CyberGhost VPN 8.4.15 for Windows

CyberGhost VPN 8.4.15 is the Windows client of CyberGhost, a commercial virtual private network service owned by Kape Technologies. You can download CyberGhost VPN for Windows from the official site; the app itself is free, while using the VPN requires a subscription.

Specifications

System requirements

From CyberGhost's Windows setup guide:

• 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor;
• 2 GB RAM, depending on your Windows version;
• 310 MB of free disk space, 280 MB less if Microsoft .NET 4.6 is already installed;
• Windows 10 version 1903 or later, or Windows 11.

ARM-based processors, such as Microsoft SQ1, SQ2, SQ3 and Snapdragon chips, are not supported by this client.

What the VPN does

A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your PC and a server run by the provider. Websites then see the server's address instead of yours, and people on the same network, such as a public Wi-Fi hotspot, cannot read your traffic. Users turn to CyberGhost to protect their connection on the road, to reach services available in other countries or simply to keep their browsing away from their internet provider. The client picks a server for you, or you choose a country from the list, and one click connects. Remember what a VPN does not do: it does not make you anonymous to services where you are logged in, and it does not replace an antivirus. Trust is the core of any VPN, because the provider can technically see the traffic that passes through its servers.

How to install it

1. Follow the official download instructions and get the Windows installer.
2. Run setup; it adds the required .NET components if they are missing.
3. Sign in with your CyberGhost account.
4. Choose a server and connect.

Changes in each release are listed in the CyberGhost 8 changelog.

If the connection fails

Try another server location first; a single overloaded server is the most common cause. If no server works, check that another VPN or a firewall is not blocking the tunnel, and restart the app. Public networks in hotels or offices sometimes block VPN traffic altogether, and CyberGhost support pages describe settings that can help in such cases.

Price

The app is free to install, but the service is paid by subscription; check the official site for current plans and trial conditions.

Safety

Install only from cyberghostvpn.com. Cracked VPN clients and shared accounts are risky: a modified VPN app sees everything you do online.

Pros and cons

• Pro: one-click connection, simple interface.
• Pro: detailed official setup guides.
• Con: paid subscription needed.
• Con: no support for ARM-based Windows PCs.
• Con: you must trust the provider with your traffic.

Alternatives

Other VPNs on our site include Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN, Windscribe VPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access.