G DATA VPN

What is included in G DATA VPN?

Server network – Nearly 2,000 servers across more than 75 locations.
Unlimited data – No traffic cap on any connected device.
256-bit AES encryption – WireGuard, IKEv2 and OpenVPN protocols available.
No-log policy – G DATA records no web activity.
Core Capacity – One license covers up to ten devices.
Important – No Linux, router or Windows Server clients.

What are the main benefits of G DATA VPN?

G DATA VPN is a standalone VPN client from the German vendor G DATA CyberDefense, sold separately from its antivirus range. It encrypts outgoing traffic, masks your public IP address and lets you choose an exit point in one of more than 75 locations worldwide.

Split tunneling – Send chosen apps and domains outside the tunnel.
Kill switch – Cuts the connection if the VPN drops.
Automatic reconnection – Retries the tunnel after short connection interruptions.
City-level locations – Pick an exact city, not just a country.
Four client platforms – Windows, macOS, Android and iOS apps included.
German privacy standards – Developed in Germany with a no-backdoor guarantee.

What does G DATA VPN do?

G DATA VPN encrypts the traffic leaving your device and replaces your public IP address with one belonging to a server you select. The Windows client lets you switch between WireGuard, IKEv2 (256-bit AES, the Windows default) and two OpenVPN variants – one set for 256-bit AES, one for 128-bit AES when throughput matters more than maximum key length. Server choice is city-level rather than country-level, so you can connect to Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam or Tokyo directly and keep latency down instead of landing on a random national endpoint. Because there is no data cap, the tunnel stays practical for video calls, cloud sync and large downloads rather than only short browsing sessions.

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Does G DATA VPN include a kill switch and split tunneling?

Both features exist, but only in the Windows client. The kill switch disconnects the internet whenever no VPN tunnel is active, and split tunneling lets you add specific .exe applications and individual domains – with an optional checkbox for their subdomains – that then communicate directly without the detour through the VPN. That combination solves concrete problems: a network printer or NAS that stops responding under VPN, a banking portal that rejects foreign IP addresses, or a corporate VPN client that needs its own route. On Android there is no in-app kill switch; G DATA's support article points users to the Android system settings instead, where "Always switch on VPN" plus "Block connections without VPN" produces the same behaviour. If you need a documented kill switch on macOS or iOS, G DATA does not currently offer one.

Which devices and operating systems does G DATA VPN support?

One license covers up to ten devices spread across Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, all activated with the same G DATA credentials. The minimum versions are Windows 8.1, macOS 11, Android 8 and iOS 17 – the iOS 17 floor is the one to check first if older iPads or hand-me-down iPhones are part of the household. There are no clients for Linux, routers, NAS systems, smart TVs or Windows Server, so the VPN cannot be installed at the gateway to cover an entire network at once; every device needs its own app. Feature parity across platforms is not equal either, as the table below shows.

Can you use G DATA VPN for streaming or file sharing?

G DATA describes the service as a way to bypass regional restrictions on websites and media, but it publishes no list of streaming platforms it unblocks and marks no servers as optimised for P2P or streaming. Servers are organised purely by location, with per-city counts published openly – 150 in New York, 102 in Chicago, 69 in London, 67 in Amsterdam and 56 in Frankfurt am Main – which is a useful indicator of where capacity is concentrated when a location feels slow. In practice that means you choose an endpoint by geography and available capacity, not by a "Netflix" or "torrent" label as some competitors offer. If guaranteed access to one particular streaming catalogue is your buying reason, treat that as unverified for this product.

What should you check before choosing G DATA VPN?

Check three things: the platforms you need covered, whether a kill switch outside Windows is a requirement, and whether ten device slots are enough for your household or office. G DATA VPN is a pure privacy client – it contains no virus scanner, no tracker or ad blocker and no password manager, so it sits alongside security software rather than replacing it. If a G DATA antivirus product is already in use, the VPN can be attached to the same account through the My G DATA portal instead of being run as a separate login. Anyone who wants VPN protection on a Linux machine, a router or a Windows Server system needs a different product entirely.

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Frequently asked questions about G DATA VPN

Which VPN protocol should you select on Windows?

IKEv2 with 256-bit AES is the Windows standard and the right default for most users. WireGuard is available for lower overhead, while OpenVPN comes in two presets – "highest security" at 256-bit AES and "best performance" at 128-bit AES. Selecting an OpenVPN variant triggers a prompt to install an additional network adapter, so expect one extra confirmation dialogue the first time.

Why does macOS ask to approve a network extension?

macOS blocks third-party network extensions until they are explicitly allowed, and the tunnel will not establish without that approval. From macOS 15 the switch sits under System Settings, General, Login Items & Extensions, Network Extensions; on earlier versions it appears as a blocked-extension notice under Privacy & Security. This is the single most common reason a fresh Mac installation shows an error instead of a connection.

In which languages is the Windows client available?

The Windows interface can be switched between English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish and Portuguese. One practical detail: closing the program window is not enough for the change to take effect, because the client keeps running in the tray. Right-click the tray icon, choose Terminate, then start the software again.

Can G DATA VPN be added to a G DATA antivirus product you already own?

Yes. The My G DATA portal contains a VPN button that attaches the VPN to an existing G DATA Antivirus, Internet Security or Total Security account. Both then share one login, and the same credentials are entered directly in the VPN client on each device.