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Este guia abrange todos os recursos do Windscribe:
- Começando — Crie sua conta e instale o aplicativo
- Como usar rastreadores de blocos — Stop ad networks and scripts from following you
- Como usar o recurso Desbloquear Conteúdo com Restrição Geográfica — Watch services that are blocked in your country
- Como usar a proteção básica de VPN — Get a new IP address with one click
- Como usar o bloqueador de anúncios R.O.B.E.R.T. — Filter ads and malware at the DNS level
- Como usar o teste de vazamento de DNS — Confirm your real IP address never leaks
- Como usar os geradores de configuração — Set up OpenVPN on routers and other devices
- Como usar um IP estático — Keep the same IP address every time you connect
- Como usar a criptografia mais forte — Pick the protocol that protects your traffic
- Como usar o tunelamento dividido — Escolha quais aplicativos usarão a conexão VPN
- Como usar o tráfego da LAN — Let printers and local devices through the firewall
Tempo necessário: 5 minutos por filme
Neste guia também: Dicas profissionais | Erros comuns | Solução de problemas | Preços | Alternativas
Por que confiar neste guia?
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.
Tutorial do 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 dados and access to all Windscribe servers.
Primeiros passos com o Windscribe
Antes de usar qualquer recurso, conclua esta configuração única.
Leva cerca de três minutos.
Passo 1: Crie sua conta
Go to the Windscribe homepage and click Download or Sign Up.
Enter your email, pick a username, and create a password.
✓ Ponto de verificação: Verifique o seu caixa de entrada para o e-mail de confirmação.
Passo 2: Instale o aplicativo
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.
Eis como o painel de controle se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: You should see the main connect screen.
Passo 3: Conecte-se pela primeira vez
Pick a location from the list and click connect.
Your device is assigned a new IP address straight away.
✅ Concluído: Você está pronto para usar qualquer um dos recursos abaixo.
Como usar os rastreadores de blocos do Windscribe
Rastreadores de Blocos lets you stop ad networks and scripts from following you across every page you visit.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Passo 1: Abra o aplicativo
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.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: The Trackers toggle turns green in the app.
Etapa 3: Conecte e teste
Connect to a server, then load any news page in your browser.
✅ Resultado: Tracking scripts are blocked before they reach your browser.
💡 Dica profissional: 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
Desbloquear conteúdo com restrição geográfica 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.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: 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.
✅ Resultado: The blocked service loads as if you lived in that country.
💡 Dica profissional: 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
Proteção básica de VPN 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.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: 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.
✅ Resultado: Your traffic is now secured and encrypted end to end.
💡 Dica profissional: The desktop app protects all web traffic on your computer. The browser extension covers only your browser.
Como usar o bloqueador de anúncios 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.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: Every list you enabled shows a green toggle.
Etapa 3: Reconecte-se para Aplicar
Reconnect so new rules load. You can disable any list the same way.
✅ Resultado: Ad and malware domains never resolve on any of your dispositivos.
💡 Dica profissional: These rules follow your account, so your phone and laptop share one blocklist automatically.
How to Use Windscribe DNS Leak Tester
Teste de Vazamento de 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.
Etapa 2: Execute o teste
Open the Windscribe leak test page and let it finish.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: 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.
✅ Resultado: Your real location stays hidden from every site you visit.
💡 Dica profissional: Run this test each time you change protocol or install a new browser.
Como usar os geradores de configuração do Windscribe
Configuração Geradores 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.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: 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.
✅ Resultado: Every device on the network runs through the vpn, even a smart TV.
💡 Dica profissional: To move the router later, change only the Server IP/Name field. Confirm it under Status > OpenVPN.
Como usar o IP estático do Windscribe
IP estático lets you keep one steady IP address every time you connect.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Passo 1: Abra a página da sua conta
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.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: 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.
✅ Resultado: Your bank and your work firewall see one familiar IP address.
💡 Dica profissional: Worth it if a service blocked you for hopping between countries too often.
How to Use Windscribe Encryption
Criptografia mais forte lets you choose the protocol and cipher that guard your traffic.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Passo 1: Abra as Configurações de Conexão
Click the hamburger icon, then open Connection settings.
Step 2: Pick a Protocol
Choose WireGuard for speed or OpenVPN for wider device support.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: The app reports the protocol you just selected.
Step 3: Reconnect and Confirm
Connect again and check the protocol name under the button.
✅ Resultado: Your traffic runs on the cipher you chose, not a default.
💡 Dica profissional: If a network blocks VPNs, switch to Stealth. It hides the vpn connection inside normal web traffic.
Como usar o recurso Split Tunneling do Windscribe
Túneis divididos 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.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: Each app you added appears in the list.
Step 3: Test the Split
Connect and confirm only the chosen apps show the new IP.
✅ Resultado: Banking apps stay local while your browser sits abroad.
💡 Dica profissional: Exclude your home streaming app and keep everything else protected.
How to Use Windscribe LAN Traffic Controller
Tráfego de LAN lets you let printers and local devices work while the firewall is active.
Here is how it works, step by step.
Passo 1: Abra as Configurações de Conexão
Open Settings and find the Allow LAN Traffic switch.
Step 2: Turn It On
Switch it on so local devices stay reachable while connected.
Eis como isso se parece:
✓ Ponto de verificação: Your printer shows up on the network again.
Step 3: Reconnect and Print
Reconnect the VPN and send a test page to your printer.
✅ Resultado: You keep local access without dropping the vpn connection.
💡 Dica profissional: Leave it off on public Wi-Fi. Strangers nearby could otherwise find your device.
Dicas e Atalhos do Windscribe Pro
After two years of daily use, these are the shortcuts I actually rely on.
Shortcuts Worth Learning
| Ação | Atalho |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Características ocultas que a maioria das pessoas não percebe
- 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.
- Encaminhamento de portas: Pair it with a static IP to reach a home server remotely.
Erros comuns a evitar no Windscribe
Mistake #1: Trusting the browser extension alone
❌ Errado: Installing only the extension and assuming every app is covered.
✅ Direita: Install the desktop app. It protects all web traffic going in and out of your computer.
Mistake #2: Opening the browser before connecting
❌ Errado: Loading a blocked page first, then starting the vpn connection.
✅ Direita: Clear your cookies and start the VPN before launching the browser.
Mistake #3: Ignoring region settings on mobile
❌ Errado: Changing your server but leaving the old region set in the app.
✅ Direita: Change the region in app settings so mobile services match your server country.
Solução de problemas do Windscribe
Problem: The app will not connect
Causa: Wrong login information, or a firewall blocking the protocol.
Consertar: Verify your Windscribe login information, then switch protocol and try again.
Problem: A site still shows your real country
Causa: Geo tracking tools get tricked by VPN connections and cached cookies.
Consertar: Clear cookies, disconnect, then reconnect to a different server and reload.
Problem: The router shows the wrong location
Causa: The Server IP/Name field still points at your old country.
Consertar: Change that field only, then confirm the tunnel under Status > OpenVPN.
📌 Observação: If none of these fix it, contact Windscribe support.
O que é o 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.
Assista a este breve vídeo de apresentação:
Inclui estas características principais:
- Rastreadores de blocos: Kills tracking scripts before your browser ever loads them
- Desbloquear conteúdo com restrição geográfica: Opens region-locked sites by moving you to another country
- Proteção básica de VPN: One-click protection for every connection your device makes
- Bloqueador de anúncios R.O.B.E.R.T.: A DNS filter that blocks ads and malware account-wide
- Teste de vazamento de DNS: A built-in check that confirms the tunnel is airtight
- Geradores de Configuração: Router and manual setup files for devices the app cannot reach
- IP estático: A dedicated address that banks and work tools recognise
- Criptografia mais forte: Protocol choice from WireGuard to Stealth for locked-down networks
- Túneis divididos: Per-app routing so only what you choose goes through the tunnel
- Tráfego de LAN: Local network access that survives the VPN firewall
Para uma análise completa, consulte nosso artigo. Análise do Windscribe.
Preços do Windscribe
Here is what Windscribe costs in 2026:
| Plano | Preço | Ideal para |
|---|---|---|
| Elabore um plano | Personalizado | Users who need only one or two locations |
| Plano Anual | US$ 5,75/mês | Anyone using the VPN daily |
| Plano Mensal | US$ 9,00/mês | Short trips and one-off projects |
Teste grátis: A free plan gives up to 10GB of bandwidth per month with no payment.
Garantia de reembolso: 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.
💰 Melhor custo-benefício: Yearly Plan — the same features for far less over the long run.
Windscribe vs. Alternativas
Here is how Windscribe sits against the rest of the market:
| Ferramenta | Ideal para | Preço | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windscribe | Free data plus ad blocking | US$ 5,75/mês | ⭐ 4,6 |
| NordVPN | Speed and server count | US$ 4,99/mês | ⭐ 4,7 |
| ExpressVPN | Unblocking reliability | US$ 8,32/mês | ⭐ 4,6 |
| Surfshark VPN | Dispositivos ilimitados | US$ 2,99/mês | ⭐ 4,5 |
| ProtonVPN | Free unlimited data | US$ 4,99/mês | ⭐ 4,5 |
| CyberGhost | Task-based servers | US$ 2,19/mês | ⭐ 4,4 |
| Acesso privado à internet | Custom settings | US$ 2,19/mês | ⭐ 4,3 |
| PureVPN | Budget yearly deals | $2.11/mo | ⭐ 4.1 |
Escolhas rápidas:
- Melhor no geral: NordVPN — fastest across long distances.
- Melhor orçamento: Windscribe — 10GB free every month.
- Ideal para iniciantes: PrivadoVPN — almost nothing to configure.
- Best for routers: Windscribe — config generators make setup painless.
🎯 Alternativas ao 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.
- 🧠 AdGuard VPN: Built by an ad-blocking company with strong filtering.
- 🎯 VirtualShield: Privacy bundle aimed at families rather than power users.
- 🔧 StrongVPN: Solid router support and a straightforward pricing page.
- 🔥 VPN mais rápida: 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.
- ⭐ Acesso privado à internet: Open-source apps with heavy customisation options.
- 🎨 Mistério: Decentralised network paid for with criptomoedas.
- 🚀 VPN SafeShell: Streaming-first service built around region unlocking.
- 💰 VPN Oyster: Small newer provider with low entry pricing.
Para ver a lista completa, consulte nosso Alternativas ao Windscribe guia.
⚔️ Comparação do Windscribe
Here is the head-to-head on each one:
- Windscribe vs NordVPN: NordVPN wins on raw speed and server count. Windscribe wins on price and free data.
- Windscribe vs ExpressVPN: ExpressVPN unblocks more consistently. Windscribe costs far less per year.
- Windscribe vs PureVPN: PureVPN is cheaper upfront. Windscribe has better filtering and a real free tier.
- Windscribe vs Surfshark VPN: Surfshark allows unlimited devices. Windscribe gives sharper control per connection.
- Windscribe vs ProtonVPN: ProtonVPN has unlimited free data. Windscribe has R.O.B.E.R.T. and more free locations.
- Windscribe vs PrivadoVPN: Privado is easier for beginners. Windscribe offers deeper settings and router support.
- Windscribe vs 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 vs StrongVPN: StrongVPN is router friendly. Windscribe matches it and adds ad blocking.
- Windscribe vs FastestVPN: FastestVPN is cheaper. Windscribe is more reliable on blocked streaming services.
- Windscribe vs Aura VPN: Aura bundles identity tools. Windscribe is the stronger standalone VPN.
- Windscribe vs CyberGhost: CyberGhost labels servers by task. Windscribe gives more control over each connection.
- Windscribe vs McAfee VPN: McAfee suits existing customers. Windscribe is better as a dedicated VPN.
- Windscribe vs. Acesso Privado à Internet: PIA is more configurable. Windscribe has a friendlier app and a free plan.
- Windscribe vs Mistério: Mysterium is decentralised. Windscribe is faster and far simpler to run.
- Windscribe vs SafeShell VPN: SafeShell targets streaming. Windscribe covers streaming plus privacy tooling.
- Windscribe vs Oyster VPN: Oyster is cheap and new. Windscribe has a longer track record and more servers.
Comece a usar o Windscribe agora mesmo
You now know how to use every major Windscribe feature:
- ✅ Rastreadores de Blocos
- ✅ Desbloqueie conteúdo com restrição geográfica
- ✅ Proteção VPN básica
- ✅ Bloqueador de anúncios R.O.B.E.R.T.
- ✅ Teste de Vazamento de DNS
- ✅ Geradores de Configuração
- ✅ IP estático
- ✅ Criptografia mais forte
- ✅ Tunelização dividida
- ✅ Tráfego de LAN
Próximo passo: Pick one feature and try it today.
A maioria das pessoas começa com a proteção básica de VPN.
Here is my own setup after two years:
It takes less than five minutes to copy.
Perguntas frequentes
Como faço para usar minha 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 imediatamente.
Como posso saber se o Windscribe está funcionando?
The app turns blue and shows a new IP address. Confirm it by running the Windscribe leak test page in your browser.
O Windscribe VPN altera sua localização?
Yes. Connecting to a server in Germany, Brazil, or Turkey gives you an IP address from that country and hides your real one.
Qual é a melhor configuração para o Windscribe?
WireGuard with the firewall on suits most people. Switch to Stealth only when a network blocks standard vpn connection traffic.
Como usar o Windscribe VPN em 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.
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