The newly launched password manager is a secure way to store, share, and generate strong passwords. Try PureKeep!
We recently released new add-ons to provide you with security beyond VPN. You can learn more about them in the “Discover more” section of the app.
To help you easily find the locations that support port forwarding, we’ve marked them with a PF tag.
You can now upgrade to our Family Plan from the profile section of the app and get five individual VPN accounts to ensure complete online protection for your family.
In this release, we’ve made a change for our port forwarding users. We now support port forwarding at the top 21 locations so that our team can focus on improving the service quality of these dedicated servers for you.
For your convenience, we’ve highlighted these locations in all our apps and Member’s Area.
This change will further allow us to expand our VPN network to new locations.
Introducing the all new PureVPN
Our flagship product is getting a new look with a new logo, new skin, new colors and much more.
Get more out of PureVPN with a better looking UI and improved overall performance
This update is designed to enhance the PureVPN experience for all users
In this release our team has worked on some new features and improvements in the app to further enhance our users’ experience and add greater convenience.
We now show your top four recently connected locations on the dashboard, so you can easily connect to any of them with just a click.
We’ve also introduced a new “Shortcuts” feature in the app, that is similar to our Popular websites feature in the browser extension. Using Shortcuts you can save your favorite streaming services along with your desired location for each of them in the app for quick and easy access.
The list doesn’t end here 🙂 We’ve also enabled support for Dedicated IP (add-on) on all the protocols so you can make the most out of it, just as you want.
To further improve our users’ experience, we’ve introduced smart troubleshooting in the app. With this, we’ll be able to detect if the user is unable to connect or browse so that we can suggest appropriate actions accordingly.
Lastly, You can also upgrade your PureVPN subscription from the profile section in the app.
Doesn’t it create a lot of stress when you run into a trouble using PureVPN? Well, it won’t be a problem anymore as we have now introduced in-app troubleshoot functionality. Troubleshoot your problem the way it’s convenient for you and find quick fixes in just seconds.
We have now introduced a new referral system in the app. Invite your friends and earn free credits.
We’ve improved our algorithms to provide you with the best VPN experience.
Just like usual, we’ve made some bug fixes on our end.
Bug fixes and improvements.
Get more security with PureVPN’s Quantum-resistant encryption keys on six various locations via OpenVPN protocol. Regions include the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, and the Netherlands.
We have included Obfuscation technology to make it harder for anyone to block your VPN connection
Say hello to the new PureVPN login system!
Almost a decade ago, when we first launched PureVPN and our client apps, we used to assign our users system-generated usernames. We have come a long way since then with
VPN apps for all major desktop and mobile platforms, browsers and TVs.
Now as we are gearing up to add even more products to our offering, it’s finally time for us to upgrade our login system so that we can give you:
Seamless experience across all our apps and products using a single identity and tools like login via QR code for TV users and magic links for mobile users
High degree of security using Two-Factor Authentication
And the ability to link with your existing accounts using Login with Apple ID
With this release, we have rolled out the first phase of this new system. In the upcoming releases, we’ll be rolling out exciting new features like two-factor authentication, login via magic link and login via QR code! After the update, users who signed up before April 2020 and have not migrated to Easy Login system will not be able to use the app until they migrate. The application will itself prompt you if you need to migrate.
OpenVPN Connection Support Added (UDP)
As a user, I want to enable Obfuscation on OpenVPN for iOS & Mac so that I can access VPN from networks which have blocked VPN traffic
As a user, I want to see which locations support Quantum Resistant servers
Fusion Auth
Wireguard phase 2
Domain Fronting
Make changes on interface to show upload download as traffic instead of ‘speed’
Your Christmas present has unwrapped! To cater to our diverse users, we’ve introduced 9 additional languages for you to choose from.
Santa’s little helpers have been busy helping us fix some bugs. Your network connection will be even smoother now!
The preferences screen had become very cluttered in the last couple of months since we continued to add options to configure the app, like hiding icon from dock, theme selection, language selection, etc. We organized it well so they remain in your field of vision and you can use them too!
Now you can view ping against your dedicated IP location for better ease of access to the network.
Your first-hand feedback is essential for us (it makes or breaks our day, really!), so we made some changes to our in-app feedback mechanism for better service.
Other minor changes were done behind the scenes to improve your in-app experience (yes, we care).
You said it, we did it. You don’t have to remember difficult usernames like purevpn0s, purevpn0d, etc. anymore! Simply use your email address & password to login to PureVPN apps and extensions.
This feature was being requested consistently by a lot of our users and we are now rolling it across all our apps.
If you want your voice to be heard then please provide us with your valuable suggestions, ideas and feedback for the upcoming releases here at PureVPN Ideas Forum. Let’s build a safe internet together.
We went underneath the Mac app to fix identified issues, resolve bugs, optimize functionality and declutter things you don’t want. Why? So, you can enjoy smoother and faster VPN on your Mac.
We regularly Identify and fix minor bugs to assure you uninterrupted virtual private network experience.
If you want your voice to be heard, then please provide us with your valuable suggestions, ideas, and feedback for the upcoming releases here at PureVPN Ideas Forum. Let’s build a safe internet together.
We went underneath the Mac app to fix identified issues, resolve bugs, optimize functionality and declutter things you don’t want. Why? So, you can enjoy smoother and faster VPN on your Mac.
We regularly Identify and fix minor bugs to assure you uninterrupted virtual private network experience.
If you want your voice to be heard, then please provide us with your valuable suggestions, ideas, and feedback for the upcoming releases here at PureVPN Ideas Forum. Let’s build a safe internet together.
Yes, we heard your feedback on how hard it was to set up the mac app. We have revamped our app setup experience. You can now use our mac app with easy and simple to use setup. We have further simplified the app update experience for our existing users, you can now download and install the latest updates from within the app.
One of our users suggested giving a simple option of marking a location as favorite on connected screen. This gives you the option to experience connectivity from a location first and then mark it as favorite if its really working well for you.
We have made few UI/UX improvements in app, the widget design is better and more sleek than before. In-app pop up messages have been replaced with default Mac OSX popups for giving it a more native experience.
We have Improved UI of the login screen to make things more simplified.
If you want your voice to be heard then please provide us with your valuable suggestions, ideas and feedback for the upcoming releases here at PureVPN Ideas Forum. Let’s build a safe internet together.
We have Identified and fixed minor bugs to ensure your uninterrupted virtual private network experience.
You said it, we did it. On our users’ feedback and suggestions requested here at PureVPN’s Ideas Forum, VPN IP after the connection is back and can be accessed easily on the connected screen. We highly value and continually encourage our users to contribute PureVPN with their suggestions and feedback to help us build better products
You can now view and select your dedicated IP hostnames inside your app in dedicated IP mode, without having to remember the hostname itself or copy paste it from Member Area.
You will now receive in app alert, whenever your VPN password is changed. you can logout from all your logged in devices and re-login with the newly updated password.
You can now receive push notification from PureVPN. We’ll keep you posted with new updates, features and the most happening news from the industry
We have identified and fixed minor bugs to ensure your uninterrupted virtual private network experience.
Option to choose NAT or Natd network added.
Option to show/hide Beta features added under settings.
Option for user to enroll as a Beta tester added.
Expired users can now directly go to the invoice page in their Member area via popup.
To ensure seamless experience, we’ve fixed minor bugs.
Added OpenVPN protocol for better connectivity
Improved Internet Kill Switch UX based on your valuable feedback
Tweaked the user interface for better visibility
Fixed minor bugs identified during QA and based on the feedback received
To ensure seamless experience, we’ve optimized some security related features.
Removed User profile tab from settings screen.
Added a new option “Network Type” under the settings screen. This option allows user to choose between NAT and non-NAT settings.
Removed Ozone and P2P protection support from L2TP, SSTP and PPTP protocols.
To ensure seamless experience, we’ve fixed minor bugs.
Added a new option “Network Type” under the settings screen. This option allows user to choose between NAT and non-NAT settings.
Removed Ozone and P2P protection support from L2TP, SSTP and PPTP protocols.
To unsure seamless experience, we’ve fixed minor bugs.
We have added automatic protocol selection for a steady/speedy VPN connection.
We’ve streamlined the user feedback process
Removed cities from streaming mode and added Port Forwarding screen under settings.
Introduced Ozone, Gravity, Port-forwarding, Dedicated IP and P2P protection as Add-ons.
Fixed some minor bugs to make our app flawless.
Integrated a system whereby your suggestion is heard and implemented in a more efficient manner.
In order to streamline the accessibility to your favorite channels, we have introduced a mechanism so that the list is automatically refreshed.
We fixed multiple errors and bugs that lead to crashes and app freezes in previous versions.
Revamped the interface with a new theme to help our customers have a better, crisper interaction when they use the app.
We also introduced a dedicated list of popular channels where our subscribers can stream their favorite content seamlessly.
To help our users relate in a better way to the interface and the icons within them, we have replaced old ones with more vivid ones.
We also fixed a few bugs which we identified in the previous version to keep it simple and clean.
Introduced a sharper, cleaner interface to improve your user experience and keep it prim and up to the mark.
Fixed a few nasty bugs to ensure your app experience remains pure & clean.
Reiterated our commitment towards our No Logs policy by making relevant adjustments.
Made some minor adjustments in translations on the Connect Button to accommodate multiple European dialects.
Fixed some rowdy protocol issues to ensure seamless connectivity. We noticed a few bugs that could hamper your optimal VPN experience. Good news. We fixed that too!
We fixed the bugs and improved the user interface for better app functionality.
We have also introduced Gravity – it’s our way of making sure that your DNS requests remain protected and the websites with malicious code on them from loading on your device or network. PureVPN’s secure DNS servers not only protect your DNS requests, but also pass them through hi-tech firewalls, killing off all the threats before they arise.
To top it up, we are also bringing in Ozone: a layer of security comprising 5 features to help you remain protected against incoming threats, filter unwanted web content, detection and protection against intruders, control which websites are allowed to load and control which apps are allowed to run.
As for connections over different peer to peer networks, we are introducing an always on protection to block viruses, malware, etc. from downloading while you are connected to PureVPN.
In order to fortify our security and make things more secure when you are sharing files across the networks, so that no impertrator that infiltrate and rob your files.
We also fixed a number of bugs and issues over the app.
In order to improve the experience across various networks, we have added in virtual location identifier to help you connect with the fastest connection available.
We made some improvements at the backend to make sure that PureVPN matches the compatability across your OSX High Sierra devices.
We noticed a few bugs that could hamper your optimal VPN experience. Good news. We fixed that too!
We tweaked the after connection screen a little for a better, more user friendly interface.
To help you get quick support on the issues you face, we have integrated the ticket system into the app, so that you can ask for help without even logging on to your browser.
We have bifurcated General and Advanced Settings to help you access them in a better way.
We also fixed connectivity and functionality issues faced by some of our Yosemite users.
More languages added, including Chinese, Spanish, Turkish and Arabic – for a wider outreach and a better understanding and usability of the app.
For languages that are read from right to left, we have added in support and simplified the usability.
No matter whether you are connected or not, we have added in access to offline FAQs so that can troubleshoot the issues – in case they arise.
We fixed compatibility and connectivity issues faced by some of our OSX Sierra users.
We optimized the user interface for better functionality of the app.
We also diagnosed some bugs in our previous version and made sure that they were fixed.
Mac Version 5.3.0 (19th May 2016)
Features Added:
SSTP protocol
Multilingual
Feedback
Minor Bug fixes
UI improvements
Version 5.2.0 (February 4, 2016)
Improvements:
Custom Maps
Tips
Latest & Greatest
Menu listing revamp
Native status bar
Disable tips popup option in settings
Loading animation
Keyboard shortcuts
Minor Bug fixes
Version 5.1.1 (December 11, 2015)
Improvements:
Status bar tuning
Menu icon disappear issue
CMD+W and CMD+M feature
Version 5.1.0 (December 7, 2015)
Improvements:
Modes
Dedicated IP
Internet Kill Switch
Sleep Lock Options
Ui/Ux improvement
Performance tuning
Bug fixes
VPN status in the status bar
Version 5.0.0 (November 12, 2015)
New Features:
Lightweight & User-friendly Dialer
Improved UI/UX
Retina display support
Mark Favorite options
Optimized Server Lists
Options to choose and synchronize favorite locations (multiple device support)
Smart Search Functionality
Enhancements:
Decreased RAM consumption
Basic/Advance setting differentiation
Improved & guided Server list
Improved & simplified Dashboard
Improved handling of updating server list
Improved Software & Asset handling
Update favorite synchronization mechanism
Favorite sync on login