How to Get an IPVanish Free Trial: Works in 2024

Raven Wu
Updated on: October 31, 2024 Writer

IPVanish offers a 7-day free trial on its mobile apps for yearly plans, which gives you access to all of the VPN’s features, so you can try it out risk-free.

In addition to its free trial, long-term subscriptions come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, which means that if you pay for IPVanish and aren’t satisfied with it for any reason, you can get a full refund within the first 30 days of your purchase.

Both claiming IPVanish’s free trial and getting a refund is super easy if you follow the guides below. In my test, ending my subscription and requesting a refund took less than 5 minutes, and the money returned to my bank account within 3 business days.

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Try IPVanish Risk-Free for 30 Days (Step-By-Step Guide)

1. Visit the official IPVanish website

Visit the official IPVanish website at www.ipvanish.com on any browser and then click on the orange Get Started button on the landing page. This button will take you to a screen with all of IPVanish’s plans.

2. Select a plan

Choose one of IPVanish’s yearly plans — monthly plans don’t come with a money-back guarantee. The longest-term plan will provide the best value.

3. Provide your payment details

Once you’ve selected a plan, you’ll be taken to a page where you can select how you want to pay for your IPVanish subscription. You can pay with credit card, PayPal, or Google Play. Choose your preferred payment method and enter your payment details.

4. Download the IPVanish app

Log into your IPVanish account on the website and download the app for your device(s) by clicking on the appropriate icon on the right side of the VPN Settings page.

5. Install IPVanish

Run the setup file and then simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

6. Enjoy IPVanish for the next 30 days

You can now try IPVanish for up to 30 days risk-free. Cancel your subscription at any time within the 30-day period to get a full refund. To do so, follow the instructions below.

7. Log into your IPVanish account

Go to the IPVanish website (www.ipvanish.com) and then click My Account in the top right corner. This will take you to the sign-in page where you should enter your account credentials.

8. Go to Subscriptions

Click on the Subscriptions button on the left side of your screen, under Account management. Then, click the orange Change plan button.

9. Cancel your subscription

On the following page, click Cancel subscription and then Proceed with cancellation.

10. Contact IPVanish support

Canceling your subscription doesn’t automatically get you a refund. You have to request a refund by contacting IPVanish’s customer support team.

The easiest way to do so is through IPVanish’s 24/7 live chat service, but you can also send the support team an email or contact them by phone. Please note that it may take up to 3 business days for your refund to be processed and the money to appear in your bank account.

How to Claim IPVanish’s 7-Day Free Trial (Only for Mobile)

You can get IPVanish for free for 7 days on iOS and Android devices. After signing up, you can use this free trial account on any device, including Windows and macOS.

Note that if your account is tied to the Google Play Store or App Store, you won’t be eligible for IPVanish’s 30-day money-back guarantee, so if you want to continue using the VPN after your free trial expires, I recommend creating a new IPVanish account via the official website.

IPVanish iOS 7-Day Free Trial

1. Download the IPVanish app

Go to the App Store on your device and search for IPVanish. Then tap the Get button to install it.

2. Open the IPVanish app

Once the installation is complete, launch the app, select the yearly plan, and tap the green Start Free Trial button.

3. Confirm your subscription

When a confirmation screen pops up, double click the side button on your iPhone or the top button on your iPad to confirm your subscription.

4. Enjoy your 7-day free trial

You can now test out all of IPVanish’s features for up to 7 days risk-free. If you don’t want to be charged at the end of your free trial, make sure you cancel your subscription before the 7 days are up. To do so, follow the instructions below.

5. Go to your App Store subscriptions list

Open the App Store, tap your picture at the top right, then tap Subscriptions.

6. Cancel your free trial

Look for IPVanish on your subscription list, tap it, then tap Cancel Free Trial and Confirm.

IPVanish Android 7-Day Free Trial

1. Download the IPVanish app

Open the Google Play Store app on your device and search for “IPVanish”. Then tap the Install button.

2. Open the IPVanish app

Once the app is finished installing, launch IPVanish, and tap the Start Free Trial button. You’ll be asked to create an IPVanish account. Do so, and on the next screen, tap Start Free Trial again.

3. Enjoy your 7-day free trial

You can now use IPVanish for up to 7 days without paying. If you don’t want to be charged at the end of your free trial, make sure you cancel your subscription before the 7 days are up. To do so, follow the instructions below.

4. Navigate to your profile on Google Play

In Google Play Store, tap on your profile icon in the top right corner (next to the search bar).

5. Go to your subscriptions list

Tap Payments and Subscriptions, then tap Subscriptions.

6. Cancel your free trial

Find IPVanish on your subscription list, tap on it, and then tap the Cancel subscription button.

Why Should You Use IPVanish?

Speed & Performance

IPVanish provides very fast speeds. It has the WireGuard protocol, which is the fastest common VPN protocol. In my tests, there was no noticeable drop in speeds for browsing or streaming when connected to a local server — web pages still loaded instantly and HD videos played without buffering. When connected to a distant server, I observed some minor buffering and slight delays in loading web pages, but the connection speeds were still good enough to make Voice over IP (VoIP) calls without any freezing or disconnects.

Privacy & Security

IPVanish comes with industry-standard security features, including:

• 256-bit AES encryption. This is very strong encryption that’s also used by banks and militaries.
• No-logs policy. IPVanish doesn’t keep records of your online activities. This has been verified by an independent audit.
• Kill switch. This feature shuts down your internet connection if your VPN connection drops unexpectedly to prevent accidental data leaks.

IPVanish also has advanced security features like:

• Perfect forward secrecy. This feature changes the encryption key used to protect your data after every session, which means that even if a hacker got their hands on your key, they would only acquire a tiny amount of data, and your past and future traffic would remain secure.
• Obfuscation. IPVanish’s Scramble feature disguises your VPN traffic as regular internet traffic, which may help it bypass network restrictions. It doesn’t work in restrictive countries, like China or Iran though. If bypassing government censorship is important to you, consider getting ExpressVPN instead.
• Antivirus protection. IPVanish comes with a free subscription to VIPRE antivirus, which helps protect your device from malware.

Servers & IP Addresses

IPVanish has servers in 105 countries. This is a relatively small network compared to some of its top competitors (ExpressVPN has servers in 105 countries). However, its servers cover most major areas in the world, so you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a nearby server to connect to for the best possible speeds.

When you connect to one of IPVanish’s servers, you share your IP address with other users. This has a benefit of enhancing your privacy, since third parties can’t distinguish your activities from another user’s.

IPVanish doesn’t offer dedicated IP addresses (an IP address that’s assigned only to you). Having a dedicated IP address can be handy because you’ll run into fewer reCAPTCHAs while browsing the web and be able to access websites that block VPN traffic, like bank sites. Private Internet Access lets you purchase a dedicated IP address at a small extra cost, and PrivateVPN gives you a dedicated IP for free.

Streaming Support

IPVanish is a pretty good VPN for streaming. It supports streaming on all of its servers, and it works with popular streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, and Max. It also works with smaller platforms like Channel 4, Crackle, and CBC. However, it doesn’t work with Disney+.

Unfortunately, IPVanish doesn’t come with a smart DNS tool, which makes it easier to use a VPN on devices without native VPN support, like gaming consoles and certain Smart TVs. But you can set it up on your router to get it working with non-compatible devices. Competitors like ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access are good alternatives if having smart DNS is important to you. Both also support streaming on Disney+.

Torrenting Support

IPVanish allows P2P file sharing on all of its servers. This is great compared to other VPNs that limit you to dedicated torrenting servers, like CyberGhost VPN. In my tests, it also worked flawlessly with all popular P2P file sharing apps, including qBittorrent, Vuze, Deluge, uTorrent, BitTorrent, and Transmission.

I’m also a fan of how IPVanish has 30+ SOCKS5 proxy servers. SOCKS5 proxy servers change your IP address without providing encryption, enhancing your privacy with less speed loss. Many top VPNs don’t provide SOCKS proxy support. However, it doesn’t support port forwarding, which would let you connect to more peers for even faster speeds (Private Internet Access has both SOCKS5 proxy servers and port forwarding).

IPVanish includes a split-tunneling feature on its iOS, Android, and Windows apps. This allows you to choose which traffic to send through the VPN tunnel and which will go through your regular internet connection. By sending only your torrenting traffic through the VPN tunnel, you can download torrents more safely without slowing down your other online activities.

Gaming Support

IPVanish is one of the best VPNs for online gaming. I tested its performance by playing several matches of Dota 2. In these matches, I had low ping and no random lag spikes.

Because it changes your IP address, IPVanish also protects you from distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, which is when a hacker attempts to disrupt your internet connection by overloading your network. But, unlike ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access, its servers don’t have anti-DDoS protection, so a bad loser could still target your VPN IP address and force you to connect to a different server.

IPVanish supports cloud gaming, which is great because few VPNs do. In my tests, I had no trouble using the VPN while gaming on GeForce Now.

If you want to use IPVanish with a gaming console, like Xbox or Playstation, you can set it up on your router. It supports manual configuration on many popular router models and firmware. It also has step-by-step tutorials on its website that make the process relatively simple. I was able to get the VPN working on my Playstation 5 in about 15 minutes.

Supported Apps

IPVanish is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Apple TV, and Fire TV, and all of its apps are very intuitive to use, so you won’t have any trouble getting used to them even if you’re new to using a VPN.

Its apps are also feature-rich, but there are some features that are only available on certain platforms. For example, its macOS app lacks split-tunneling, its mobile apps don’t have DNS leak protection, and its ad blocker (Threat Protection) only works on Android and Fire TV.

Editors' Note: Intego, Private Internet Access, CyberGhost and ExpressVPN are owned by Kape Technologies, our parent company

Frequently Asked Questions

Does IPVanish offer a free trial?

Yes, IPVanish offers a 7-day free trial for yearly plans on its mobile apps. The free trial isn’t available on its desktop apps. But after signing up for the free trial on mobile, you can then use that account to try IPVanish on any platform. IPVanish also backs subscriptions with a 30-day money-back guarantee — if you request a refund within the first 30 days of your purchase, you’ll get all of your money back.

Will IPVanish charge me at the end of my free trial?

Yes. Once your 7-day free trial of IPVanish expires, your subscription will auto-renew, and you’ll be charged for the plan you selected when you signed up for the free trial. If you don’t want to be charged, you need to cancel your free trial before it runs out.

If a 7-day free trial isn’t enough time for you to figure out whether the VPN is right for you, you can continue to use it for another 30 days risk-free by taking advantage of IPVanish’s 30-day money-back guarantee. You can get a full refund so long as you cancel your subscription within the first 30-days.

Does IPVanish’s free trial require payment details?

Yes. IPVanish allows you to pay by credit card, PayPal, or Google Pay, but you must enter some form of payment details in order to claim its free trial. Your subscription will be auto-renewed, and you’ll be charged for the plan that you selected once your free trial ends. If you want to avoid any charges, make sure you cancel your subscription before the end of the 7 day free trial.

Is IPVanish’s 7-day free trial legitimate?

Yes. IPVanish’s 7-day free trial allows you to test out all of its features risk-free. You won’t be charged, so long as you cancel your subscription before the end of the free trial period. If you forget to cancel before the end of the 7 days, your subscription will auto-renew, and you’ll be charged for the plan that you selected while setting up your free trial. That said, IPVanish backs all purchases with a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you can still request a full refund before 30 days elapse. Note that both IPVanish’s free trial and money-back guarantee are only available for its long-term plans.