Protect your connection with Avira Phantom VPN Pro
Avira Phantom VPN Pro provides an encrypted VPN connection without the monthly data allowance of the free edition. Use it for regular browsing, downloads, and other online activities when you want traffic routed through a VPN server.
A VPN changes the public IP address seen by websites and encrypts traffic between your device and the VPN service. It does not make every action anonymous: account logins, cookies, and information you share can still identify you.
Use an encrypted connection on public Wi-Fi
Connect the VPN before using an unfamiliar network in a hotel, cafe, or airport. The encrypted tunnel helps protect traffic on the local network while you browse or communicate online.
Continue to use secure websites and check unexpected messages carefully. The VPN does not prevent you from entering a password on a deceptive page or downloading a harmful file.
Choose a virtual location
Select an available server location to route traffic through that region. Websites then see the VPN server's public IP address instead of your usual connection address.
Access to a particular streaming service or website is not guaranteed. Services may restrict VPN connections, and connection performance can vary with server distance, network conditions, and the original internet connection.
Understand the Windows kill switch
Phantom VPN Pro offers a kill switch on Windows. It blocks internet traffic when the VPN connection is lost, helping prevent traffic from continuing through the ordinary connection during an interruption.
Review the setting and confirm that it is active where available. Do not assume every device edition includes the same controls; check the features of the application you actually use.
DNS leak prevention and browsing privacy
DNS leak prevention helps keep address lookups within the VPN connection. Avira states that it does not log the websites you visit.
These features address parts of connection privacy. They do not erase browser history, remove existing online records, or hide activity from a website where you are signed in.
Phantom VPN Pro or Free Security?
The Pro edition removes the free VPN's monthly data allowance and includes additional features such as the Windows kill switch. This makes it more suitable for sustained VPN use than an occasional connection within a limited allowance.
For antivirus and other utilities alongside a limited-data VPN, see Avira Free Security. For a broader subscription suite that includes VPN access, compare Avira Prime and review the included tools for your devices.
Check the plan and edition details
Confirm the selected product, device coverage, subscription term, and renewal settings before choosing a plan. The application features and available locations can differ by device and region.
Use the VPN as part of your everyday security routine alongside software updates and account protection. Retain access to the settings so you can check connection status and respond to interruptions.