Getting Started: Linux App

This article will walk you through using the VirtualShield Linux Application. If you don't have it installed already, please click here to learn how to install it.

Logging In (First-time setup)

The first step to using the Linux application is to open it and log in to your account:

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Once it's installed, look for the VirtualShield shortcut on your Desktop:

Tip: If you can't find this icon, you can also launch the app by opening your Launcher.

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Double-click this icon to launch the application. A Sign In screen will appear the first time you open VirtualShield:

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Go ahead and enter the e-mail address and password you chose when you signed up, then click the Sign In button. If you don't have an account yet, click here to sign up.

Note: Your password is CaSe-sensitive. You must type it exactly the same way you typed it when creating your account.

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Great! You are now logged in. You won't need to log in again unless you decide to log out first. After signing in, you will see the VirtualShield home screen.

Connecting to the VirtualShield Network

After logging in, any time you want to connect to VirtualShield you just have to open the app. Remember, there's already an icon placed on your Linux Desktop for easy access.

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Once you open the app, you will be taken to the VirtualShield home screen.
Simply click the Connect button to connect to our secure network:

Tip: To manually select your location, click the up-arrow located near the bottom of the app. See our support article for more information.

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That's it! You are now connected to VirtualShield. The shield icon will appear green once you're connected.

To learn more about the new Webcam Privacy features available on Windows and Linux computers, see our Using Webcam Privacy articles.

Verify your Protection

Once you're connected, you can verify your Protection Status at any time using the link below. You can also see this information by clicking the Status tab on the left-hand side of the app:
https://virtualshield.com/protection-status/

Here's a quick video to show you how easy it is to connect on your Linux computer:

If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.