Before you start: 30 seconds of preparation
You need an email address and a payment method. No ID, no address verification, no phone call. The email matters more than usual because it becomes your login and the place your refund confirmation arrives.
The seven steps
- Open the pricing page. The current public discount is applied automatically. Ignore coupon-code boxes — none of them beat the built-in offer.
- Choose the 2-year term. It is usually pre-selected. If the page defaults to monthly, switch the toggle at the top; the price per month drops immediately.
- Choose the tier. Basic if you only want the VPN, Plus if you also want the ad blocker and password manager. You can upgrade later and pay only the difference.
- Enter your email. Use one you check — this is your account and your refund route. There is no marketing opt-in required to continue.
- Pay. Card, PayPal, Google Pay, Apple Pay or cryptocurrency. One charge for the whole term. The amount shown here is final, including tax.
- Install the app. The download starts from the confirmation screen. On mobile, the app stores are faster than the website link.
- Sign in and connect. Same email, one click on the big button. The app picks the fastest server automatically; you can change country from the list.
You are four minutes from connected
The discount is already applied. Nothing else to enter.
What each screen actually says
| Screen | What it asks | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Plan selection | Term and tier | Pick 2-year + Plus for the balanced choice; Basic to spend the least |
| Account | Email only | Use a mailbox you will still have in two years |
| Payment | Card or wallet | Any method works; wallets skip the card form entirely |
| Confirmation | Download links | Install on your phone first, then your laptop |
Three things that look like problems but are not
- "It says the discount is applied" with no visible code. That is correct — the offer is attached to the link, not typed in.
- A currency that is not yours. Change the country selector in the footer before paying, or let the card network convert. Choosing your own country is cheaper.
- An upsell for a second product at checkout. Decline it. It is a separate subscription with its own renewal, not part of the VPN.
This is the cheapest route
2-year plan, 3 months included, one payment.
After payment: the first five minutes
- Minute 1: install the app on the device you use most.
- Minute 2: sign in, press Connect, confirm the status says Protected.
- Minute 3: open a streaming service you already pay for and check the library changed.
- Minute 4: install on your second device — the same account covers ten.
- Minute 5: turn on the kill switch and auto-connect in settings, so it works without you thinking about it.
If you change your mind
The 30-day money-back guarantee starts on the payment date, not the delivery date. One chat message is enough; you do not need a reason, and the refund returns to the original payment method. The refund page has the exact wording that gets it processed on the first attempt.
Five minutes from now
Pick the plan, pay once, install on every device you own.
Do I need to create an account before paying?+
No. The email you enter at checkout becomes the account. You set a password from the confirmation link.
Can I buy it as a gift?+
Yes — buy with your own email, then share the login, or add the recipient as a second user in the dashboard. Ten devices are shared across the account.
Is there a student discount?+
Yes, an extra 15% through Student Beans on top of the public offer, for verified students aged 18–26. Verification takes a few minutes and the code applies at checkout.