cellular network you are connected to. If you experience issues with Avast SecureLine VPN, we recommend sending a message directly from the Avast SecureLine VPN app to ensure that our representatives receive device logs to help resolve the issue as quickly and effectively as possible.
To send a message to Avast Support, follow the steps below:. For information about other issues you may experience while using Avast SecureLine VPN, including common error messages, refer to the following article:. Your service is not typically affected by this maintenance. Many free VPN services sell your data to third parties, place ads and videos into your browser, and slow down your internet connection.
We do not share or sell your data to third parties, nor do we monitor your internet activity. Avast SecureLine VPN does not interfere with your internet connection and does not contain third-party ads. Avast SecureLine VPN stores connection logs, which include information such as the time you connect and disconnect, the duration of the connection, and bandwidth usage.
This information is used for diagnostic purposes and to help prevent abuse of the VPN connection. We do not log activity such as the websites you visit, what data is transferred, and which IP addresses are accessed. For more information, refer to the Avast Privacy Policy.
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Wrong answer. CyberGhost in the free version does not allow to download torrents. That is, VPN traffic is controlled. Eddie told me - "It depends on the provider of the vpn service if torrents are allowed limited or not. While we do not know who bought this kind of data from Avast, they have reportedly stopped collecting user data in this way.
But this episode alone would make me nervous about using any of their products. According to the VPN privacy policy, they actually record:. While the VPN policy explains the reasons Avast records each of these types of data, these logs make us uncomfortable.
Of course, there are many VPNs that keep some basic logs, which we showed in the CyberGhost review , so you really want to read the fine print. If this leaves you feeling uncomfortable, check out these VPNs keep no logs. Avast has done a good job of locating servers in key countries around the world.
Even so, the SecureLine VPN has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to the size of their network. There are several reasons having a large server network is beneficial. More servers in more locations can give your overall network more bandwidth, reducing the risk of slowdowns.
More servers can also help when it comes to unblocking websites. Finally, when an individual VPN server fails or a natural disaster strikes, more servers means more redundancy to the overall network. When it comes to VPNs, more is generally better. Even the browser apps will not work on Linux, since they require the desktop app to be installed.
This means that Linux users are left out in the dark. See our list of the best Linux VPNs here. SecureLine VPN offers two sets of prices: one for single-device subscriptions, and one for 5-device subscriptions.
Given how few people have only a single Internet-connected device, we suggest you concentrate on the 5-device subscription plans:. While the initial pricing on the SecureLine VPN is decent, that is because of the steep discounts given for an initial subscription. So how can we say that Avast offers high prices? We can say that because things are very different at renewal time. And this is the same whether you use a VPN coupon or not.
Below we can see the prices of NordVPN:. Now look carefully at the circled areas for each offer. Suddenly Avast moves into higher pricing tiers and is no longer a cheap VPN. Just to be sure that this is actually the case, we dug into the support pages at Avast, and found this,. When you purchase an Avast subscription, we may offer you an initial discounted price. This offer applies only to the first subscription cycle , after which you are charged full price.
The full subscription price is provided during purchase, and you are informed in advance by email before payment is taken. If you are unhappy with the renewal price, cancel your subscription before the end of the current subscription cycle and you will not be charged. If you sign up for the SecureLine VPN expecting to get the same good price after renewal, you will be disappointed. If you already signed up for the service, you might want to take their advice and cancel your subscription before the end of the current subscription cycle.
If you want to go this route, there are also other free trial VPNs to consider. However, like the subscription pricing, you need to be a bit careful. Avast makes you jump through some hoops.
Here is the basic process, as described on the Avast website:. To find out if you are eligible for a refund, you must follow a convoluted process with numerous exceptions and clauses. Then you need to go to a different page to determine if you meet all the refund criteria stated in the Avast Cancellation and Refund Policy , and on and on. This is a difficult refund policy. This is a drawback we have noted with other VPNs recently as well. Given that this VPN seems aimed at the regular person, rather than techies, this is a logical choice.
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