
This drop-down menu allows you to change the server location you are accessing. Keep in mind that our protection is only effective when PRIVATE WiFi is activated.
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This field lets you know that PRIVATE WiFi’s free firewall (Netfilter) and antivirus software (ClamAV) is turned on. PRIVATE WiFi does not start automatically, only when you manually load and activate it. PRIVATE WiFi automatically starts whenever you connect to the Internet. PRIVATE WiFi automatically starts only when you are accessing an unsecured wifi network. Automatically Activate PRIVATE WiFi on:.If you don't choose this option, you can always manually start PRIVATE WiFi at any time. Choose this option if you want PRIVATE WiFi to automatically start when you turn on your computer. Your internet connection is encrypted and secure.īlue means PRIVATE WiFi is not activated because you are accessing a secure (WPA, WPA2 or wired) connection. Green means that PRIVATE WiFi is activated. Yellow means PRIVATE WiFi is starting up. The PRIVATE WiFi icon changes color to show you the status of your protection. Click the icon to access the PRIVATE WiFi menu options. The PRIVATE WiFi status icon changes color to show you the status of your protection. PRIVATE WiFi Menu Bar icon at the top right of your screen. PRIVATE WiFi Taskbar icon at the bottom right of your screen. To deactivate PRIVATE WiFi, click on the Menu Bar icon and select Deactivate. If you change this default setting, you can activate PRIVATE WiFi at any time clicking on the status icon ( PC: right-click the icon in the Taskbar at the bottom right of your screen, Mac: click the Menu Bar icon at the top right of your screen) and selecting Activate. PRIVATE WiFi will automatically activate and connect to an encrypted server whenever you access the internet.

If you change this default setting, you can manually open PRIVATE WiFi by clicking the desktop icon or on a PC: go to Start > All Programs > PRIVATE WiFi, Mac: double-click the icon in your Applications Folder.

The PRIVATE WiFi software will open automatically whenever you start your computer. To secure your internet connection, PRIVATE WiFi™ must be open and activated.
