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Ce guide couvre toutes les fonctionnalités de Windscribe :
- Commencer — Créez votre compte et installez l'application
- Comment utiliser les traqueurs de blocs — Stop ad networks and scripts from following you
- Comment utiliser le déblocage de contenu géo-restreint — Watch services that are blocked in your country
- Comment utiliser une protection VPN de base — Get a new IP address with one click
- Comment utiliser le bloqueur de publicités R.O.B.E.R.T. — Filter ads and malware at the DNS level
- Comment utiliser un test de fuite DNS — Confirm your real IP address never leaks
- Comment utiliser les générateurs de configuration — Set up OpenVPN on routers and other devices
- Comment utiliser une adresse IP statique — Keep the same IP address every time you connect
- Comment utiliser le chiffrement le plus robuste — Pick the protocol that protects your traffic
- Comment utiliser le split tunneling — Choisissez les applications qui utilisent la connexion VPN
- Comment utiliser le trafic LAN — Let printers and local devices through the firewall
Temps nécessaire : 5 minutes par fonctionnalité
Vous trouverez également dans ce guide : Conseils de pro | Erreurs courantes | Dépannage | Tarification | Alternatives
Pourquoi faire confiance à ce guide ?
I have used Windscribe for over two years and tested every feature below myself.
These screenshots come from my own account, not the vendor press kit.

Windscribe is one of the few VPN services with a free plan people actually keep.
Most users only ever press connect and stop there.
This how to use Windscribe guide walks through every major feature.
Windscribe servers sit in dozens of countries around the world.
You can pick Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Russia, Brazil, Latvia, Turkey, or a US West city.
Tutoriel Windscribe
This How to Use Windscribe tutorial covers setup first, then each feature in order.

Windscribe
Windscribe gives you a free VPN with up to 10GB of bandwidth per month, no payment required. The desktop app protects every connection your computer makes. Pro plans unlock unlimited données and access to all Windscribe servers.
Premiers pas avec Windscribe
Avant d'utiliser une quelconque fonctionnalité, veuillez terminer cette configuration unique.
Cela prend environ trois minutes.
Étape 1 : Créez votre compte
Go to the Windscribe homepage and click Download or Sign Up.
Enter your email, pick a username, and create a password.
✓ Point de contrôle: Vérifiez votre boîte de réception pour l'e-mail de confirmation.
Étape 2 : Installez l'application
Download the desktop app for Windows or macOS, or grab the mobile app.
Log in, and note that the browser extension protects browser traffic only.
Voici à quoi ressemble le tableau de bord :

✓ Point de contrôle: You should see the main connect screen.
Étape 3 : Se connecter pour la première fois
Pick a location from the list and click connect.
Your device is assigned a new IP address straight away.
✅ Terminé : Vous êtes prêt à utiliser n'importe quelle fonctionnalité ci-dessous.
Comment utiliser les trackers de blocs Windscribe
Suivi des blocs lets you stop ad networks and scripts from following you across every page you visit.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Étape 1 : Ouvrez l'application
Launch the app and log in with your username and password.
Step 2: Switch On the Tracker Filter
Open the R.O.B.E.R.T. tab and turn the Trackers list on.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: The Trackers toggle turns green in the app.
Étape 3 : Connexion et test
Connect to a server, then load any news page in your browser.
✅ Résultat : Tracking scripts are blocked before they reach your browser.
💡 Conseil de pro : Add your own domains under Custom Rules. For example, block one ad host and leave the rest alone.
How to Unblock Windscribe Geo-Restricted Content
Débloquer le contenu géo-restreint lets you reach services that are blocked in your country.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Step 1: Pick a Country
Open the location list and scroll to the country carrying that content.
Step 2: Connect to the Server
Click the server name to start the vpn connection.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: The app reports Connected and shows your new ip address.
Step 3: Clear Cookies and Reload
Clear your cookies, then start the VPN before launching the browser.
✅ Résultat : The blocked service loads as if you lived in that country.
💡 Conseil de pro : On mobile, change the region in app settings too. Some services check the store country, not the IP.
How to Use Windscribe Basic VPN Protector
Protection VPN de base lets you hide your real IP address with a single click.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Step 1: Log In or Skip It
Log in, or use Windscribe free without signing up for an account.
Step 2: Hit the Power Button
Click the big power button near the top left of the window.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: The app shows your new IP address and location.
Step 3: Check Your New IP
Search “what is my IP” in a browser to view the change.
✅ Résultat : Your traffic is now secured and encrypted end to end.
💡 Conseil de pro : The desktop app protects all web traffic on your computer. The browser extension covers only your browser.
Comment utiliser le bloqueur de publicités Windscribe R.O.B.E.R.T.
R.O.B.E.R.T. AD Blocker lets you filter ads, malware, and other junk domains at the DNS level.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Step 1: Open the R.O.B.E.R.T. Page
Log in on the Windscribe website and open the R.O.B.E.R.T. page.
Step 2: Choose Your Blocklists
Switch on Ads, Malware, or any other list you want.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: Every list you enabled shows a green toggle.
Étape 3 : Se reconnecter pour postuler
Reconnect so new rules load. You can disable any list the same way.
✅ Résultat : Ad and malware domains never resolve on any of your appareils.
💡 Conseil de pro : These rules follow your account, so your phone and laptop share one blocklist automatically.
How to Use Windscribe DNS Leak Tester
Test de fuite DNS lets you prove that your real IP address and DNS requests never leak.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Step 1: Connect First
Start the vpn connection before you open the test page.
Étape 2 : Exécuter le test
Open the Windscribe leak test page and let it finish.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: Every server listed belongs to Windscribe, not your provider.
Step 3: Close Any Leak
Turn on the built-in firewall so nothing escapes the tunnel.
✅ Résultat : Your real location stays hidden from every site you visit.
💡 Conseil de pro : Run this test each time you change protocol or install a new browser.
Comment utiliser les générateurs de configuration Windscribe
Configuration Générateurs lets you set up OpenVPN on a router or any device without the app.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Step 1: Open the Config Page
Log in on the website and open the Config Generators page.
Step 2: Pick OpenVPN and a Location
Choose OpenVPN, then a country such as Germany, Norway, or Latvia.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: A config file downloads with credentials shown below it.
Step 3: Paste It Into Your Router
Copy the Username and Password from the OpenVPN link into your router.
✅ Résultat : Every device on the network runs through the vpn, even a smart TV.
💡 Conseil de pro : To move the router later, change only the Server IP/Name field. Confirm it under Status > OpenVPN.
Comment utiliser une adresse IP statique Windscribe
IP statique lets you keep one steady IP address every time you connect.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Étape 1 : Ouvrez votre page de compte
Log in on the website and open your account information.
Step 2: Buy a Static IP
Pick a data center or residential address in the country you need.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: The new address sits at the top of your location list.
Step 3: Connect to It
Select the static entry in the app and connect to it.
✅ Résultat : Your bank and your work firewall see one familiar IP address.
💡 Conseil de pro : Worth it if a service blocked you for hopping between countries too often.
How to Use Windscribe Encryption
Cryptage le plus robuste lets you choose the protocol and cipher that guard your traffic.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Étape 1 : Ouvrir les paramètres de connexion
Click the hamburger icon, then open Connection settings.
Step 2: Pick a Protocol
Choose WireGuard for speed or OpenVPN for wider device support.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: The app reports the protocol you just selected.
Step 3: Reconnect and Confirm
Connect again and check the protocol name under the button.
✅ Résultat : Your traffic runs on the cipher you chose, not a default.
💡 Conseil de pro : If a network blocks VPNs, switch to Stealth. It hides the vpn connection inside normal web traffic.
Comment utiliser Windscribe Split Tunneling
Tunnelage fractionné lets you decide which apps and sites use the vpn connection.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Step 1: Open Split Tunneling
Open Settings and click the Split Tunneling tab.
Step 2: Add Your Apps
Switch it on, then add each app you want included or excluded.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :
✓ Point de contrôle: Each app you added appears in the list.
Step 3: Test the Split
Connect and confirm only the chosen apps show the new IP.
✅ Résultat : Banking apps stay local while your browser sits abroad.
💡 Conseil de pro : Exclude your home streaming app and keep everything else protected.
How to Use Windscribe LAN Traffic Controller
Trafic LAN lets you let printers and local devices work while the firewall is active.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Étape 1 : Ouvrir les paramètres de connexion
Open Settings and find the Allow LAN Traffic switch.
Step 2: Turn It On
Switch it on so local devices stay reachable while connected.
Voici à quoi cela ressemble :

✓ Point de contrôle: Your printer shows up on the network again.
Step 3: Reconnect and Print
Reconnect the VPN and send a test page to your printer.
✅ Résultat : You keep local access without dropping the vpn connection.
💡 Conseil de pro : Leave it off on public Wi-Fi. Strangers nearby could otherwise find your device.
Conseils et raccourcis pour Windscribe Pro
After two years of daily use, these are the shortcuts I actually rely on.
Shortcuts Worth Learning
| Action | Raccourci |
|---|---|
| Connect to your last location | Click the power button at the top left |
| Open the server list | Click the arrow beside the location name |
| Jump to ad blocking | Click the R.O.B.E.R.T. tab in the menu |
| Reach account information | Click your username, then My Account |
Fonctionnalités cachées que la plupart des gens ignorent
- Firewall lock: Blocks every packet outside the tunnel if the connection drops.
- Custom R.O.B.E.R.T. rules: Block or allow any domain you name, on all devices.
- Redirection de ports : Pair it with a static IP to reach a home server remotely.
Erreurs courantes à éviter avec Windscribe
Mistake #1: Trusting the browser extension alone
❌ Faux : Installing only the extension and assuming every app is covered.
✅ À droite : Install the desktop app. It protects all web traffic going in and out of your computer.
Mistake #2: Opening the browser before connecting
❌ Faux : Loading a blocked page first, then starting the vpn connection.
✅ À droite : Clear your cookies and start the VPN before launching the browser.
Mistake #3: Ignoring region settings on mobile
❌ Faux : Changing your server but leaving the old region set in the app.
✅ À droite : Change the region in app settings so mobile services match your server country.
Dépannage de Windscribe
Problem: The app will not connect
Cause: Wrong login information, or a firewall blocking the protocol.
Réparer: Verify your Windscribe login information, then switch protocol and try again.
Problem: A site still shows your real country
Cause: Geo tracking tools get tricked by VPN connections and cached cookies.
Réparer: Clear cookies, disconnect, then reconnect to a different server and reload.
Problem: The router shows the wrong location
Cause: The Server IP/Name field still points at your old country.
Réparer: Change that field only, then confirm the tunnel under Status > OpenVPN.
📌 Note: If none of these fix it, contact Windscribe support.
Qu'est-ce que Windscribe ?
VPN Windscribe is a privacy tool that hides your ip address and encrypts your traffic.
Think of it like a sealed tunnel between your device and the rest of the world.
Windscribe does not collect or sell user data, even for free users.
Regardez cette courte vidéo de présentation :
Il comprend les fonctionnalités clés suivantes :
- Traqueurs de blocs : Kills tracking scripts before your browser ever loads them
- Débloquer le contenu géo-restreint : Opens region-locked sites by moving you to another country
- Protection VPN de base : One-click protection for every connection your device makes
- Bloqueur de publicités R.O.B.E.R.T. : A DNS filter that blocks ads and malware account-wide
- Test de fuite DNS : A built-in check that confirms the tunnel is airtight
- Générateurs de configuration : Router and manual setup files for devices the app cannot reach
- Adresse IP statique : A dedicated address that banks and work tools recognise
- Cryptage le plus robuste : Protocol choice from WireGuard to Stealth for locked-down networks
- Tunnelage fractionné : Per-app routing so only what you choose goes through the tunnel
- Trafic LAN : Local network access that survives the VPN firewall
Pour une analyse complète, consultez notre Avis sur Windscribe.

Tarification de Windscribe
Here is what Windscribe costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prix | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|
| Élaborer un plan | Coutume | Users who need only one or two locations |
| Plan annuel | 5,75 $/mois | Anyone using the VPN daily |
| Forfait mensuel | 9,00 $/mois | Short trips and one-off projects |
Essai gratuit : A free plan gives up to 10GB of bandwidth per month with no payment.
Garantie de remboursement : Refunds are available on paid plans within the published refund window.
Both Pro plans include unlimited data and access to all Windscribe servers.
You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency.

💰 Meilleur rapport qualité-prix : Yearly Plan — the same features for far less over the long run.
Windscribe et ses alternatives
Here is how Windscribe sits against the rest of the market:
| Outil | Idéal pour | Prix | Notation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windscribe | Free data plus ad blocking | 5,75 $/mois | ⭐ 4,6 |
| NordVPN | Speed and server count | 4,99 $/mois | ⭐ 4,7 |
| ExpressVPN | Unblocking reliability | 8,32 $/mois | ⭐ 4,6 |
| Surfshark VPN | Appareils illimités | 2,99 $/mois | ⭐ 4,5 |
| ProtonVPN | Free unlimited data | 4,99 $/mois | ⭐ 4,5 |
| CyberGhost | Task-based servers | 2,19 $/mois | ⭐ 4,4 |
| Accès Internet privé | Custom settings | 2,19 $/mois | ⭐ 4,3 |
| PureVPN | Budget yearly deals | $2.11/mo | ⭐ 4.1 |
Sélection rapide :
- Meilleur résultat global : NordVPN — fastest across long distances.
- Meilleur budget : Windscribe — 10GB free every month.
- Idéal pour les débutants : PrivadoVPN — almost nothing to configure.
- Best for routers: Windscribe — config generators make setup painless.
🎯 Alternatives à Windscribe
Looking for Windscribe alternatives? Here are the options worth a look:
- 🚀 NordVPN : Huge server network and fast speeds for heavy streaming.
- 🌟 ExpressVPN : Polished apps and reliable access to blocked services worldwide.
- 💰 PureVPN : Cheap long-term plans with dedicated IP add-ons.
- ⚡ Surfshark VPN : Unlimited devices on one account at a low yearly price.
- 🔒 ProtonVPN : Swiss privacy law and a free plan with no data cap.
- 👶 PrivadoVPN : Simple apps and a free tier for casual users.
- 🧠 VPN AdGuard: Built by an ad-blocking company with strong filtering.
- 🎯 Bouclier virtuel : Privacy bundle aimed at families rather than power users.
- 🔧 StrongVPN: Solid router support and a straightforward pricing page.
- 🔥 FastestVPN: Budget pricing with lifetime deals for light use.
- 💼 Aura VPN : Part of a wider identity protection package.
- 📊 CyberGhost : Servers tuned for specific streaming and torrent tasks.
- 🏢 McAfee VPN : Comes bundled with McAfee antivirus subscriptions.
- ⭐ Accès Internet privé : Open-source apps with heavy customisation options.
- 🎨 Mysterium : Decentralised network paid for with crypto.
- 🚀 VPN SafeShell : Streaming-first service built around region unlocking.
- 💰 VPN Oyster : Small newer provider with low entry pricing.
Pour la liste complète, consultez notre Alternatives à Windscribe guide.
⚔️ Comparaison avec Windscribe
Here is the head-to-head on each one:
- Windscribe contre NordVPN: NordVPN wins on raw speed and server count. Windscribe wins on price and free data.
- Windscribe contre ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN unblocks more consistently. Windscribe costs far less per year.
- Windscribe contre PureVPN: PureVPN is cheaper upfront. Windscribe has better filtering and a real free tier.
- Windscribe contre Surfshark VPN: Surfshark allows unlimited devices. Windscribe gives sharper control per connection.
- Windscribe contre ProtonVPN: ProtonVPN has unlimited free data. Windscribe has R.O.B.E.R.T. and more free locations.
- Windscribe contre PrivadoVPN: Privado is easier for beginners. Windscribe offers deeper settings and router support.
- Windscribe contre AdGuard VPN: AdGuard focuses on filtering. Windscribe pairs filtering with a full VPN feature set.
- Windscribe vs VirtualShield: VirtualShield keeps things simple. Windscribe gives you config files and split tunneling.
- Windscribe contre StrongVPN: StrongVPN is router friendly. Windscribe matches it and adds ad blocking.
- Windscribe contre FastestVPN: FastestVPN is cheaper. Windscribe is more reliable on blocked streaming services.
- Windscribe contre Aura VPN : Aura bundles identity tools. Windscribe is the stronger standalone VPN.
- Windscribe contre CyberGhost: CyberGhost labels servers by task. Windscribe gives more control over each connection.
- Windscribe contre McAfee VPN: McAfee suits existing customers. Windscribe is better as a dedicated VPN.
- Windscribe contre Private Internet Access: PIA is more configurable. Windscribe has a friendlier app and a free plan.
- Windscribe contre Mysterium: Mysterium is decentralised. Windscribe is faster and far simpler to run.
- Windscribe contre SafeShell VPN: SafeShell targets streaming. Windscribe covers streaming plus privacy tooling.
- Windscribe contre Oyster VPN: Oyster is cheap and new. Windscribe has a longer track record and more servers.
Commencez à utiliser Windscribe dès maintenant
You now know how to use every major Windscribe feature:
- ✅ Bloquer les traqueurs
- ✅ Débloquez le contenu géo-restreint
- ✅ Protection VPN de base
- ✅ Bloqueur de publicités R.O.B.E.R.T.
- ✅ Test de fuite DNS
- ✅ Générateurs de configuration
- ✅ Adresse IP statique
- ✅ Cryptage ultra-sécurisé
- ✅ Tunnelage fractionné
- ✅ Trafic LAN
Étape suivante : Pick one feature and try it today.
La plupart des gens commencent par une protection VPN de base.
Here is my own setup after two years:

It takes less than five minutes to copy.
Foire aux questions
Comment utiliser mon VPN Windscribe ?
Install the app, log in with your username and password, then click the power button. Windscribe assigns a new IP address and encrypts your traffic immédiatement.
Comment savoir si Windscribe fonctionne ?
The app turns blue and shows a new IP address. Confirm it by running the Windscribe leak test page in your browser.
Est-ce que Windscribe VPN modifie votre localisation ?
Yes. Connecting to a server in Germany, Brazil, or Turkey gives you an IP address from that country and hides your real one.
Quels sont les meilleurs paramètres pour Windscribe ?
WireGuard with the firewall on suits most people. Switch to Stealth only when a network blocks standard vpn connection traffic.
Comment utiliser Windscribe VPN sur iPhone?
Install the app from the App Store, log in, then tap connect. Change the region in app settings if a service still looks blocked.













