# Zenshield features | Free VPN essentials

Explore Zenshield’s available Windows and Android apps, direct downloads, in-app account setup and opt-in idle bandwidth-sharing model.

Website: https://zenshield.com/features

Canonical URL: https://zenshield.com/features


## The essentials, made simple.

Get to know VPN browsing, find your starting point and see how idle bandwidth sharing keeps Zenshield free.

[Download for Windows](https://downloads.zenshield.com/api/v1/download/windows) [Download Android APK](https://downloads.zenshield.com/api/v1/download/android)

FEATURES & BENEFITS

## More choice in how you connect.

### Privacy on shared networks

A VPN encrypts the connection to its server. A useful extra layer when you’re browsing on a café, hotel or other shared network.

### A different public IP

For traffic routed through a VPN, websites see the VPN server’s IP. Your sign-ins and cookies can still identify you.

### More choice in where you connect

A VPN can route traffic through another location. Check Zenshield’s app for the exit locations currently available to you.

### $0 subscription charges

Zenshield’s free access is funded by opt-in idle bandwidth sharing. You review the exchange and give consent in the app.

### Your PC. Your Android phone.

Download the Windows installer or Android APK directly from Zenshield. Account setup happens inside the app.

### Help when you need it

Find installation steps, fix a connection problem or contact the team. You don’t have to figure out the setup alone.

HOW DO I USE A VPN?

## Three steps. Then you’re ready.

[Get setup help](https://zenshield.com/help)

1.  ### Download your app.
    
    Choose the Windows installer or Android APK. Get it directly from Zenshield.
    
    [Free VPN for Windows](https://zenshield.com/download/windows) [Free VPN for Android](https://zenshield.com/download/android)
    
2.  ### Make it yours.
    
    Install the app and create your account. Read the idle bandwidth-sharing explanation and give consent to use the free VPN.
    
    [Read about the free exchange](https://zenshield.com/why-free)
    
3.  ### Connect and browse.
    
    Use the app to choose from its available connection options and connect. Check the app’s connection status before you start browsing.
    
    [Connection troubleshooting](https://zenshield.com/help/connection-problems)
    

[Download for Windows](https://downloads.zenshield.com/api/v1/download/windows) [Download Android APK](https://downloads.zenshield.com/api/v1/download/android)

THE PRICE**$0**Subscription charges.

THE REASON

## Free has to work for everyone.

Zenshield is free through opt-in idle bandwidth sharing. You give consent in the app and can opt out at any time. Sharing is required for free VPN access.

[Why Zenshield is free](https://zenshield.com/why-free)

Available now

## Get Zenshield.

For Windows and Android. Free through sharing.

[Download for Windows](https://downloads.zenshield.com/api/v1/download/windows) [Download Android APK](https://downloads.zenshield.com/api/v1/download/android)

[Understand the exchange before you start](https://zenshield.com/why-free)