Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a popular tool that provides users online traffic protection. All you have to do is to install it on your device or your computer, select your preferred server and you are ensured that you are secured and off the radar. This means your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or government could no longer monitor or snoop on your online activities. Aside from that, VPNs have the ability to also unblock and bypass geographical restrictions, reduce in-game ping and improve packet loss. This all works through routing your online traffic through a secured encrypted tunnel which makes it difficult for anyone to access your online activities and data.
One of the most frustrating things that could happen is when you are trying to use your VPN you cannot find or locate your VPN icon. This sometimes happens even when your VPN is running. Do not worry as through this article, we will guide you on how to find your VPN icon.
Check the taskbar settings
- Right click your taskbar
- Click on taskbar settings from the context menu
- Go to the notification portion/selection
- Select which icons appear on the taskbar
- Ensure that the VPN icon is toggled on
Check VPN settings
- Launch your VPN. We highly recommend Private Internet Access (PIA).
- Access the configuration menu
- Go to General section
- Look for the tray icon option and change the visibility settings.
We know that these steps are not specific as every and each VPN has different ways and options on how to make their icon visible. The guideline that we have shown you in this article is particularly for Private Internet Access VPN.
Check if your VPN is running
- Press Control+Shift+ESC on your keyboard.
- Scroll down and find your VPN’s process
If you cannot find anything that is related to your VPN, this could mean that your VPN is not running. We highly suggest to reinstall your VPN.
FAQs:
1. How do you find your VPN icon?
If you are looking for your VPN on your tray icon, try to expand your tray, if you could not find it still, follow the guidelines featured above.
2. How do you restore system tray icons?
You could access your tray’s settings and then modify the icon visibility options. A more comprehensive guide could be seen above.
3. Does Private Internet Access have a tray icon?
Yes, Private Internet Access does have a tray icon which you could customize easily. In fact, you could choose three different icon styles.
Conclusion:
Sometimes your VPN icon could be invisible and this could be very frustrating especially when you want to connect to your VPN without hassles and wasting time. Do not worry as this could easily be solved through the steps and guidelines that we have featured in this article. We hope that through this article, we were able to help you in making your VPN icon visible on your computer or device.
