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This how to use AuraVPN guide covers every feature:
- Aan de slag — Create your Aura account and install the app
- Hoe gebruik je bescherming tegen identiteitsdiefstal? — Watches your personal details and warns you the moment they leak
- Hoe gebruik je een verzekering tegen identiteitsdiefstal? — Pays out up to $1 million per adult for covered identity theft losses
- Hoe gebruik je financiële fraudebescherming? — Flags odd charges on your bank accounts before the money disappears
- Hoe VPN en online privacy te gebruiken — Encrypts your browsing activity and hides your real IP address in one tap
- Hoe gebruik je antivirussoftware? — Scans every device for malware with a near-perfect detection rate
- Hoe gebruik je kredietbewaking? — Tracks all three credit reports and alerts you to new accounts
- Hoe Data Broker verwijdering te gebruiken — Pulls your home address and phone number off people-search sites
- Hoe gebruik je de wachtwoordmanager en de kluis? — Stores every login in an encrypted vault and fixes weak passwords
- Hoe gebruik je de bescherming tegen spamoproepen en -berichten? — Silences robocalls and filters scam texts before they reach you
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I have run Aura for eight months on a laptop, an iPad and two phones.
I tested every feature here, including the parts Aura does not advertise.
Aura bundles multiple services into one subscription for online security.
Most people switch on the VPN and ignore the other eight tools.
That is a waste of money you have already spent.
This guide shows you how to use each one, step by step.
AuraVPN-handleiding
This How to Use AuraVPN tutorial walks through setup first, then every feature in the order I would enable them.
Getting Started with AuraVPN
Setup is a one-time job and takes about three minutes.
Here is what my own account looked like on day one:
Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.
Step 1: Create Your Aura Account
Go to https://www.aura.com/ and pick a plan.
Enter your email, then set a strong password.
You can test Aura free for 14 days before any charge lands.
✓ Controlepunt: Controleer uw inbox for the confirmation email.
Stap 2: Installeer de app
Download the Aura desktop app for Windows or macOS.
Grab the Aura mobile app from the App Store or Google Play.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The dashboard lists every tool on your plan.
Step 3: Finish the Setup Wizard
The wizard asks for the personal details it needs to monitor.
Each card has a chevron pointing down to expand it.
Tap the plus icon to open a section, and the minus icon to collapse it again.
How can I use Aura across a household? One login covers every seat on your plan.
Family and Kids plans unlock additional features like parental controls.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
How to Use AuraVPN Identity Theft Protector
Bescherming tegen identiteitsdiefstal Aura’s identity theft protections monitor your SSN, email and phone around the clock.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open het tabblad Identiteit.
Launch the Aura app and tap Identity in the bottom menu.
This is the hub for all identity theft protection services.
Step 2: Add What You Want Monitored
Enter your Social Security number, email addresses and phone numbers.
Add your home address so address monitoring starts too.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Every monitored item shows a green status badge.
Step 3: Turn On Push Alerts
Switch on push and email alerts under Notification Settings.
✅ Resultaat: Dark web monitoring now runs 24/7 on your personal details.
💡 Pro-tip: Aura claims alerts land up to 250 times faster than rivals, but only if push stays enabled.
How to Use AuraVPN Identity Theft Insurance
Identiteitsdiefstalverzekering Identity theft insurance refunds stolen funds, legal fees and lost wages after fraud.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open Your Policy
Go to Account, then Insurance, to see your active certificate.
Coverage sits at $1 million per adult on every paid plan.
Step 2: Save the Certificate
Download the PDF and store it outside your laptop.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your certificate shows today’s date and your plan name.
Step 3: File a Claim Fast
Submit the claim form within the deadline printed on the policy.
✅ Resultaat: You now know exactly what identity theft insurance covers before you need it.
💡 Pro-tip: Screenshot any fraudulent financial transactions first, then contact customer support to open the claim.
How to Use AuraVPN Financial Fraud Protector
Bescherming tegen financiële fraude Fraud protection watches your financial accounts and pings you on strange activity.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Koppel uw accounts
Open Financial and connect your bank accounts through the secure login.
Credit cards and investment accounts connect the same way.
Stap 2: Stel waarschuwingsdrempels in
Choose a dollar amount that triggers an instant alert.
I set mine at $50 to catch small test charges.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Each linked account shows a live balance and a monitoring toggle.
Step 3: Enable Credit Lock
Flip on credit lock to block new applications on your Experian file.
✅ Resultaat: Transaction monitoring now watches every charge on your financial accounts.
💡 Pro-tip: Thieves test a stolen card with a tiny purchase first, so keep your threshold low.
How to Use AuraVPN VPN & Online Privacy
VPN en online privacy Aura’s VPN is a virtual private network (VPN) built into the same app.
How do I use Aura VPN? Open the tab, then tap connect.
That is the whole answer for beginners — there are no settings to tune.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open het VPN-tabblad
Tap VPN inside the Aura app on your phone or laptop.
The same toggle sits in the Aura desktop app.
Step 2: Tap Connect
One click connects you to the fastest available server.
Aura picks the server location for you automatically.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The shield turns green and your IP address changes.
Step 3: Switch On Auto-Connect
Enable auto-connect so the VPN starts on any unsecured network.
That gives you private access to your online accounts from any cafe.
✅ Resultaat: Your browsing activity is now wrapped in military-grade encryption.
💡 Pro-tip: Safe Browsing runs beside the VPN and blocks known malicious websites before they load.
How to Use AuraVPN Antivirus
Antivirus Aura antivirus catches malware that a VPN connection can never stop on its own.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Install the Antivirus
Open Device Protection and install the antivirus program for your operating system.
It runs on Windows, macOS, Android en iOS-apparaten.
Stap 2: Voer een volledige scan uit
Start a full scan and let it finish before you close the app.
The first pass takes roughly 15 minutes.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The scan report lists zero threats or a quarantine list.
Step 3: Schedule Weekly Scans
Set a recurring weekly scan and leave real-time shielding on.
✅ Resultaat: The antivirus feature now blocks malicious sites and downloads in real time.
💡 Pro-tip: Run the first scan overnight, since a full sweep slows older laptops noticeably.
How to Use AuraVPN Credit Monitoring
Kredietbewaking Three-bureau credit monitoring covers Experian, Equifax and TransUnion together.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Verify Your Identity
Answer the knowledge questions Aura pulls from your credit file.
This unlocks three-bureau credit monitoring on your account.
Stap 2: Bekijk uw kredietrapport
Open the Credit tab and read your latest credit reports line by line.
Dispute anything you do not recognise straight away.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: All three bureaus show a score and a last-updated date.
Step 3: Set Score Change Alerts
Turn on alerts for new accounts, hard pulls and score drops.
✅ Resultaat: You get a full credit report refresh plus daily change alerts.
💡 Pro-tip: Check the report before any mortgage application, since fixing errors takes about 30 days.
How to Use AuraVPN Data Broker Remover
Gegevens Makelaarsverwijdering Data brokers sell your profile, and Aura files the opt-out requests for you.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Run the Exposure Scan
Enter your name, city and email to scan data broker sites.
Aura returned 47 listings on my first scan.
Step 2: Review the Match List
Confirm which profiles are actually yours before removal starts.
Skip the false matches to save Aura wasted requests.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Each listing moves to a Pending or Removed status.
Step 3: Start the Removals
Hit Remove All and let Aura file every opt-out request.
✅ Resultaat: Data brokers lose your address, and spam list removal cuts junk mail too.
💡 Pro-tip: Removals take 30 to 45 days, and brokers relist you, so let Aura re-scan monthly.
How to Use AuraVPN Password Manager & Vault
Wachtwoordbeheerder & Kluis Aura’s Vault works like standalone password managers, minus the extra bill.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Installeer de browserextensie
Add the Aura browser extension to Chrome, Edge or Safari.
It fills logins on every site you visit.
Step 2: Import Your Logins
Export a CSV from your old password manager and import it.
Aura’s Vault encrypts everything behind your master password.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The vault dashboard grades each login green, amber or red.
Step 3: Fix the Weak Ones
Open the security score and replace every reused entry.
✅ Resultaat: Weak passwords across your online accounts are now unique and encrypted.
💡 Pro-tip: Change the red entries first, because reused passwords cause the vast majority of account takeovers.
How to Use AuraVPN Spam Call & Message Protector
Bescherming tegen spamoproepen en -berichten Spam blocking runs from the Aura mobile app on both Android and iOS apparaten.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Grant Call Permissions
Open the Aura mobile app and allow call and message screening.
iOS handles this through Settings, then Phone, then Call Blocking.
Step 2: Turn On Spam Filtering
Toggle spam call blocking and scam tekst filtering on.
The Aura mobile app screen shows how many calls it stopped.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Blocked calls appear in a running weekly count.
Step 3: Report the Ones That Slip Through
Tap Report on any spam caller to sharpen the filter.
✅ Resultaat: Robocalls and scam texts stop reaching your lock screen.
💡 Pro-tip: Reporting scam texts also feeds Aura’s block list, so your whole family online benefits.
AuraVPN Pro Tips and Shortcuts
After eight months of daily use, these are the tips I actually kept.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
Aura ships no official hotkeys, so assign these yourself for a faster online experience.
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Assign your own extension hotkeys | chrome://extensions/shortcuts |
| Open the browser extension | Ctrl + Shift + A (user-assigned) |
| Autofill the saved login | Ctrl + Shift + L (user-assigned) |
| Search inside the Aura desktop app | Ctrl + F / Cmd + F |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Parental controls: Aura’s parental controls sit under Family, and the setup guide even uses a photo of a light-skinned child sitting with a tablet. The parental control features cover screen time, app blocking and content access controls.
- Veilig browsen: This blocks known scam and phishing pages, so keep it on even when the VPN connection is off.
- Jaarlijkse facturering: Paying yearly can save money against the monthly rate, and Aura offers the same 60-day guarantee either way.
AuraVPN Common Mistakes to Avoid
Mistake #1: Treating the VPN as Antivirus
❌ Fout: Assuming an encrypted internet connection stops viruses.
✅ Rechts: Is there a downside to using a VPN? Yes — it hides traffic but ignores malware, so run Aura antivirus alongside it.
Mistake #2: Expecting to Pick a Server Location
❌ Fout: Hunting for a country list so you can switch a Netflix library.
✅ Rechts: Aura’s VPN has no manual server picker and no protocol menu, so treat it as privacy, not streaming.
Mistake #3: Protecting One Device Only
❌ Fout: Installing Aura on your laptop and stopping there.
✅ Rechts: Most plans cover 10 devices per user, and the family plan adds up to 5 adults.
AuraVPN Troubleshooting
Problem: The VPN Won’t Connect
Oorzaak: A captive portal on public Wi-Fi blocks the handshake.
Repareren: Sign in to the network page first, then start the VPN connection.
Problem: A Site Blocks You While Connected
Oorzaak: Banks and streaming platforms flag shared VPN services.
Repareren: Toggle the VPN off for that tab, or update your operating system and retry.
Problem: Alerts Stop Arriving
Oorzaak: Battery saver kills background refresh for the Aura app.
Repareren: Whitelist Aura in battery settings, then contact customer support if alerts stay silent.
📌 Opmerking: Aura support answers by chat and phone seven days a week.
Wat is AuraVPN?
AuraVPN is Aura’s virtual private network, sold inside a wider online safety suite.
Is Aura a VPN? Partly — the VPN is one tool among nine.
Think of it like a security guard, a shredder and a locksmith sharing one badge.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- Bescherming tegen identiteitsdiefstal: Watches your personal details and warns you the moment they leak
- Verzekering tegen identiteitsdiefstal: Pays out up to $1 million per adult for covered identity theft losses
- Bescherming tegen financiële fraude: Flags odd charges on your bank accounts before the money disappears
- VPN en online privacy: Encrypts your browsing activity and hides your real IP address in one tap
- Antivirus: Scans every device for malware with a near-perfect detection rate
- Kredietbewaking: Tracks all three credit reports and alerts you to new accounts
- Verwijdering van databroker: Pulls your home address and phone number off people-search sites
- Wachtwoordbeheerder & Kluis: Stores every login in an encrypted vault and fixes weak passwords
- Bescherming tegen spamoproepen en -berichten: Silences robocalls and filters scam texts before they reach you
The only exception is where you live — Aura serves the US and its territories.
Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze AuraVPN review.
AuraVPN-prijzen
Here’s what Aura costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Familie | $32/maand | Maximaal 5 volwassenen plus een onbeperkt aantal kinderen |
| Stel | $22/maand | Twee volwassenen delen één account. |
| Individueel | $12/maand | One person, up to 10 devices |
| Kinderen | $10/maand | Ouderlijk toezicht en kindermonitoring |
Gratis proefperiode: Yes — 14 days, no charge upfront.
Geld-terug-garantie: Yes — 60 days on every plan.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Family — five adults for $32/month beats buying VPN services, a password manager and antivirus separately.
AuraVPN vs Alternatives
Is Aura a good VPN? Here’s how it lands against dedicated providers:
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| AuraVPN | All-in-one identity cover | $12/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| NordVPN | Speed and server choice | $12,99/maand | ⭐ 4.8 |
| ExpressVPN | Toegang tot streaming | $12,95/maand | ⭐ 4.7 |
| PureVPN | Budget yearly deals | $10.95/mo | ⭐ 4.4 |
| SurfsharkVPN | Onbeperkt aantal apparaten | $15,45/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| ProtonVPN | Gecontroleerde privacy | $9,99/maand | ⭐ 4.7 |
| PrivadoVPN | Gratis niveau | $10,99/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| CyberGhost | Beginners | $12,99/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: NordVPN — faster, audited, and you pick the server location.
- Beste budget: ProtonVPN — strong privacy record at under $10 a month.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: AuraVPN — one toggle, zero settings to misread.
- Best for identity theft: AuraVPN — no rival bundles credit and fraud protection this tightly.
🎯 AuraVPN Alternatives
Looking for AuraVPN alternatives? Here are the top options:
- 🚀 NordVPN: Huge server network, a real kill switch and split tunnelling Aura simply does not offer.
- ⭐ ExpressVPN: The reliable pick for unblocking streaming libraries from almost any country.
- 💰 PureVPN: Cheapest long-term plans, with decent speeds for everyday browsing.
- 🏢 SurfsharkVPN: Unlimited simultaneous devices, ideal for a big household.
- 🔒 ProtonVPN: Swiss privacy law, open-source apps and independent audits.
- 👶 PrivadoVPN: Free tier that lets you trial a VPN before paying anything.
- 🎯 CyberGhost: Preset profiles for streaming and torrenting, friendly to first-timers.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze AuraVPN alternatives gids.
⚔️ AuraVPN Compared
Hieronder een vergelijking van Aura met de concurrenten:
- AuraVPN versus NordVPN: Nord wins on VPN features outright. Aura wins if you also want identity theft protection.
- AuraVPN versus ExpressVPN: Express unblocks streaming; Aura’s VPN does not even let you change location.
- AuraVPN versus PureVPN: Pure is cheaper per month. Aura replaces four subscriptions at once.
- AuraVPN versus SurfsharkVPN: Surfshark covers unlimited devices. Aura caps at 10 per user but adds insurance.
- AuraVPN versus ProtonVPN: Proton is the stronger privacy tool. Aura is the stronger family safety net.
- AuraVPN versus PrivadoVPN: Privado has a free plan. Aura has no free tier, only the 14-day trial.
- AuraVPN versus CyberGhost: Both suit beginners. CyberGhost is available worldwide, while Aura serves US users only.
Start Using AuraVPN Now
You learned how to use every major Aura feature:
- ✅ Bescherming tegen identiteitsdiefstal
- ✅ Verzekering tegen identiteitsdiefstal
- ✅ Bescherming tegen financiële fraude
- ✅ VPN & Online Privacy
- ✅ Antivirus
- ✅ Kredietbewaking
- ✅ Verwijdering van databrokers
- ✅ Wachtwoordbeheerder & Kluis
- ✅ Bescherming tegen spamoproepen en -berichten
Volgende stap: Pick one feature and turn it on today.
Most people start with the VPN, since it takes a single tap.
Then add antivirus software the same evening.
Veelgestelde vragen
Is Aura VPN veilig?
Yes. Aura’s VPN protected my traffic with military-grade encryption on hotel Wi-Fi. It has no kill switch, though, so data can leak if the connection drops.
Is Aura beter dan Norton?
Aura’s identity theft protection is easier to read. Norton 360 with LifeLock packs more security features for a similar price, including a VPN kill switch.
Is Aura de moeite waard?
If you want identity theft protection, credit monitoring and a VPN in one bill, yes. If you only need a VPN, dedicated providers cost less.
Kan ik mijn locatie wijzigen met Aura VPN?
No. Aura picks the fastest server automatically and gives no country list. Can someone see if I am using VPN? Your network sees encrypted traffic, not the content.
Werkt Aura VPN met Netflix?
Not reliably. Without a server picker you cannot select a country, so Netflix usually serves your home library or blocks the session entirely.
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