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QVPN on Windows Pc

Developed By: QNAP

License: Free

Rating: 3,5/5 - 263 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.8.4.0515
Size 81.2 MB
Release Date June 18, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows an app to access approximate location. [see more (14)]

What's New:
[Enhancements] - Adjusted the selection mechanism for NAS devices identified in local network's discovery. - Updated the application name from QVPN Device... [see more]

Description from Developer:
QVPN is a secure connect application that allows you to create the encrypted tunnel to your QNAP NAS.

Minimum requirements to use this application
• Please ensure you have a QNA... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download QVPN and install on Windows PC. QVPN is free Tools app, developed by QNAP. Latest version of QVPN is 1.8.4.0515, was released on 2024-06-18 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of QVPN is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 263 users, 65 users had rated it 5*, 93 users had rated it 1*.

How to install QVPN on Windows?

Instruction on how to install QVPN on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install QVPN on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install QVPN using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "QVPN" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install QVPN on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "QVPN" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

Discussion

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QVPN is a secure connect application that allows you to create the encrypted tunnel to your QNAP NAS.

Minimum requirements to use this application
• Please ensure you have a QNAP NAS with QTS 4.3.5 or above.
• Please ensure you have installed QVPN v2.0 or above from the NAS App Center, and the protocol QBelt initialized.
• Android 5.1 or above.

Main Features
• Create the secure connection to the NAS via QNAP proprietary VPN protocol - QBelt.
• Search the surrounding QNAP NAS.
• Use this VPN connection to access other NAS (credential required)
• Create the next VPN tunnel via original VPN connection.
• Launch other QNAP apps through the secure VPN connection

If you have any problems regarding this app, please contact us at mobile@qnap.com and we will attempt to help you ASAP.
[Enhancements]
- Adjusted the selection mechanism for NAS devices identified in local network's discovery.
- Updated the application name from QVPN Device Client to QVPN.

[Fixed issues]
- Removed the PIN notification setting from the app due to Android limitations.
- Resolved an issue that prevented the import of OpenVPN (.ovpn) configuration files during the creation of new VPN connections.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to enter Wi-Fi Multicast mode.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows applications to change network connectivity state.
Allows applications to change Wi-Fi connectivity state.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.