Applies to Avast One for Windows, Avast One for Mac, Avast One for Android, Avast One for iOS
This article applies to:
Products:
- Avast One 24.x for Windows
- Avast One 24.x for Mac
- Avast One 24.x for Android
- Avast One 24.x for iOS
Operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows 11 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education
- Microsoft Windows 10 Home / Pro / Enterprise / Education - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 8 / Pro / Enterprise - 32 / 64-bit
- Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Enterprise / Ultimate - Service Pack 1 with Convenient Rollup Update, 32 / 64-bit
- Apple macOS 14.x (Sonoma)
- Apple macOS 13.x (Ventura)
- Apple macOS 12.x (Monterey)
- Apple macOS 11.x (Big Sur)
- Apple macOS 10.15.x (Catalina)
- Apple macOS 10.14.x (Mojave)
- Apple macOS 10.13.x (High Sierra)
- Google Android 9.0 (Pie, API 28) or later
- Apple iOS 15.0 or later
VPN Secure Connection in Avast One disguises your real IP address while you browse online. This feature allows you to connect to the internet via secure Avast Virtual Private Network (VPN) servers, protecting your connection and ensuring your privacy.
Connect to the VPN
VPN Secure Connection can be used any time you want to connect to the internet with extra security and privacy. It is especially recommended when you are connected to a public or unsecured Wi-Fi network.
To connect to the VPN:
- Open Avast One and select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection.
- Click the gray (OFF) slider so that it changes to green (ON). By default, you are connected to the Fastest location.
You are now connected to the internet via our secure Avast VPN servers.
Connect to a different location
If you use the paid version of Avast One, you can connect to servers in any of our available locations. To connect to a different location:
- Open Avast One and select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection, then click Open VPN.
- Ensure that the Status tab is selected, then click the down arrow in the Location tile.
- Select a country. For countries that offer multiple cities, click the down arrow and select your preferred city.
Your location now shows as the country and city that you selected.
Manage VPN settings
If you use the paid version of Avast One, you can specify how VPN Secure Connection behaves during certain activities such as banking or shopping, connecting to untrusted networks, or if VPN unexpectedly disconnects:
- Open Avast One and select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection, then click Open VPN.
- Ensure that the Settings tab is selected.
- Click the gray (OFF) slider so that it changes to green (ON) to enable or disable each of the following options:
- Automatically turn on VPN: Automatically connect to a secure Avast VPN server for the chosen activities.
- Connection settings:
- Show autoconnect notifications: A notification appears any time VPN is automatically connected.
- Stop all internet traffic (kill switch): Block your internet connection if Avast VPN servers unexpectedly disconnect to keep your online activity private.
- Enable local device access when using VPN: Allow access to local devices and shared drives while you are connected to a private network.
- Automatically turn on VPN: Automatically connect to a secure Avast VPN server for the chosen activities.
Connect to the VPN
VPN Secure Connection can be used any time you want to connect to the internet with extra security and privacy, and is especially recommended when you are connected to a public or unsecured Wi-Fi network.
To connect to the VPN:
- Open Avast One and select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection.
- Click the red (OFF) slider so that it changes to green (ON). By default, you are connected to the Fastest location. Note:The first time you connect to the VPN, you are prompted to add VPN configurations. Click Allow on the permissions dialog that appears.
You are now connected to the internet via our secure Avast VPN servers.
Connect to a different location
If you use the paid version of Avast One, you can connect to servers in any of our available locations. To connect to a different location:
- Open Avast One and select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection, then click Open VPN.
- Ensure that the Status tab is selected, then click Change in the Location tile.
- Select a location.
Your location now shows as the country and city that you selected.
Manage VPN settings
Specify how VPN Secure Connection behaves when you connect to an untrusted Wi-Fi network or visit vulnerable websites:
- Open Avast One and select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection, then click Open VPN.
- Select the Settings tab, then choose from the following options:
- Untrusted networks: Click the button next to When connecting to untrusted networks... and select your preferred action:
- Turn on VPN: Automatically connect to a secure Avast VPN server whenever you connect to an untrusted Wi-Fi network.
- Remind me: Asks you to turn on VPN Secure Connection when you connect to an untrusted Wi-Fi network.
- Do nothing: You are not reminded to use VPN Secure Connection and the VPN does not turn on automatically.
Tip:To specify trusted networks, refer to the section below to add trusted networks. - Private activities: Click the button next to any listed activity, and select your preferred action:
- Turn on VPN: Automatically connect to a secure Avast VPN server whenever you perform the chosen activity.
- Remind me: Asks you to turn on VPN Secure Connection when you perform the chosen activity.
- Do nothing: You are not reminded to use VPN Secure Connection and the VPN does not turn on automatically. This is the default option for all activities.
- Untrusted networks: Click the button next to When connecting to untrusted networks... and select your preferred action:
Add trusted networks
When you connect to a trusted network VPN Secure Connection will not prompt you to secure your connection. To add your network to the list of Trusted networks:
- Open Avast One and select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection, then click Open VPN.
- Select the Settings tab, then click View List.
- Click Trust while connected to the trusted network you want to add.
Your current network is added to the list of trusted networks.

Connect to the VPN
VPN Secure Connection can be used any time you want to connect to the internet with extra security and privacy. It is especially recommended when you are connected to a public or unsecured Wi-Fi network.
To connect to the VPN:
- Tap the Avast One icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
- Select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection.
- Tap the large gray OFF button so that it changes to blue ON. By default, you are connected to the Fastest location.
- If prompted, tap OK in the Connection request prompt to let Avast One add necessary VPN configurations.
You are now connected to the internet via our secure Avast VPN servers.
Connect to a different location
If you use the paid version of Avast One, you can connect to servers in any of our available locations. To connect to a different location:
- Open Avast One and select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection.
- Tap the Server location tile.
- Tap your preferred country and city to change your location.
Your server location is now changed.
Connect to the VPN
VPN Secure Connection can be used any time you want to connect to the internet with extra security and privacy. It is especially recommended when you are connected to a public or unsecured Wi-Fi network.
To connect to the VPN:
- Tap the Avast One icon on the Home screen of your device. The app opens.
- Select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection.
- Tap the Enable button. By default, you are connected to the Fastest location.
- If prompted, tap Allow to let Avast One add necessary VPN configurations.
You are now connected to the internet via our secure Avast VPN servers.
Connect to a different location
If you use the paid version of Avast One, you can connect to servers in any of our available locations. To connect to a different location:
- Open Avast One and select Explore ▸ VPN Secure Connection.
- Tap the Your location appears to others as: tile.
- Tap your preferred country and city to change your location.
Your server location is now changed.
Updated on: 15/01/2025