Download a VPN for Windows PC and Enjoy Next-Level Protection

Please know that we highly suggest that you manually enter your account credentials instead of copying and pasting them into the text fields, as this will help prevent any leading trails from being added which can cause issues with logging into your application.

How do I login?

Congratulations! You have successfully Installed our application on your desired device, the next step in the process is to protect yourself with a VPN is to log into the application and then connect to your desired server location.

Logging with PIA Credentials

To log in to your PIA application, you will need to have your PIA Credentials handy. Upon your successful purchase of your subscription, you should have received an email Titled “Private Internet Access Account Activated” From “Private Internet Access – Support Dept ‘‘. This email will contain the following:

• Username – a “P” followed by seven digits (ex. p1234567)
• Password – Which will be randomly generated

After you have located your accounts credentials you are ready to log into your PIA application. All that you will need to do is type in your P username and password into the text fields within the applications login Dashboard.

Note : To locate and open your application please look for our applications Icon with your systems taskbar. For more information, please refer to the following Support article: What/where is the PIA Tray Icon?

Please know that we highly suggest that you manually enter your account credentials instead of copying and pasting them into the text fields, as this will help prevent any leading trails from being added which can cause issues with logging into your application.

Alternative Log in methods

For users that are experiencing issues with logging into our application or do not have or remember your account credentials, our application does offer any alternative login method(s).

For Desktop application users can attempt to log into their application using the alternative “Log in with Email” method. For more information on where and how to utilize this method, please review the following support article: Email Logins.

For iOS and Android Applications, users can attempt to log into their application using one of the following alternative login methods:

For iOS and Android:

• “Login Using purchase Receipt”
• “Login using Magic Email Link”

If you continue to have issues with logging into your application please contact our support team, here and we will be more than happy to assist you with addressing this issue.

Download a VPN for Windows PC and Enjoy Next-Level Protection

Privacy is our policy. We’ve got everything you need to protect your PC, supporting Windows 8.1 and higher.

• Encrypt your traffic to shield it from spying third parties
• Forget about buffering when you use our NextGen servers
• Try PIA risk-free with our 30-day money-back guarantee

Protection For All Your Devices

How to Set Up a VPN on Your PC or Laptop

Setting up a VPN for Windows requires no special technical knowledge. If you have questions, our 24/7 Customer Support team will be happy to help you out.

Step 1

Step 2

Download and install our Windows PC VPN app

Step 3

Launch PIA VPN and log in using your credentials

Step 4

Click Connect to secure your PC

Connect PIA VPN for Windows in 3 Steps

Step 1

Click the On button to auto-connect to a server nearby

Step 2

Or, click the location bar and select a server in your preferred location

Step 3

Wait a few seconds to connect, then start surfing the web safely

Download a VPN for Windows Devices

Once you’ve subscribed to PIA VPN, download our app for your Windows device. PIA VPN is compatible with Windows 8.1 and higher.

Get PIA VPN Protection on:

All Windows PC laptops and desktops including Lenovo, Dell, Asus, HP, Microsoft, and other Windows machines.

PIA VPN is Compatible with:

Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11

*PIA VPN for Windows is not compatible with ARM-based systems

What is a VPN for Windows?

A VPN is an application that routes your PC’s internet traffic through a private server to protect your identity online. The server automatically encrypts all your data, letting you avoid ISP throttling, outsmart cybercrooks, and unblock restricted networks. It also masks your IP address, making it more difficult for third parties to track you online.

What is the Best VPN for Windows?

The best VPN for Windows will be the one that best fits your needs. You might simply need a new IP address, or you could be looking for more heavy-duty security. In either case, PIA has you covered. PIA is the most configurable and privacy-focused VPN, and our NextGen servers are up to any task, including streaming, gaming, and torrenting.

PIA’s Top Windows VPN Features

Open Source VPN Expertise

All PIA apps are open source — you can examine the source code yourself. Our open source philosophy also lets us respond quickly to new vulnerabilities.

Proven No Logs Policy

Rest easy knowing your traffic is secure. Our iron-clad No Logs policy promises we’ll never record what you do while connected to our servers.

Fast Speeds

Say goodbye to buffering and watch Netflix uninterrupted. PIA’s NextGen server network is equipped with 10 Gbps networking technology.

Global Server Network

Get a new IP address from almost anywhere in the world. PIA VPN for PC has servers in 84 countries and all 50 US states.

Unlimited Bandwidth

Stream an entire season of Wednesday with your VPN connected — PIA will never call it a day.

P2P Support

Torrent without a care. All PIA servers support P2P traffic and will secure your data with 256-bit AES encryption while giving you lightning-fast downloads.

Ads & Malware Blocker

Enable PIA MACE to cut out ads, trackers, and malware at the DNS level so they never get near your PC.

24/7 Support

Drop a line to our 24/7 Customer Support team if you have any questions about using PIA VPN on your Windows device.

VPN Protection While Gaming on Windows PC

PIA VPN makes it even easier to defeat your foes in CoD Warzone. Our lightning-fast servers in 147 locations around the world optimize your connection routes to reduce ping and lag. Better yet, unbreakable encryption hides your traffic from your ISP, helping you avoid throttling. Finally, a new IP address shields you from DDoS attacks.

Get the Most Privacy-Focused VPN for Windows PC

PIA VPN is the most configurable VPN on the market, letting you set up your connection just the way you like.

Features	Description
Strong Encryption	Toggle between 128-bit and 256-bit AES encryption, depending on the nature of the task.
Secure Protocols	Protect your data with the best open-source protocols on the market — WireGuard® and OpenVPN.
Split Tunneling	Set custom rules for which apps use the VPN tunnel with our split tunneling feature.
Advanced Kill Switch	Enable the advanced Kill Switch to prevent data leaks even when the VPN is turned off.
Automation	Configure PIA to automatically connect or disconnect the VPN for different network types.
Multi-hop	Route your traffic through a proxy before the VPN tunnel to give yourself an extra security layer.
Obfuscation	Hide your VPN use through multi-hop. That way, third parties won’t know you’re using a VPN at all.
DNS Leak Protection	Prevent your ISP from seeing your DNS requests and use our DNS tool to check for leaks.
Port Forwarding	Configure port forwarding in a few easy steps to speed up torrents and other tasks.
Restoro License	Tackle malware and optimize your system performance with a free 1 year Restoro license.