[Browser Extension] How does the Privacy Shield (VPN) and AdBlocker work?

This article provides you with information on our Privacy Shield (VPN) and AdBlocker.  Click any of the links below to learn more:

• How does the Privacy Shield (VPN) and AdBlocker work?
• Chrome Browsers How do I activate my Privacy Shield (VPN) and AdBlocker?
• Edge Browsers How do I activate my Privacy Shield (VPN) and AdBlocker?
• Set your preferred VPN location
• Contact Customer Support

How does the Privacy Shield (VPN) and AdBlocker work?

The privacy shield (VPN) hides your IP address, therefore hiding your location. To do this it routes your device's internet connection through the VPN's private server, rather than your internet service provider (ISP), so that when your data is transmitted to the internet, it comes from the VPN server rather than your ISP. It's supposed to show a different location so that your real location is not disclosed.

Keep in mind, that although the VPN may make it appear as though you are located elsewhere, most are aware that a VPN is commonly used, therefore don't question your location.

The AdBlocker will blocks ads from popping up on the websites you navigate.

How do I activate my Privacy Shield (VPN) and AdBlocker?

For Chrome browsers:

• Click on the AdTranquility Spam Protection extension.  You can get to your extensions in any of the following ways:
  • Click on the AdTranquility Spam Protection icon in your browser bar. 
  • Click on the extension icon  (also in your browser bar), then click on the AdTranquility Spam Protection extension.
  • Click the ellipsis (three vertical dots) in the far-right corner of your browser bar, then click More tools, then Extensions and finally the AdTranquility Spam Protection extension.
• Toggle=ON the Enable VPN option.
• To block ads/video ads, toggle=ON the options under the Privacy Shield section.

Our Chrome QuickStart Guide provides you with step-by-step instructions.  Just make sure you follow the instructions in the exact order they are written, or the extension may not work as expected.

To verify that the VPN is active, click on the AdTranquility extension and confirm that the Enable VPN is toggled=ON.

To verify that the AdBlocker is active, click on the AdTranquility extension and confirm that the Block ads and Block video ads are toggled=ON. 

For Edge browsers:

• Click on the AdTranquility Spam Protection extension.  You can get to your extensions in any of the following ways:
  • Click on the AdTranquility Spam Protection icon in your browser bar. 
  • Click on the extension icon (also in your browser bar), then click on the AdTranquility Spam Protection extension.
  • Click the ellipsis (three horizontal dots) in the far-right corner of your browser bar, then click Extensions and finally the AdTranquility Spam Protection extension.
• Toggle=ON the Enable VPN option.
• To block ads/video ads, toggle=ON the options under the Privacy Shield section.

Our Edge QuickStart Guide provides you with additional details and step-by-step instructions.  

To verify that the VPN is active, click on the AdTranquility extension and confirm that the Enable VPN is toggled=ON.

To verify that the AdBlocker is active, click on the AdTranquility extension and confirm that the Block ads and Block video ads are toggled=ON. 

Set Your Preferred VPN Location

Once you enable the VPN (instructions above), you can set your preferred location by clicking the arrow beside Set preferred location (VPN) and then selecting the country of your choice.  

Contact Customer Support

If you have any questions, or require further assistance, our support team can help. Contact us at [e-mail] and a member of our support team will get back to you within 48 hours.