Overview
We have 
secure data centers available all around the world. What’s more, you can further optimize your online experience by choosing a specific 
state/province to connect to, in addition to the 
country.
Websites, 
apps, and other 
third-parties will only be able to detect the virtual location (IP address) of the secure data center you’re connected to, they will not be able to recognize your actual location.
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Windows
By default, we will automatically select the 
fastest (and closest) servers to protect you based on your physical location. Our system uses various factors (distance, ping, signal strength, etc.) to determine the most secure data center to protect you.
Alternatively, you can 
manually choose a location to 
fine-tune your selection, and your IP address will 
immediately reflect these changes when you 
surf the web.
Changing your location is entirely optional, it is not required in order to be protected. All of our VPN servers arelightning fast, , and .
Allow State Selection
How to allow State Selection on your Windows computer:
Open 
VirtualShield VPN and log in to your account, if you are not logged in already.
For more help logging in and connecting, see our .Select the VPN tab, or navigate to Secure VPN from the 
Home/Overview screen.
Click the Settings button near the top-right to open the 
VPN Settings panel.
Alternatively, you can right-click the
Toggle the State Selection option on or off, then click the back arrow to return to the VPN tab.
Using State Selection
How to connect to a specific state/province on your Windows computer:
Now when you , you will see a down arrow next to the countries. Click the arrow to expand the list of states/provinces.
Select the specific state/province you would like to connect to, then choose Confirm. That’s it! You will be automatically connected to the new location.
You will see a green check next to your selection. You can also save locations to your Favorites by pressing the star icon.
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macOS
By default, we will automatically select the fastest (and closest) servers to protect you based on your physical location. Our system uses various factors (distance, ping, signal strength, etc.) to determine the most secure data center to protect you.
Alternatively, you can manually choose a location to fine-tune your selection, and your IP address will immediately reflect these changes when you surf the web.
Changing your location is entirely optional, it is not required in order to be protected. All of our VPN servers are
Allow State Selection
How to allow State Selection on your Mac computer:
Open VirtualShield VPN and log in to your account, if you are not logged in already.
For more help logging in and connecting, see our .In the Secure VPN section, click the 
slider icon to open the VPN Settings panel.
If you can’t find this icon, click theclose button near the top-right to return to the Home/Overview screen.
Select the 
Advanced Settings tab near the top of the screen.
Toggle the State Selection option on or off, then click the close button to return to the Home/Overview screen.
Using State Selection
How to connect to a specific state/province on your Mac computer:
Now when you , you will see a down arrow next to the countries. Click the arrow to expand the list of states/provinces.
Select the specific state/province you would like to connect to, then choose Confirm. That’s it! You will be automatically connected to the new location.
You will see a green check next to your selection. You can also save locations to your Favorites by pressing the star icon.
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iOS
By default, we will automatically select the fastest (and closest) servers to protect you based on your physical location. Our system uses various factors (distance, ping, signal strength, etc.) to determine the most secure data center to protect you.
Alternatively, you can manually choose a location to fine-tune your selection, and your IP address will immediately reflect these changes when you surf the web.
Changing your location is entirely optional, it is not required in order to be protected. All of our VPN servers are
Allow State Selection
How to allow State Selection on your Apple iPhone/iPad:
Open VirtualShield VPN and log in to your account, if you are not logged in already.
For more help logging in and connecting, see our .Tap the slider icon near the top-right to open the VPN Settings panel.
If you can’t find this icon, tap the
Select Advanced Settings from the list of available options.
Toggle the State Selection option on or off, then tap the back arrow to return to the Home/Overview screen.
Using State Selection
How to connect to a specific state/province on your Apple iPhone/iPad:
Now when you , you will see a down arrow next to the countries. Tap the arrow to expand the list of states/provinces.
Select the specific state/province you would like to connect to, then choose Confirm. That’s it! You will be automatically connected to the new location.
You will see a green check next to your selection. You can also save locations to your Favorites by pressing the star icon.
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Android
By default, we will automatically select the fastest (and closest) servers to protect you based on your physical location. Our system uses various factors (distance, ping, signal strength, etc.) to determine the most secure data center to protect you.
Alternatively, you can manually choose a location to fine-tune your selection, and your IP address will immediately reflect these changes when you surf the web.
Changing your location is entirely optional, it is not required in order to be protected. All of our VPN servers are
Allow State Selection
How to allow State Selection on your Android phone/tablet:
Open VirtualShield VPN and log in to your account, if you are not logged in already.
For more help logging in and connecting, see our .Tap the slider icon near the top-right to open the VPN Settings panel.
If you can’t find this icon, tap theOverview icon near the bottom to return to the Home/Overview screen.
Select Advanced Settings from the list of available options.
Toggle the State Selection option on or off, then tap the back arrow to return to the Home/Overview screen.
Using State Selection
How to connect to a specific state/province on your Android phone/tablet:
Now when you , you will see a down arrow next to the countries. Tap the arrow to expand the list of states/provinces.
Select the specific state/province you would like to connect to, then choose Confirm. That’s it! You will be automatically connected to the new location.
You will see a green check next to your selection. You can also save locations to your Favorites by pressing the star icon.
Common Questions
Why can’t I see the Confirm button on my device?
On phones and tablets, try pinching withtwo fingers to zoom out. On
Scale and layout. Change the size of text, apps, and other items to
100%.
My state/province is not available, what can I do?
If you don’t see your localsame language of origin.
I still can’t connect to the VPN, what should I do?
First try following each of the steps in our to see if it solves the issue. If that doesn’t work, contact our for assistance.