The IPVanish download for Windows 11, Windows 10 and Mac comes straight from ipvanish.com. Download the app for your system, install it, sign in with your IPVanish account and connect in a few minutes.
IPVanish encrypts your traffic through servers in more than 150 locations. The Windows app adds WireGuard, a customizable kill switch, Double Hop, LAN blocking and Threat Protection against phishing and malware sites.
This guide covers the right file for your PC or Mac, the website and winget install routes, what the plans cost, and fixes for an app that will not install or connect.
Which IPVanish download do you need?
IPVanish ships one Windows installer for both Intel or AMD PCs and ARM64 Copilot+ PCs. On a Mac, your macOS version decides which client to use. Open the Apple menu and select About This Mac to read it.
| Your machine | Download | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 or 10 PC, Intel or AMD | IPVanish for Windows | ipvanish-setup.exe, 150.6 MB |
| Windows 11 on an ARM64 Copilot+ PC | IPVanish for Windows | Same installer; no separate ARM64 file |
| Mac on a current macOS release | IPVanish for Mac | Click Download App, then drag the app to Applications |
| Mac on macOS 14 Sonoma or 13 Ventura | IPVanish macOS guide | Use the v4 client linked in step 1 of the guide |
| iPhone or iPad on iOS 15 or later | IPVanish in the App Store | Subscription sold in the app |
One IPVanish subscription covers every device you own, with no cap on simultaneous connections.
Download IPVanish from the official download links
Every desktop download starts on ipvanish.com. Buy a plan first, because the app asks for your IPVanish username and password on first launch.
- IPVanish for Windows — Download App button, Windows 11 and 10
- IPVanish Windows installer (ipvanish-setup.exe) — 150.6 MB, current Windows release
- IPVanish for Mac — Download App button
- IPVanish for iPhone and iPad — requires iOS 15 or later
- IPVanish pricing — Essential and Advanced plans
The installer file name carries no version number. Check the installed version under Settings > Apps > Installed apps after setup.
How to install IPVanish on Windows 11 and 10
Setup needs administrator rights and takes a couple of minutes. Keep your IPVanish login details ready.
- Open the IPVanish for Windows page and click Download App.
- Open your Downloads folder and double-click ipvanish-setup.exe.
- Keep the default install folder, or click Change to pick one on your internal drive.
- Click Install.
- Click Yes at the User Account Control prompt.
- Click Run when setup finishes, and click Yes at the next prompt.
- Enter your IPVanish username and password and click Log In.
- Click Connect to join the fastest available location.
Click the down arrow at the top left of the app to see your public IP address, server name and protocol.
Install IPVanish with winget
Windows Package Manager carries IPVanish under the ID IPVanish.IPVanish. It pulls the same installer from ipvanish.com and installs it for every account on the PC.
- Right-click Start and select Terminal (Admin).
- Run winget install –id IPVanish.IPVanish -e .
- Type Y if winget asks you to accept the source agreements.
- Wait for the installer to finish; it runs without a setup window.
- Open IPVanish from the Start menu and log in with your account.
IT admins can pass /NoUi to the installer for a silent install on managed PCs.
How to verify the IPVanish installer
A genuine installer carries a digital signature, and each release has a known SHA-256 hash in Microsoft’s winget index.
- Right-click ipvanish-setup.exe and select Properties.
- Open the Digital Signatures tab and confirm a valid signature is listed.
- Open Terminal in your Downloads folder.
- Run Get-FileHash .\ipvanish-setup.exe -Algorithm SHA256 .
- Compare the result with C5BBF0A90BF375A0E14E8A807ADDE31F3C3A7ADC6165E94F15041385D79E9DAD , the hash for version 4.3.33.1487.
- Delete the file if the signature tab is missing or the file came from anywhere other than ipvanish.com.
A newer release carries a different hash. Check the signature in that case.
Which IPVanish download do you need for your Mac?
IPVanish keeps three Mac clients for different macOS versions. Match your version before you download.
| Your Mac runs | Download | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| macOS 15 Sequoia or macOS 26 | IPVanish for Mac | Click Download App and install the current client |
| macOS 14 Sonoma or macOS 13 Ventura | IPVanish macOS guide | Download the v4 client from step 1 |
| macOS 12 Monterey or older | IPVanish macOS guide | Follow the legacy version 3 install guide |
Open the download, drag IPVanish VPN into Applications and log in. Click Allow when macOS asks to add VPN configurations, and enter your Mac password for the helper.
Is IPVanish free?
No. IPVanish needs a paid subscription on Windows and Mac. The app downloads at no cost, but it will not connect without an active plan. On the 2-year term, Essential costs $2.49 a month ($59.76 up front) and Advanced costs $3.59 a month ($86.16 up front). Advanced adds Secure Browser, 1 TB of cloud storage and phone support. The 30-day money-back guarantee covers yearly and 2-year plans only, not monthly plans. The iPhone and iPad app advertises a free trial through the App Store. Buy only from ipvanish.com or the official app stores, and ignore “free account” offers.
How to check your IPVanish version and update it
IPVanish updates in place: a newer installer upgrades the existing copy rather than adding a second one.
- Open Settings > Apps > Installed apps and find IPVanish to read its version.
- Open Terminal and run winget list –id IPVanish.IPVanish -e to compare installed and available versions.
- Run winget upgrade –id IPVanish.IPVanish -e to install the newer release.
- Or download ipvanish-setup.exe again from ipvanish.com and run it over the current copy.
- Restart IPVanish and click Connect.
Check the IPVanish system requirements
IPVanish asks little of your hardware. The operating system version decides which build installs.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Software | IPVanish |
| Developer | IPVanish, Inc. (a Ziff Davis company) |
| Latest version | 4.3.33.1487 (Windows, released 2026-09-10) |
| License | Paid subscription; 30-day money-back guarantee on yearly and 2-year plans |
| Supported Windows | Windows 11 and Windows 10, including ARM64 Copilot+ PCs |
| Supported macOS | macOS 13 Ventura to macOS 26 |
| Architecture | One Windows installer for x64 and ARM64 PCs |
| Windows file size | 150.6 MB |
| Offline installer | Yes; the standard setup is the full installer |
| Protocols | WireGuard, OpenVPN and IKEv2 |
| winget package | IPVanish.IPVanish |
| Official download source | ipvanish.com |
| Last verified | 2026-09-13 |
Older Windows releases can still connect through a manual IKEv2 or OpenVPN setup from IPVanish support.
Fix IPVanish not installing or not connecting
IPVanish will not install on Windows 11 or 10
An install folder on an external drive, or a damaged download, stops setup.
- Delete the old installer and download ipvanish-setup.exe again from ipvanish.com.
- Uninstall any existing IPVanish from Settings > Apps > Installed apps.
- Restart the PC.
- Right-click the installer and select Run as administrator.
- Check that the install folder sits on your internal drive before you click Install.
IPVanish installs but will not connect on Windows
Another VPN client, an expired plan or a blocked protocol is the usual cause.
- Quit any other VPN app running on the PC.
- Sign in at ipvanish.com and confirm your subscription is active.
- Switch the protocol in the app settings and click Connect again.
- Set up a manual IKEv2 connection under Settings > Network & internet > VPN if the app still fails.
IPVanish will not connect on a Mac
macOS blocks the helper and VPN configuration until you approve them.
- Quit IPVanish and open it again from Applications.
- Click Allow when macOS asks to add VPN configurations.
- Click Install on the IPVanish Helper prompt and enter your Mac password.
- On macOS Ventura, turn on the WireGuard extension in System Settings > Privacy & Security.
- Click the menu bar icon and click Connect.
How to uninstall IPVanish
Uninstalling removes the app from your PC. Your subscription keeps renewing until you cancel it in your IPVanish account.
- Disconnect and quit IPVanish from its tray icon.
- On Windows 11, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, click the three-dot menu next to IPVanish and select Uninstall.
- On Windows 10, open Settings > Apps > Apps & features, select IPVanish and click Uninstall.
- Click Yes at the User Account Control prompt and follow the uninstaller.
- From Terminal instead, run winget uninstall –id IPVanish.IPVanish -e .
- On a Mac, quit the app and drag IPVanish VPN from Applications to the Trash.
- Restart the computer before you reinstall.
Choose an IPVanish alternative for your PC
Pick by what you need a VPN for. A privacy VPN and a work VPN solve different problems.
| Option | Cost | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| ExpressVPN | Paid, 30-day money-back guarantee | A privacy VPN with separate x64 and ARM64 Windows apps |
| NordVPN | Paid subscription | A privacy VPN from a different provider |
| Windows built-in VPN client | Free, part of Windows | An IPVanish IKEv2 connection without installing the app |
Stay with IPVanish if you already pay for it. Its plans place no limit on devices.
Frequently asked questions
Is IPVanish free?
No. The IPVanish app downloads at no cost, but it needs a paid subscription to connect on Windows and Mac. Yearly and 2-year plans carry a 30-day money-back guarantee, and the iPhone and iPad app advertises a free trial in the App Store.
Where is the official IPVanish download page?
The official Windows page is ipvanish.com/vpn-setup/windows, and the Mac page is ipvanish.com/vpn-setup/mac. Click Download App on either page. The iPhone and iPad app comes from Apple’s App Store, published by IPVanish, Inc.
Does IPVanish work on Windows 11?
Yes. IPVanish supports Windows 11 and Windows 10, including ARM64 Copilot+ PCs such as Snapdragon laptops. The same ipvanish-setup.exe installer covers Intel, AMD and ARM64 machines.
How big is the IPVanish download for PC?
The Windows installer, ipvanish-setup.exe, is 150.6 MB for version 4.3.33.1487. Allow a little extra disk space for the installed app and its network components.
Is there an IPVanish offline installer?
Yes, in practice. The standard 150.6 MB Windows setup is the full installer, and IPVanish publishes no separate offline package. You still need an internet connection to log in and connect.
Is IPVanish available for Mac?
Yes. IPVanish supports macOS 13 Ventura through macOS 26. Download the current client from ipvanish.com/vpn-setup/mac; Macs on Sonoma or Ventura use the v4 client linked in the IPVanish macOS guide.
Is there a 64-bit or ARM64 version of IPVanish?
IPVanish ships one Windows installer rather than separate builds. It runs on 64-bit Intel and AMD PCs and on ARM64 Copilot+ PCs, so there is no second file to pick.
Is IPVanish safe to download?
Yes, from ipvanish.com, winget or Apple’s App Store. Check the installer’s Digital Signatures tab before running it. Copies from download portals and shared or free account offers are the real risk.
What is the latest version of IPVanish for Windows?
Microsoft’s winget index lists IPVanish 4.3.33.1487 for Windows, released on September 10, 2026. Run winget upgrade –id IPVanish.IPVanish -e to move to a newer release when one appears.
Why is IPVanish not installing?
A damaged download, a leftover older copy or an install folder on an external drive is the usual cause. Download the installer again, remove any existing IPVanish, restart, and run setup as administrator.
How do I uninstall IPVanish on Windows 11?
Quit the app, open Settings > Apps > Installed apps, click the three-dot menu next to IPVanish and select Uninstall. Uninstalling does not cancel the subscription, which you manage in your IPVanish account.
