Overview
You can Test Your Protection at any time by visiting the link below. It doesn't matter which device you are using, this page will work on all of your various devices, computers, tablets, smart phones, and more.
If you are connected to our secure network, this page will report your status as Protected. It will also display the IP address and geographic location of the VPN datacenter you're connected to. Otherwise, this page will display your actual location.
This is the same information other apps and websites can see when you surf the web. They will not be able to recognize your actual IP address or location.
Windows
How to verify your protection on your Windows computer:
As long as the 
power button appears green when you open the app, it means you are fully protected. If you're not connected, this button will appear yellow in color.
When you close or hide VirtualShield, it will continue protecting you in the background. Look for the 
shield icon in the Notification area next to your clock. It will appear with a green circle when the VPN is active.
If you don't see it, click theup arrow next to your clock to Show hidden icons. You can open the app from here, or from the shortcut on your Desktop/Start menu.
macOS
How to verify your protection on your Mac computer:
As long as the power button appears green when you open the app, it means you are fully protected. If you're not connected, this button will appear yellow in color.
When you close or hide VirtualShield, it will continue protecting you in the background. Look for the shield icon in the Notification area next to your clock. It will appear with a green circle when the VPN is active.
You should see another icon in the Dock/Launcher near the bottom of your screen. You can open the app from here, or from the shortcut in your Applications list.
iOS
How to verify your protection on your Apple iPhone/iPad:
As long as the power button appears green when you open the app, it means you are fully protected. If you're not connected, this button will appear yellow in color.
When you close or hide VirtualShield, it will continue protecting you in the background. Look for the 
VPN icon next to the battery indicator at the top of your screen. This icon will only appear when the VPN is active.
On iPhone X or later, you might need to swipe down from the top to open your Notifications first before this icon will appear.
Android
How to verify your protection on your Android phone/tablet:
As long as the power button appears green when you open the app, it means you are fully protected. If you're not connected, this button will appear yellow in color.
When you close or hide VirtualShield, it will continue protecting you in the background. Look for the 
key icon next to the battery indicator at the top of your screen. This icon will only appear when the VPN is active.
On tablets and Chromebook/Pixelbook devices, you might need to open your Control Panel first before this icon will appear.
Common Questions
Will VirtualShield open when I turn on my device?
If the Autostart option is enabled, VirtualShield will open automatically each time you turn on or restart your device. If used in combination with the Connect Automatically option, you will remain connected to the VPN at all times.
Why does my app look different from the one above?
It is possible you still have an older/legacy version of our app installed. We recommend downloading the latest version from our website to take advantage of the new VPN technology, and all of the new security features we offer.