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How to Get an IPVanish Free Trial
Guide Summary
IPVanish has a 7-day trial, but only if you sign up through its iOS or Android app. You’ll need a payment method on your Apple or Google account, and the trial will only work on that account.
For a longer test on every device, try IPVanish risk-free for 30 days instead. Buy a 1- or 2-year plan on its website, then cancel within 30 days for a full, automatic refund.
- Seven days free on mobile. Install IPVanish from the App Store or Google Play and tap Start Free Trial.
- 30 days risk-free on all devices. Buy a 1- or 2-year plan on IPVanish’s website and use your account on any device.
- Cancel in time. End the mobile trial in your app store account settings, or cancel your website plan under My Account > Subscriptions.
IPVanish has long been one of my top-rated VPNs, particularly for streaming anonymously on TV streaming devices like Fire TV Stick.
It will satisfy most privacy and security-conscious users while doing a surprisingly great job with streaming.
For most people the money-back guarantee is the better test. It lasts more than four times longer and it allows you to use the VPN on all your devices.
Importantly, monthly plans and renewals can’t be refunded. Subscriptions bought through Apple, Google or Amazon follow those stores’ refund policies instead.
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Free Trial vs Money-Back Guarantee
| Feature | 7-Day Free Trial | 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee |
|---|---|---|
| Where You Sign Up | IPVanish app on iOS or Android | IPVanish website |
| Charged Upfront? | No | Yes, the full plan price |
| Payment Details Needed? | Yes, via Apple or Google | Yes |
| Eligible Plans | Yearly only | 1-year or 2-year |
| Devices Covered | Apple/Google accounts only | Unlimited, every app |
| How to Cancel | App Store or Google Play settings | My Account > Subscriptions |
| If You Forget to Cancel | Charged for a year by Apple or Google | Plan runs to term; no refund after day 30 |
How to Get a 30-Day IPVanish Risk-Free Trial
The longest way to test IPVanish is to buy a 1- or 2-year plan from the website and claim a refund within 30 days. It covers every app, from Windows and Mac to Fire TV and Apple TV, with no device limit.
Unlike the 7-day free trial, you’ll be charged upfront, but I’ve always received my money back after canceling my subscription.
Follow the steps below to claim 30 days of risk-free use of IPVanish:
- Go to IPVanish’s website and pick a 1- or 2-year plan. The cheaper Essential tier is all you need.
- Choose a payment method, submit your details, and create an account. IPVanish will email you to confirm your address.
- Download the app from your account’s Apps page, or from another device’s app store.
- Log in and test IPVanish for up to 30 days.
- Before day 30, cancel your subscription if you don’t plan on keeping it. Go to My Account > Subscriptions > Change Plan > Cancel subscription.
- Select a reason for canceling at the bottom of the next page, and click Proceed with cancellation. You’ll have to give a reason for the confirmation button to appear.
IPVanish automatically processes refunds within 10 business days.
Remember, buy directly from IPVanish’s website if you want the 30-day refund guarantee. App Store, Google Play and Amazon purchases follow the store’s refund rules, so the store decides whether you get your money back.
How to Get an IPVanish Free Trial on Android or iOS
You can use IPVanish free for seven days by subscribing in its mobile app. Apple or Google holds your payment details and bills you for the annual plan if you don’t cancel.
Because your free trial account is linked to your Apple or Google account, you won’t be able to use IPVanish on other devices like your PC or Mac. This is the biggest downside of the mobile free trial route.
The steps below walk you through how to get an IPVanish free trial via the App Store. The process on the Play Store is very similar.
- Open the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and search for IPVanish.
- Install the app, open it, and tap Start Free Trial.
- Choose the annual plan (the only one eligible for the free trial), and tap Start Free Trial.
- You’ll now have full access to IPVanish for seven days.
- To avoid forgetting, cancel your trial straight away:
- iPhone or iPad: Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions > IPVanish > Cancel Free Trial.
- Android: Google Play > profile picture > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions > IPVanish > Cancel.
Remember, this trial only lasts seven days. For 30 days on every device, use the money-back guarantee instead.
Why Choose IPVanish?
My IPVanish tests confirm that it’s still one of the best VPNs available on the market.
All of IPVanish’s apps are safe to use, thanks to a strict zero-logs policy and AES-256 or ChaCha20 encryption via the industry-approved OpenVPN and WireGuard protocols.
The IPVanish apps on desktop and mobile.
IPVanish is also extremely fast, consistently registering impressive download speeds in my VPN speed tests. My internet speeds dipped by only 4% connecting to nearby servers and 12% over longer distances.
Every server allows P2P traffic, and many now unblock geo-restricted content in popular countries like the US and the UK.
It currently unblocks an impressive 17 Netflix regions, HBO Max, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, and Prime Video.
I streamed live WTA tennis on Prime Video USA with IPVanish.
IPVanish is particularly popular with Fire TV Stick, Android and Kodi users. Its Firestick app is ideal for anonymous streaming, and currently tops my overall Firestick VPN rankings.
Where the VPN still struggles is getting around strict national firewalls, like the Great Firewall of China.
IPVanish’s free trial is also more limited than some rivals’. For example, it can’t be used on your PC or Mac, whereas ExpressVPN’s free trial lasts only three days but works on your computer and TV too.
For more options, including one that needs no payment details, see my picks for the best VPN free trials.
