# Zenshield | Free VPN for Windows and Android

Download Zenshield for Windows or Android. A free VPN through opt-in idle bandwidth sharing, with consent in the app and no subscription.

Website: https://zenshield.com/

Canonical URL: https://zenshield.com/


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## Your everyday VPN.  
Without a subscription.

Zenshield is free through opt-in idle bandwidth sharing.  
Get the app and review the exchange during setup.

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

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

[What is a VPN?](https://zenshield.com/#what-is-a-vpn)[Features & benefits](https://zenshield.com/#vpn-features)[Locations](https://zenshield.com/#vpn-locations)[How to get started](https://zenshield.com/#vpn-setup)[FAQ](https://zenshield.com/#vpn-faq)

HOW A VPN WORKS

## Same device. A more private connection.

A VPN sends your traffic through an encrypted connection to a VPN server. Websites then see that server’s IP address instead of yours.

[What is a VPN?](https://zenshield.com/learn/what-is-a-vpn)

YOUR CONNECTION, EXPLAINED

### Loading. Detecting your IP…

See what your connection reveals, then how a VPN changes it.

-   IP address**Detecting…**
-   Country**Locating…**
-   City**Locating…**

Public IP lookup. Location is approximate.

Loading. Detecting your IP…See what your connection reveals, then how a VPN changes it.Still checking your connection…The lookup is taking longer than usual. You can view the comparison now.Your public IP, found.Now see what changes when you connect through a VPN.Your public IP is ready. Compare what websites see.We couldn’t load your IP. You can still compare the two routes.IP addressCountryCityIP foundCountry foundCity foundCountry unavailableCity unavailableNot returned by the lookupDetecting…Locating…Your public IPLocation unavailable

Compare the IP websites see with and without a VPN.

### Without a VPN

Your IP is visible

**Your device**Current public IP`Your public IP`Your approximate location

Direct to the website

**Website**Sees this IP`Your public IP`Same as your device

Websites see your public IP and can estimate your location.

### With a VPN

Your IP hidden from websites

**Your device**Current public IP`Your public IP`Your approximate location

Encrypted

**VPN server**Netherlands

**Website**Sees this IP`203.0.113.24`Example VPN IP

**Websites see the VPN’s IP instead.** Your connection to the VPN server is encrypted.

Both routes use your internet provider. HTTPS protects website content in both cases. Your current public IP may already belong to a VPN. The Netherlands route and VPN IP are examples, not a live connection.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

## More choice in how you connect.

[Explore Zenshield features](https://zenshield.com/features)

### 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.

COUNTRY BY COUNTRY

## Where’s your next connection?

Find VPN information for home, work or your next trip. These are country pages; check the app for available VPN server locations.

[Browse all countries](https://zenshield.com/locations)

-   [Australia free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-australia)
-   [United States free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-united-states)
-   [United Kingdom free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-united-kingdom)
-   [Canada free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-canada)
-   [Germany free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-germany)
-   [France free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-france)
-   [India free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-india)
-   [Japan free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-japan)
-   [Brazil free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-brazil)
-   [Indonesia free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-indonesia)
-   [Singapore free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-singapore)
-   [South Africa free VPN](https://zenshield.com/locations/free-vpn-south-africa)

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)

BEFORE YOU CONNECT

## A few good questions.

[Visit the help centre](https://zenshield.com/help)

Is Zenshield really free?

Yes. You pay $0 in subscription charges. Free access is funded by your participation in idle bandwidth sharing. Your internet provider’s data charges still apply.

Does bandwidth sharing start automatically?

No. You read the explanation and explicitly opt in during app setup. Sharing is required for free VPN access, and you can opt out at any time.

Does a VPN hide everything I do online?

No. A VPN encrypts the connection between your device and its server and changes the IP seen by websites for routed traffic. Websites may still recognise your account, cookies or browser. It does not replace HTTPS or protect you from every scam or unsafe download.

Can I change my location with a VPN?

A VPN can change the IP-based location a website sees by routing traffic through a server elsewhere. Check the Zenshield app for available locations. A VPN does not change your device’s GPS location, and access to a particular website or service is not guaranteed.

Which devices can I use?

Windows and Android are available now, with direct downloads from this website. Android uses an APK. The website’s other platform pages describe forthcoming support; those apps are not available yet.

Why does this website still show an IP address when I use a VPN?

Every internet connection uses an IP address. If your traffic goes through a VPN, a website normally sees the VPN server’s public IP. The bar shows the connection visible to this website; it cannot confirm whether your whole device is protected.

How do I get help or stop sharing?

The help centre covers installation, connection problems and how to stop bandwidth sharing. You can also contact the team. Opting out of sharing means you no longer meet the requirement for free VPN access.

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)