Snelstart
Deze handleiding behandelt alle functies van ExpressVPN:
- Aan de slag — Create your ExpressVPN account and connect in three minutes
- Hoe gebruik je een advertentieblokker? — Strip ads out of browsers and apps on every device
- Hoe gebruik je een dedicated IP-adres? — Get a private IP nobody else shares for banking and work logins
- Hoe Threat Manager te gebruiken — Stop apps from talking to known malicious and tracking servers
- Hoe gebruik je gegevensverwijdering? — Make data brokers delete the personal records they sell about you
- Hoe Aircove-routers te gebruiken — Cover every device on your local network with one VPN connection
- Hoe gebruik je een snelle VPN? — Hold near-full speed on 4K streaming and large downloads
- Hoe gebruik je een wachtwoordmanager? — Store logins and autofill them on every device you own
- Hoe gebruik je een trackerblocker? — Cut off third-party trackers that follow you between websites
- Hoe gebruik je ouderlijk toezicht? — Keep adult and gambling sites off your kids devices automatically
- Hoe Identity Defender te gebruiken — Get alerted the moment your data shows up in a breach
Benodigde tijd: 5 minuten per film
Ook in deze handleiding: Professionele tips | Veelgemaakte fouten | Probleemoplossing | Prijzen | Alternatieven
Waarom zou je deze gids vertrouwen?
I’ve paid for ExpressVPN for three years and tested every feature here.
ExpressVPN is the most polished VPN app most people will ever install.
But most users never leave the power button screen.
Deze handleiding laat u zien hoe u alle belangrijke functies kunt gebruiken.
Stap voor stap, met screenshots en professionele tips.
ExpressVPN-handleiding
This How to Use ExpressVPN tutorial walks you through setup, then every feature in the app.
ExpressVPN
Connect in one click across more than 3,000 servers in 105 countries. 256-bit encryption, a strict zero-logs policy and a kill switch that never leaks. Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Aan de slag met ExpressVPN
Voordat je een functie kunt gebruiken, moet je eerst deze eenmalige installatie voltooien.
It takes three minutes and locks in your baseline beveiliging.
Stap 1: Maak uw account aan
Go to the ExpressVPN site and pick a plan.
Click Sign Up, enter your email and create a password.
✓ Controlepunt: Controleer uw inbox for the activation code.
Step 2: Install ExpressVPN on Your Device
Download the vpn client for Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
Run the installer, then open the app and log in.
Here’s what the setup looked like on my own machine:
✓ Controlepunt: You should see the big power button and a location name.
Stap 3: Verbinden en bevestigen
Click the power button to start the VPN connection.
Smart Location picks a nearby server for you automatically.
Open any IP lookup site to confirm your address changed.
Step 4: Set Up Other Devices (Optional)
Once you have installed ExpressVPN on your computer, add the rest.
One subscription covers eight devices connected at the same time.
For a router, download the .ovpn config file from your account dashboard.
In pfSense, import that file, set the WAN and VPN interface, and paste your credentials.
Once configured, pfSense builds the tunnel with OpenSSL and shows your certificate.
Add a kill switch firewall rule so no packets escape outside the tunnel.
Enable logging on those firewall rules before you post any support ticket.
On an EdgeRouter, modify the config to point at a user-pass.txt file instead.
For a TV or console, configure MediaStreamer DNS in the network settings.
✅ Klaar: Je bent klaar om een van de onderstaande functies te gebruiken.
Hoe gebruik je de ExpressVPN-advertentieblokkering?
Advertentieblokkering lets you strip ads out of browsers and apps on every device.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open Advanced Protection
Open the ExpressVPN app and click the Options gear icon.
Pick the Advanced Protection tab in your ExpressVPN configuration.
Step 2: Toggle the ad blocker on
Flip the Ad Blocker switch to enable it.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Ad Blocker shows a green toggle in the Options menu.
Step 3: Reconnect and test
Disconnect, then connect again to an ExpressVPN server.
Visit two ad-heavy websites and compare page speed.
✅ Resultaat: Ads are filtered at the DNS layer on every app, not just your browser.
💡 Pro-tip: Turn this off temporarily if a site refuses loading. Some pages misread the blocker as a firewall issue.
Hoe gebruik je een dedicated IP-adres van ExpressVPN?
Toegewezen IP-adres lets you get a private IP nobody else shares for banking and work logins.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Add it to your plan
Log in on the ExpressVPN site and open your account page.
Add the Dedicated IP option and pick a country.
Step 2: Activate the address
Copy the activation code and paste it into the app.
The pasted code links the IP to your ExpressVPN account.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The app header shows Dedicated IP instead of a city name.
Step 3: Connect through it
Choose Dedicated IP from the location list and connect.
✅ Resultaat: Banking portals and work dashboards stop flagging your login as suspicious.
💡 Pro-tip: Whitelist the dedicated IP inside your company firewall. It saves your IT team from approving a new address weekly.
Hoe ExpressVPN Threat Manager te gebruiken
Bedreigingsmanager lets you stop apps from talking to known malicious and tracking servers.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Confirm the protocol
Threat Manager needs Lightway or IKEv2 on desktop.
Open Options and set the protocol before you continue.
Step 2: Switch it on
Open Advanced Protection and enable Threat Manager.
Note that it works system-wide, not per browser.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: The counter starts climbing within an hour of normal browsing.
Step 3: Review what it caught
Check the blocked request counter after a day of normal usage.
✅ Resultaat: Malicious domains are dropped before packets ever leave your computer.
💡 Pro-tip: Threat Manager only runs while the VPN connection is live. Pair it with auto-connect so no gap opens at startup.
How to Use ExpressVPN Data Remover
Gegevens verwijderen lets you make data brokers delete the personal records they sell about you.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the removal tool
Sign in to your account on the ExpressVPN site.
Open Data Removal from the left menu.
Step 2: Submit your details
Enter your name, birth year and current city.
ExpressVPN uses this only to determine which broker records match you.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your dashboard lists broker names with a live status next to each.
Step 3: Track the requests
Watch the dashboard as each removal request moves to Complete.
✅ Resultaat: Your address and phone number drop off people-search websites.
💡 Pro-tip: Run a fresh scan every quarter. Brokers repost scraped data, so removal is maintenance rather than a one-time fix.
Hoe ExpressVPN Aircove-routers te gebruiken
Aircove-routers lets you cover every device on your local network with one VPN connection.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Wire it in
Connect the Aircove WAN port to your existing modem.
Step 2: Run the setup wizard
Open expressvpnrouter.com on a PC or phone.
Sign in and follow the on-screen instructions.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Every device on the network shows a VPN location in the router dashboard.
Step 3: Group your devices
Use Device Groups to send other devices through different countries.
Your TV can sit in the UK while your laptop stays local.
✅ Resultaat: Consoles, smart TVs and printers get covered without installing anything.
💡 Pro-tip: Aircove does not count against your device limit. It is the cheapest way past the eight-device cap.
Hoe gebruik je een snelle VPN?
Hogesnelheids-VPN lets you hold near-full speed on 4K streaming and large downloads.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Set Lightway
Open Options and choose Lightway under Protocol.
It is built for speed and connection stability.
Step 2: Run the speed test
Open the built-in speed test from the app menu.
It ranks ExpressVPN’s servers by speed from where you sit.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your speed test result sits close to your unprotected line speed.
Step 3: Pick the correct server
Connect to the top result, or let Smart Location choose.
Smart Location reads current network conditions automatically.
✅ Resultaat: HD and 4K streams play without buffering, and ISP throttling stops biting.
💡 Pro-tip: Wire your machine in over Ethernet. A cable beats Wi-Fi for both raw speed and stability every time.
Hoe gebruik je de wachtwoordmanager van ExpressVPN?
Wachtwoordbeheerder lets you store logins and autofill them on every device you own.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open Keys
Click the Keys icon inside the ExpressVPN app.
Create your master password and save the recovery code.
Step 2: Import existing logins
Export a CSV file from your browser, then import it.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Saved logins appear in Keys on your phone and computer.
Step 3: Install the extension
Add the Keys extension to Chrome, Edge or Firefox.
Autofill now works on every login page.
✅ Resultaat: Every account gets a unique password without you memorising anything.
💡 Pro-tip: Use the health check to find reused passwords. Fixing the ten worst does more than changing all of them.
Hoe gebruik je de ExpressVPN Tracker Blocker?
Trackerblokkering lets you cut off third-party trackers that follow you between websites.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open Advanced Protection
Go to Options, then Advanced Protection in the ExpressVPN app.
Tracker Blocker sits below the ad controls.
Step 2: Enable the blocker
Toggle Tracker Blocker on and close Options.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Tracker counts appear next to the blocked request log.
Step 3: Add exceptions if needed
Add any site that breaks to the allow list.
Analytics dashboards sometimes need this.
✅ Resultaat: Cross-site advertising profiles stop following you around the internet.
💡 Pro-tip: Trackers also live inside mobile apps. Keep this on when you are connected on a phone, not just a laptop.
Hoe gebruik je de ouderlijke controlefuncties van ExpressVPN?
Ouderlijk toezicht lets you keep adult and gambling sites off your kids devices automatically.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Open the controls
Find Parental Controls under Advanced Protection.
On Aircove, open the router dashboard instead.
Step 2: Choose categories
Switch on adult content and gambling filters.
You can modify these categories later.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: A blocked page loads a filter notice instead of the site.
Step 3: Apply per device
On Aircove, apply the filter to your child device group only.
✅ Resultaat: Filtering follows the child device on any network, not just home Wi-Fi.
💡 Pro-tip: Set this up on the router rather than the phone. Kids cannot uninstall a filter that lives upstream.
Hoe gebruik je ExpressVPN Identity Defender?
Identiteitsverdediger lets you get alerted the moment your data shows up in a breach.
Hieronder leggen we stap voor stap uit hoe je het gebruikt.
Step 1: Enrol your details
Open Identity Defender from your account dashboard.
Add the email addresses you want watched.
Step 2: Turn on alerts
Enable ID Alerts and the credit scanner.
US users get credit monitoring as an example of the wider service.
Zo ziet het eruit:
✓ Controlepunt: Your dashboard shows Monitoring Active next to each email.
Step 3: Act on a hit
Change the password on any flagged account right away.
✅ Resultaat: You hear about a breach in days rather than months.
💡 Pro-tip: Add your oldest email address first. Long-lived accounts appear in far more breach dumps than new ones.
ExpressVPN Pro-tips en -sneltoetsen
After three years of daily use, these are the shortcuts I actually rely on.
Shortcuts and Quick Actions
| Actie | Snelkoppeling |
|---|---|
| Connect to last server | Click the tray or menu bar icon |
| Switch location fast | Double-click a favourite in the location list |
| Reach every setting | Options gear icon in the app header |
| Save a location | Click the star beside any ExpressVPN server |
Verborgen functies die de meeste mensen over het hoofd zien
- Splittunneling: Options then Split Tunneling lets you determine which apps skip the tunnel. Keep banking apps off it.
- Network Lock: This kill switch halts all traffic if the connection drops, so nothing leaks to your local network.
- Shortcuts panel: Pin five apps or websites to launch straight after you connect.
- Protocol control: The desktop app exposes more protocol settings than mobile, which helps on a restricted network.
Here are the benefits I lean on most:
Each one is a setting you can enable today.
Veelvoorkomende fouten bij ExpressVPN die je moet vermijden
Mistake #1: Leaving the protocol on Automatic
❌ Fout: Accepting Automatic and blaming the service for slow loading times.
✅ Rechts: Set Lightway manually, then run the speed test to find the fastest server.
Mistake #2: Picking a distant server for no reason
❌ Fout: Connecting to Australia from Europe because the flag looks interesting.
✅ Rechts: Use the closest location unless you need geo-blocked content from a specific country.
Mistake #3: Ignoring Network Lock
❌ Fout: Turning the kill switch off because it interrupts downloads.
✅ Rechts: Leave it enabled. A brief pause beats exposing your real IP and data mid-transfer.
Probleemoplossing voor ExpressVPN
Problem: Netflix shows a proxy error
Oorzaak: That ExpressVPN server IP has been blocked by the streaming service.
Repareren: Clear cookies, then connect to a different city in the same country.
Problem: The app connects but websites will not load
Oorzaak: DNS is still pointing at your old settings, or a local firewall is dropping traffic.
Repareren: Disconnect, flush DNS, and allow the app through your firewall.
Problem: The router tunnel drops every few hours
Oorzaak: The config file uses a busy endpoint, or your pfSense box is short on memory.
Repareren: Download a fresh .ovpn config file, check MBUF usage on both interfaces, and save again.
📌 Opmerking: If none of these help, contact ExpressVPN support through the 24/7 live chat.
Wat is ExpressVPN?
ExpressVPN is VPN software that encrypts your internet traffic end to end.
Think of it as a sealed envelope wrapped around every request you send.
Some app stores still list it as Express VPN, written as two words.
ExpressVPN lets you choose from over 3,000 servers across 105 countries.
Traffic is secured with 256-bit encryption under a zero-logs policy.
Bekijk dit korte overzicht:
Het omvat de volgende belangrijke kenmerken:
- Advertentieblokkering: Blocks banner and video ads across your browser and apps, so pages finish loading faster.
- Toegewezen IP-adres: Gives you one static IP address that only you use, which cuts down on repeat CAPTCHAs.
- Bedreigingsbeheerder: Blocks outbound requests to malicious domains and data brokers while you stay connected.
- Gegevens verwijderen: Files removal requests with data broker sites and tracks each one until the record disappears.
- Aircove-routers: A Wi-Fi router with the VPN client built in, protecting your whole local network at once.
- Hogesnelheids-VPN: Runs the Lightway protocol across more than 3,000 servers in 160 locations across 105 countries.
- Wachtwoordbeheerder: Keys is the built-in password manager that syncs logins across the ExpressVPN app and browsers.
- Trackerblokkering: Blocks third-party tracking scripts so advertisers cannot rebuild your browsing history.
- Ouderlijk toezicht: Filters adult content on any device connected through the app or an Aircove router.
- Identiteitsverdediger: Watches credit activity and breach dumps, then alerts you when your details surface.
Voor een volledige recensie, zie onze ExpressVPN-recensie.
That dashboard view is where every feature above lives.
ExpressVPN-prijzen
Dit zijn de kosten van ExpressVPN in 2026:
| Plan | Prijs | Het beste voor |
|---|---|---|
| Basis | $2,44/maand | One person who wants a fast, secure VPN and nothing else |
| Geavanceerd | $3,14/maand | Adding the password manager, ad blocker and tracker blocker |
| Pro | $5,24/maand | Households that also want Data Removal and Identity Defender |
Gratis proefperiode: Yes on mobile, and every plan is refundable for 30 days.
Geld-terug-garantie: Yes, a full 30-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked.
💰 Beste prijs-kwaliteitverhouding: Advanced — it adds Keys and the blockers for well under a dollar more.
ExpressVPN versus alternatieven
How does ExpressVPN compare on price, speed and device support?
Bekijk deze vergelijking:
| Hulpmiddel | Het beste voor | Prijs | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExpressVPN | Speed and router support | $2,44/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| NordVPN | Server count | $3,39/maand | ⭐ 4.6 |
| Surfshark VPN | Onbeperkt aantal apparaten | $2,19/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| Proton VPN | Gebruikers die privacy vooropstellen | $4,49/maand | ⭐ 4,5 |
| CyberGhost | Streaming labels | $2,19/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| PureVPN | Budget long plans | $2.11/mo | ⭐ 4.2 |
| Privé internettoegang | Deep settings control | $2,03/maand | ⭐ 4.3 |
| PrivadoVPN | Gratis niveau | $1,11/maand | ⭐ 4.1 |
Snelle keuzes:
- Beste overall: ExpressVPN — fastest apps and the widest device coverage.
- Beste budget: PrivadoVPN — a usable free tier and very cheap paid plans.
- Het meest geschikt voor beginners: ExpressVPN — one button, no configuration needed.
- Best for large households: Surfshark VPN — no cap on simultaneous devices.
🎯 Alternatieven voor ExpressVPN
Op zoek naar alternatieven voor ExpressVPN? Dit zijn de beste opties:
- 🚀 NordVPN: Bigger server count and Meshnet, with strong speeds on NordLynx. Costs less on long plans.
- 💰 PureVPN: Cheap long-term plans with a dedicated IP add-on and decent streaming access.
- ⚡ Surfshark VPN: Unlimited simultaneous devices on one account, which suits large households.
- 🔒 Proton VPN: Swiss privacy, audited no-logs policy and a genuinely usable free tier.
- 👶 PrivadoVPN: Simple apps and a free plan with real streaming access for light users.
- 🎯 AdGuard VPN: Pairs well with AdGuard blocking tools and offers per-app exclusions.
- 🎨 VirtualShield: Family-focused bundle with malware filtering and simple pricing.
- 🔧 StrongVPN: Straightforward apps with solid manual router and Linux setup guides.
- 💼 SnelsteVPN: Very low lifetime pricing with ad blocking bundled in.
- 🏢 Aura VPN: Comes inside a wider identity theft protection suite for US households.
- 📊 CyberGhost: Streaming-labelled servers make picking the correct location effortless.
- ⭐ McAfee VPN: Included free with McAfee antivirus subscriptions on many PCs.
- 🌟 Privé internettoegang: Deep settings control, huge US coverage and open-source apps.
- 🧠 Mysterium: Decentralised node network where residential IP addresses are the selling point.
- 🔥 SafeShell VPN: Built around streaming access with a dedicated unblocking mode.
- 🎯 Oyster VPN: Small provider with cheap plans and simple apps for one or two devices.
Voor de volledige lijst, zie onze Alternatieven voor ExpressVPN gids.
⚔️ ExpressVPN vergeleken
Here is how ExpressVPN stacks up against each competitor:
- ExpressVPN versus NordVPN: NordVPN wins on price and raw server count. ExpressVPN wins on app polish and router support.
- ExpressVPN versus PureVPN: PureVPN is cheaper. ExpressVPN is faster and far more consistent at unblocking streaming services.
- ExpressVPN versus Surfshark VPN: Surfshark has no device cap. ExpressVPN holds speed better on distant servers.
- ExpressVPN versus Proton VPN: Proton VPN is stronger for activists. ExpressVPN is easier for everyday streaming.
- ExpressVPN versus PrivadoVPN: PrivadoVPN suits casual use. ExpressVPN handles heavy 4K and torrent loads better.
- ExpressVPN versus AdGuard VPN: AdGuard VPN is a filtering tool first. ExpressVPN is a full privacy service.
- ExpressVPN versus VirtualShield: VirtualShield targets families. ExpressVPN gives more locations and better speed.
- ExpressVPN versus StrongVPN: StrongVPN is fine for basics. ExpressVPN has wider device and app coverage.
- ExpressVPN versus FastestVPN: FastestVPN costs little. ExpressVPN is more reliable when a server gets blocked.
- ExpressVPN versus Aura VPN: Aura bundles identity tools. ExpressVPN now matches much of that with Identity Defender.
- ExpressVPN versus CyberGhost: CyberGhost labels servers by service. ExpressVPN unblocks more without needing labels.
- ExpressVPN versus McAfee VPN: McAfee VPN is a bundled extra. ExpressVPN is built as a standalone privacy product.
- ExpressVPN versus privé-internettoegang: PIA offers more knobs to configure. ExpressVPN is simpler and quicker to set up.
- ExpressVPN versus Mysterium: Mysterium uses peer nodes. ExpressVPN runs its own audited server fleet.
- ExpressVPN versus SafeShell VPN: SafeShell chases streaming only. ExpressVPN covers privacy, speed and streaming together.
- ExpressVPN versus Oyster VPN: Oyster VPN is budget-tier. ExpressVPN scales to routers, consoles and other devices.
Begin nu met het gebruik van ExpressVPN.
Je hebt geleerd hoe je alle belangrijke functies van ExpressVPN kunt gebruiken:
- ✅ Advertentieblokkering
- ✅ Toegewezen IP-adres
- ✅ Bedreigingsmanager
- ✅ Gegevens verwijderen
- ✅ Aircove-routers
- ✅ Snelle VPN
- ✅ Wachtwoordbeheerder
- ✅ Trackerblokkering
- ✅ Ouderlijk toezicht
- ✅ Identiteitsbeschermer
Volgende stap: Kies één functie en probeer die nu uit.
Most people start with the Ad Blocker.
Het duurt minder dan vijf minuten.
Veelgestelde vragen
Hoe gebruik ik ExpressVPN effectief?
Install ExpressVPN, log in, then set Lightway and auto-connect. Use Smart Location for speed, split tunneling for banking apps, and keep Network Lock enabled at all times.
Hoe gebruik ik ExpressVPN voor streaming?
Connect to an ExpressVPN server in the content country before opening the app. For devices without VPN support, configure MediaStreamer DNS in your TV or console settings.
Hoe gebruik je een VPN als beginner?
Create an account, install the app, log in, and click the power button. The default Smart Location picks a fast server, so no extra configuration is needed.
How does the ExpressVPN work?
It routes your internet traffic through an encrypted tunnel to ExpressVPN servers using 256-bit encryption. Websites see the server IP instead of yours, and no activity logs are kept.
Hoe gebruik ik een VPN stap voor stap?
Sign up, download the vpn client, log in with your credentials, pick a server location, then connect. Check your IP on a lookup site to confirm it changed.
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