Snelstart
Deze handleiding behandelt alle functies van Bitdefender VPN:
- Aan de slag — Maak een account aan en installeer de app
- How to Use Unified Platform — Reach the VPN app, antivirus, and privacy tools from one Bitdefender interface
- How to Use Simplify Threat Detection — Catch risky files and pages before they touch your device
- How to Use Managed Detection and Response — Get told what went wrong and what to do about it
- How to Use AI-Powered Cybersecurity — Pick the fastest route through an extensive network of servers
- How to Use Effortless Security — Keep the VPN app connected without remembering to press anything
- How to Use Device Security — Cover a phone or tablet with the same subscription
- How to Use Bitdefender Cyberpedia — Look up any security term you meet inside the app
- How to Use Digital Identity Protection — See where your personal data has already leaked
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 Bitdefender VPN for two years across a Windows PC, a Mac, and a phone.
Every screen below is one I opened myself.
Bitdefender VPN encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address.
It ships free with every Bitdefender beveiliging solution, capped at 200 MB of traffic a day.
This guide shows you how to use Bitdefender VPN properly, feature by feature.
Setup first, then the settings most people never open.
Bitdefender VPN-handleiding
This How to Use Bitdefender VPN tutorial walks through the Bitdefender VPN app from install to the advanced settings.
Bitdefender VPN
Hide your IP address on any network with one click. Bitdefender Premium VPN unlocks over 3,000 servers in more than 100 countries and covers ten apparaten. Start free, then upgrade when the 200 MB daily cap gets in your way.
Aan de slag met Bitdefender VPN
Voordat je een functie kunt gebruiken, moet je eerst deze eenmalige installatie voltooien.
Het duurt ongeveer drie minuten.
Here is what the first week looked like for me:
Laten we nu elke stap eens doornemen.
Step 1: Create Your Bitdefender Central Account
Open a Bitdefender Central account with the email address you paid with.
Find the purchase email you received after buying Bitdefender Premium VPN.
Click ACTIVATE SUBSCRIPTION, paste the activation code, and accept the subscription agreement.
You can also buy a subscription directly inside the free app.
✓ Controlepunt: Your Bitdefender account shows an active Bitdefender Premium VPN subscription.
Stap 2: Installeer de app
Three routes work: the product page, Bitdefender Central, or an existing suite.
On the Bitdefender Central homepage, open the list of Bitdefender subscription products.
Click the cloud icon beside your plan, then click Install software.
Choose Download for this device and the Bitdefender installer will start downloading.
Run it, follow the on-screen instructions, and enter your administrator username when asked.
To install Bitdefender on Windows, check the requirement first.
Any Windows PC newer than Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 works.
Already running a Bitdefender security solution? Open Privacy and click Install Bitdefender VPN instead.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The install button reads Installed once the app is successfully installed.
Step 3: Launch It Once
Launch Bitdefender VPN from the Start menu or Applications folder.
Op een Mac, click Open Security Preferences when the prompt appears on your Mac’s screen.
Approve the profile so the VPN interface can route your internet connection.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
How to Use Bitdefender VPN Platform
Uniform platform lets you reach the VPN app, antivirus, and privacy tools from one Bitdefender interface.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the Bitdefender Interface
Open your Bitdefender Total Security app from the system tray.
The left sidebar lists every module tied to your plan.
Step 2: Open the Privacy Panel
Click the Privacy icon in the left sidebar.
The Privacy window groups VPN, Wachtwoordbeheerder, and Anti-tracker together.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The VPN panel shows a Connect button and your current status.
Step 3: Pin the Modules You Open Daily
Use the drop-down menu on any tile to send it to the dashboard.
✅ Resultaat: Every privacy tool now sits two clicks away.
💡 Pro-tip: Right-click the tray icon to open the VPN panel without loading the full dashboard.
How to Use Bitdefender VPN Threat Detector
Simplify Threat Detection lets you catch risky files and pages before they touch your device.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Voer een systeemscan uit
Open the Protection panel and start a System Scan.
Bitdefender Antivirus checks running processes first, so results arrive fast.
Step 2: Turn On Online Threat Prevention
Flip the toggle for web filtering and leave it on.
It blocks pages built by malicious actors before they load.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The Protection panel reports zero pending issues.
Step 3: Keep the Tunnel On in Cafes
Connect the VPN whenever you join public Wi-Fi.
Scanning stops bad files, and the tunnel hides what you send over that Wi-Fi network.
✅ Resultaat: Both layers of the security solution now run at once.
💡 Pro-tip: Schedule the weekly scan for a lunch hour so it never competes with a video call.
How to Use Bitdefender VPN Managed Detector and Responser
Gecontroleerde detectie en respons lets you get told what went wrong and what to do about it.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open Your Account Dashboard
Sign in to Bitdefender Central in any browser.
Every device on your plan reports its status here.
Step 2: Switch On Alerts
Open Notifications and tick the corresponding box for each device.
You then receive Bitdefender VPN notifications the moment a session drops.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The bell icon shows a green status for every listed device.
Step 3: Read the Weekly Report
Skim the report for repeat warnings on one device.
✅ Resultaat: Nothing fails quietly on a machine you rarely touch.
💡 Pro-tip: Turn off marketing alerts in the same screen so real warnings stand out.
How to Use Bitdefender VPN AI-Powered Cybersecurity
AI-Powered Cybersecurity lets you pick the fastest route through an extensive network of servers.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Hit Connect
Click the main connect button for instant encryption and IP masking.
Bitdefender VPN encrypts the traffic and swaps your real IP address for a shared one.
Step 2: Choose a Location
Open Locations and keep Automatic for speed, or pick a country.
Premium features open the full list of over 3,000 servers in more than 100 countries.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The dashboard shows secured traffic, connection time, and recent locations.
Step 3: Match the Protocol to the Network
Schakel tussen WireGuard en OpenVPN in settings when speeds dip.
✅ Resultaat: Your online activities leave the device already wrapped.
💡 Pro-tip: When a site blocks you, try a neighbouring country instead of the same city.
How to Use Bitdefender VPN Security
Moeiteloze beveiliging lets you keep the VPN app connected without remembering to press anything.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Enable Startup Options
Open Settings and turn on Open on Startup and Connect on Startup.
Your internet connection is then encrypted from the first second of the session.
Step 2: Add an Auto-Connect Rule
Set the app to connect on public or unsecured networks.
Bitdefender Internet Security users get the same free tier, capped at 200 MB a day.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The status line reads Connected before you open a browser.
Step 3: Set Split Tunneling
List the apps that should bypass the tunnel and keep access to local devices.
✅ Resultaat: The Bitdefender security solution protects you without a single click.
💡 Pro-tip: Leave your printer app outside the tunnel so home printing keeps working.
How to Use Bitdefender VPN Device Security
Device Security lets you cover a phone or tablet with the same subscription.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Find the App on Mobile
Open the Google Play Store on your Android smartphone.
Tap the search icon, type Bitdefender VPN in the search bar, then press the search key.
Pick the official entry from the search results.
Step 2: Install and Open
Tap the install button, click Install if a prompt appears, and wait for it to finish.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The phone shows Connected with the same country as your desktop.
Step 3: Sign In Once
Use the same account on every Android device and iOS device you own.
✅ Resultaat: Premium covers up to ten devices at the same time.
💡 Pro-tip: Add the widget to your home screen so the phone connects in one tap.
How to Use Bitdefender Cyberpedia
Bitdefender Cyberpedia lets you look up any security term you meet inside the app.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Stap 1: Open de bibliotheek
Visit the Cyberpedia section published by Bitdefender SRL.
Step 2: Search the Term
Type the phrase from your alert, such as DNS leak or kill switch.
Each entry explains the risk and the fix in a few paragraphs.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: You can explain the alert in your own words.
Step 3: Apply It
Change the one setting the entry points at, then re-test.
✅ Resultaat: Warnings stop being noise you dismiss.
💡 Pro-tip: Most people who use Bitdefender skip this library, then guess at settings instead.
How to Use Bitdefender VPN Digital Identity Protector
Digital Identity Protection lets you see where your personal gegevens has already leaked.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open Identity Protection
Launch the module from your account dashboard.
Step 2: Add What You Want Watched
Enter each email address and phone number you still use.
The first scan pulls years of old breach records.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Every account shows either Resolved or Action needed.
Step 3: Work Through the List
Change the flagged passwords with the VPN running so your IP address stays hidden.
✅ Resultaat: You know which old accounts are worth closing.
💡 Pro-tip: Start with the breaches that exposed passwords, not the ones that only exposed an email.
Tips en sneltoetsen voor Bitdefender VPN Pro
After two years with the app, these are the habits that saved me time.
Toetsenbord sneltoetsen
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Open the app from the system tray | Double-click the tray icon |
| Connect to the highlighted server | Binnenkomen |
| Move through the location list | Tab, then arrow keys |
| Send the window back to the tray | Esc |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- DNS-level ad blocking: Turn on the ad blocker in Settings and trackers get dropped before the page loads.
- Splittunneling: Let banking apps skip the tunnel while everything else stays encrypted.
- Traffic dashboard: The main screen logs secured traffic and connection time, which shows how much of the free cap is left.
Veelvoorkomende fouten bij Bitdefender VPN die je moet vermijden
Mistake #1: Streaming on the Free Tier
❌ Fout: Starting a film on the free plan, which stops at 200 MB a day.
✅ Rechts: Upgrade to Premium for unlimited traffic, or save the free allowance for logins and banking.
Mistake #2: Leaving the Protocol Alone
❌ Fout: Blaming the service when a hotel network throttles the default protocol.
✅ Rechts: Switch between WireGuard and OpenVPN in settings and re-test before giving up.
Mistake #3: Dismissing the First Permission Prompt
❌ Fout: Closing the macOS prompt, then wondering why the app never connects.
✅ Rechts: Grant permission in Security and Privacy settings the first time you connect.
Probleemoplossing voor Bitdefender VPN
Problem: The App Will Not Connect
Oorzaak: The system profile was never approved.
Repareren: Reopen the app, allow the profile, and restart the machine once.
Problem: Speeds Drop Sharply
Oorzaak: A distant server, or a protocol the network dislikes.
Repareren: Set Locations back to Automatic, then try the other protocol.
Problem: The Subscription Does Not Appear
Oorzaak: The app is signed in to a different account.
Repareren: Sign out, sign back in with the email you paid with, and refresh.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these fix your issue, contact Bitdefender support.
Wat is Bitdefender VPN?
Bitdefender VPN is a privacy tool that encrypts your traffic and hides your IP address.
Think of it as a sealed envelope around everything your device sends.
Connected, you bladeren the internet anonymously and securely on any network.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- Geïntegreerd platform: One Bitdefender interface for the VPN, antivirus, and privacy tools you own
- Simplify Threat Detection: Scanning and web filtering that run beside the tunnel, not against it
- Managed Detection and Response: Alerts and weekly reports that explain each event in plain language
- AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Automatic server picking across 3,000+ servers in more than 100 countries
- Effortless Security: Startup and auto-connect rules that protect the connection before you log in
- Device Security: One subscription covering up to ten devices across desktop and mobile
- Bitdefender Cyberpedia: A plain-English library explaining the terms the apps put in front of you
- Digital Identity Protection: Breach monitoring for the email addresses and numbers tied to your accounts
Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze Bitdefender VPN-recensie.
Bitdefender VPN-prijzen
Here’s what Bitdefender costs in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender Total Security | $59,99/jaar | Households covering up to five devices |
| Bitdefender Premium Beveiliging | $79,99/jaar | Anyone who wants unlimited VPN traffic |
| Bitdefender Ultimate Security | $89,99/jaar | Adding identity monitoring to the bundle |
| Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus | $119,99/jaar | Full identity restoration support |
Gratis proefperiode: Yes — the free tier is built in, limited to 200 MB a day.
Geld-terug-garantie: Yes — 30 days on annual plans.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Bitdefender Premium Security — it removes the daily cap and keeps the antivirus.
Bitdefender VPN versus alternatieven
How does Bitdefender VPN compare? Here is the landscape.
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bitdefender VPN | Bundled privacy | $59,99/jaar | ⭐ 4.6 |
| NordVPN | Snelheid | $3,39/maand | ⭐ 4.8 |
| ExpressVPN | Betrouwbaarheid | $8,32/maand | ⭐ 4.7 |
| Surfhaai VPN | Onbeperkt aantal apparaten | $2,19/maand | ⭐ 4.7 |
| Proton VPN | Privacy record | $4,99/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| CyberGhost | Streaming | $2,19/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| PureVPN | Budget plans | $2.11/mo | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Privé internettoegang | Manual control | $2,03/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: NordVPN — fastest servers and the widest network.
- Beste budget: Surfshark VPN — unlimited devices for the price of one.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: Bitdefender VPN — one button, already inside your antivirus.
- Het meest geschikt voor streaming: CyberGhost — servers labelled by platform.
🎯 Alternatieven voor Bitdefender VPN
Looking for Bitdefender VPN alternatives? These are the ones worth testing:
- 🚀 NordVPN: Bigger server count and faster speeds for streaming and torrenting.
- 💰 ExpressVPN: Works in restrictive countries where cheaper apps get blocked.
- 🎨 PureVPN: Cheap long plans with dedicated IP add-ons for remote work.
- ⚡ Surfshark VPN: Unlimited devices on one plan, which beats the ten-device cap.
- 🔒 Proton VPN: Swiss privacy law and a free tier without a daily data cap.
- 🧠 PrivadoVPN: Ten free gigabytes a month, far above the 200 MB limit here.
- 👶 AdGuard VPN: Pairs a light tunnel with the best ad filtering in the group.
- 🏢 VirtualShield: Router-level setup for people who want whole-home coverage.
- 🔧 StrongVPN: Simple apps and stable connections for non-technical households.
- 🌟 SnelsteVPN: Lifetime deals that cost less than one year of most rivals.
- ⭐ Aura VPN: Bundled with identity monitoring for families on one bill.
- 🎯 CyberGhost: Servers labelled by streaming service, so guessing stops.
- 💼 McAfee VPN: The closest match if you already run McAfee security.
- 📊 Privé internettoegang: Deep manual controls for people who tune encryption settings.
- 🔥 Mysterium: A decentralised network with pay-per-gigabyte billing.
- 🚀 SafeShell VPN: Built around streaming libraries rather than general browsing.
- 💰 Oyster VPN: A small, low-cost app for one or two devices.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Alternatieven voor Bitdefender VPN gids.
⚔️ Bitdefender VPN vergeleken
Here is the head-to-head against each one:
- Bitdefender VPN versus NordVPN: NordVPN wins on raw speed and server choice. Bitdefender VPN wins if you already pay for the antivirus.
- Bitdefender VPN versus ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN unblocks more, and costs more. Bitdefender VPN is the better value inside a bundle.
- Bitdefender VPN versus PureVPN: PureVPN is cheaper per year. Bitdefender VPN has cleaner apps and no upsell pop-ups.
- Bitdefender VPN versus Surfshark VPN: Surfshark allows unlimited devices. Bitdefender VPN stops at ten, but manages them from one account.
- Bitdefender VPN versus Proton VPN: Proton has the stronger privacy record. Bitdefender VPN has the stronger malware protection beside it.
- Bitdefender VPN versus PrivadoVPN: Privado free beats Bitdefender free on data. Paid plans are close, and Bitdefender adds antivirus.
- Bitdefender VPN versus AdGuard VPN: AdGuard filters ads better. Bitdefender VPN also blocks trackers at the DNS level and adds scanning.
- Bitdefender VPN vs VirtualShield: VirtualShield covers routers. Bitdefender VPN covers devices, which suits people who reis.
- Bitdefender VPN versus StrongVPN: StrongVPN is simpler. Bitdefender VPN gives you more settings once you want them.
- Bitdefender VPN versus FastestVPN: FastestVPN wins on price alone. Bitdefender VPN wins on app quality and support.
- Bitdefender VPN versus Aura VPN: Aura leads on identity monitoring. Bitdefender matches it in the Ultimate plans.
- Bitdefender VPN versus CyberGhost: CyberGhost labels streaming servers. Bitdefender VPN keeps the list short and lets Automatic decide.
- Bitdefender VPN versus McAfee VPN: Both ship inside an antivirus suite. Bitdefender scores higher in independent malware tests.
- Bitdefender VPN versus Private Internet Access: PIA offers more manual control. Bitdefender VPN offers fewer decisions, which suits most homes.
- Bitdefender VPN versus Mysterium: Mysterium is experimental and pay-as-you-go. Bitdefender VPN is the safer daily driver.
- Bitdefender VPN versus SafeShell VPN: SafeShell targets streaming only. Bitdefender VPN handles everyday privacy better.
- Bitdefender VPN versus Oyster VPN: Oyster is cheap for one device. Bitdefender VPN scales to a whole household.
Begin nu met het gebruik van Bitdefender VPN.
You now know how to use every major feature:
- ✅ Unified Platform
- ✅ Simplify Threat Detection
- ✅ Managed Detection and Response
- ✅ AI-Powered Cybersecurity
- ✅ Effortless Security
- ✅ Device Security
- ✅ Bitdefender Cyberpedia
- ✅ Digital Identity Protection
Volgende stap: Kies één functie en probeer die nu uit.
Most people start with the Unified Platform.
Het duurt minder dan vijf minuten.
Veelgestelde vragen
Is het een goed idee om Bitdefender VPN te gebruiken?
Yes, for everyday privacy. It encrypts traffic, blocks trackers at DNS level, and sits inside software you already pay for. Dedicated rivals still win on speed.
Verbergt Bitdefender VPN je IP-adres?
Yes. Once connected, sites see the server IP address instead of yours. The traffic between your device and that server stays encrypted.
Heeft Bitdefender een ingebouwde VPN?
Yes. Every Bitdefender security solution includes the VPN free, capped at 200 MB a day. Premium removes the cap and opens all servers.
Vertraagt Bitdefender VPN het internet?
Slightly, like any VPN. Automatic server picking keeps the loss small. Switching between WireGuard and OpenVPN usually recovers most of the speed.
Wat is de dagelijkse limiet voor Bitdefender VPN?
The free tier allows 200 MB per day per device, with a short server list. Bitdefender Premium VPN removes both limits.
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