Raven Wu
Published on: December 1, 2024
Fact-checked by Kate Davidson
Short on time? Here’s how to get a CyberGhost free trial in 2024:
- 1. Get CyberGhost VPN on your device. You can download the VPN from the official website on desktop, or get the app on Android and iOS from the Google Play and Apple App stores.
- 2. Create an account. On desktop, you’ll have to provide your email address. If you’re getting the free trial via the Google Play or App stores, you’ll also have to enter your payment information.
- 3. Try out CyberGhost. You can now test all of CyberGhost’s features risk-free!
CyberGhost VPN offers a free trial on iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS, which gives you access to all of the VPN’s features with zero restrictions. You get a 24-hour trial on Windows or Mac, 3 days on Android, and 7 days on iOS.
If you need to test the VPN for longer, CyberGhost offers a money-back guarantee on all plans. You’ll get a full refund for your purchase if you cancel your subscription before the money-back guarantee period ends.
Claiming CyberGhost’s free trial and getting a refund is quick and hassle-free, especially if you follow the step-by-step guides in the article below. When I tested the process, I was able to cancel my subscription and request a refund in less than 5 minutes, and I got my money back within 5 business days.
NOTE: CyberGhost VPN’s money-back guarantee doesn’t apply to purchases made via the App Store or iTunes, because those refunds are issued at the sole discretion of Apple Support. To take advantage of CyberGhost’s money-back guarantee on iOS devices, sign up for the VPN via its website.
Editors’ Note: CyberGhost and this site are in the same ownership group.
How to Claim CyberGhost’s Free Trial
CyberGhost offers a free trial on all major platforms. It has a 7-day free trial on iOS, a 3-day free trial on Android, and a 24-hour free trial on Windows and macOS. Check out the guides below to learn how to claim each one.
CyberGhost iOS 7-Day Free Trial
1. Download the CyberGhost app
Open the App Store on your iOS device and search for “CyberGhost VPN.” Then, tap the Get button.
2. Open the CyberGhost app
Once the installation is complete, launch the app and tap the yellow Subscribe now button.
3. Confirm your subscription
A confirmation screen will pop up when you sign up for the free trial. Double-click the side button on your iPhone or the top button on your iPad to confirm your subscription. If you don’t have face recognition enabled, you’ll be asked to enter your iCloud password instead. Next, create your CyberGhost account by entering an email and creating a password.
4. Enjoy your 7-day free trial
You can now try out all of CyberGhost’s features free for up to 7 days. But don’t forget to cancel your subscription before the free trial period ends to avoid being charged. To do so, follow the instructions below.
5. To cancel the free trial: Go to your App Store subscriptions list
Open the App Store once more, tap your picture at the top right, and then tap Subscriptions.
6. Cancel your free trial
Search for CyberGhost VPN on your subscription list. When you find it, tap it, select Cancel Free Trial, and then tap Confirm.
CyberGhost Android 3-Day Free Trial
1. Download the CyberGhost app
Open the Google Play Store on your Android device and search for “CyberGhost VPN.” Then tap the Install button to download and install the app.
2. Open the CyberGhost app
Launch the CyberGhost app, and then tap the Subscribe Now button. Confirm your subscription on the next screen by tapping the Subscribe button again. Next, create a CyberGhost account by following the on-screen instructions.
3. Enjoy your 3-day free trial
You can now use CyberGhost for free for up to 3 days, but don’t forget to cancel your subscription before the end of the free trial period to avoid being charged. To do so, follow the instructions below.
4. To cancel your free trial: Go to your subscriptions list on Google Play
In the Google Play Store, tap on your profile icon in the top right corner, and then tap Payments and Subscriptions, followed by Subscriptions.
5. Cancel your free trial
Find CyberGhost VPN on your subscription list, select the entry, and tap the Cancel subscription button.
CyberGhost Windows & MacOS 24-Hour Free Trial
1. Go to the CyberGhost website
Open the What is VPN dropdown menu in the top left by hovering over it, and select VPN Free Trial.
2. Download the free trial app
On the next page, click the yellow Download Free Trial button. This will immediately download the setup file onto your device. Run the setup file and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Create a CyberGhost account
The app will launch automatically once it finishes installing, and you’ll be prompted to create a CyberGhost account.
4. Start trying out CyberGhost VPN risk-free
Log into your newly created account and that’s it! You can now test out all of CyberGhost’s features for the next 24 hours to help you decide if you want to commit to a subscription.
Try CyberGhost VPN Risk-Free for 45 Days (Step-By-Step Guide)
If the free trial period isn’t long enough for you, you can try CyberGhost VPN for up to 45 days using the generous risk-free money-back guarantee. Here’s how.
1. Visit the official CyberGhost VPN website
Go to the official CyberGhost VPN website (www.cyberghostvpn.com) on any browser, and then click on the yellow Get It Now button on the landing page. This will take you to the order page.
2. Select a plan
Choose whichever plan best suits your needs. The longest-term plan will provide the best value. Also note that the 1-month plan only has a 14-day money-back guarantee, whereas the longer-term plans have a 45-day money-back guarantee.
3. Provide your payment details
On the next page, choose your preferred payment method, then enter your payment details. CyberGhost accepts credit/debit cards, PayPal, Bitcoin, and more.
4. Download the CyberGhost app
Download the appropriate app for your device(s) from the CyberGhost website or from your device’s app store.
5. Install CyberGhost
Run the setup file you downloaded, then follow the installation wizard’s instructions. This will take no longer than 2–3 minutes.
6. Enjoy using CyberGhost
Now you can test out all of CyberGhost’s features for up to 45 days risk-free. Make sure you cancel your subscription before your money-back guarantee period ends though, to ensure that you can get a full refund. To do so, just follow the instructions below.
7. Log into your CyberGhost account
Go back to the CyberGhost website, click My Account in the top right corner, and log into your account.
8. Go to Subscriptions
In your account dashboard, click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Subscriptions.
9. Cancel your subscription
On the following page, under Active Subscriptions, click Cancel subscription. On the next screen, click Cancel subscription again to confirm your decision.
10. Contact CyberGhost support
To get your refund, you’ll need to contact CyberGhost’s customer support team. I recommend making use of the website’s 24/7 live chat function, but you can also send the support team an email or submit a support ticket.
Please note that it may take some time for your refund to be processed. In my test, it took 5 business days.
Why Should You Use CyberGhost?
Speed & Performance
CyberGhost offers great speeds for all online activities — it’s one of the fastest VPNs on the market. It uses 10Gbps (10 Gigabits) servers, which means the servers can handle a lot of bandwidth without congestion, and has the WireGuard protocol, which is the fastest common VPN protocol.
In my tests, I had the fastest speeds on local and nearby servers, but the provider maintained good speeds on distant servers,too.
When I connected to a local server, there was no noticeable drop in speeds. I could stream videos, play online games, and make Skype calls without any lag or buffering. On distant servers, my ping increased a lot and it took a few seconds for webpages to load, but videos still loaded very quickly, even in 1440p quality.
Privacy & Security
CyberGhost has industry-standard security features, such as:
- 256-bit AES encryption. This scrambles your data to make it unreadable by third parties. 256-bit AES is the same level of encryption used by banks and militaries.
- No-logs policy. It doesn’t keep any records of your online activities, and this has been confirmed by an independent audit.
- Kill switch. A kill switch disconnects you from the internet if your VPN connection drops, so your data doesn’t leak.
CyberGhost also provides advanced security features like:
- Perfect forward secrecy. The encryption key used to protect your data is changed for every new session. This means that even if a bad actor got their hands on one key, only a small amount of information would be compromised, and your past and future data would remain secure.
- RAM-only servers. RAM-only servers store all data in the server’s memory (RAM), which is erased whenever the server is restarted or powered down. This means no user data is stored permanently, and it greatly reduces the risk of data leaks.
- Leak protection. CyberGhost has built-in protection against DNS leaks, and it lets you disable IPv6 traffic to prevent IPv6 leaks. You’ll have to manually disable WebRTC on your browser for full protection, which is pretty simple — you can even find instructions on CyberGhost’s site.
- NoSpy servers. They’re housed in CyberGhost’s headquarters, so only in-house staff have access to them, and they’re located in Romania (which is a privacy-friendly country).
- Content Blocker. This is a decent ad, tracker, and malicious website blocker. I tested it by visiting some known phishing pages, and it prevented me from connecting to any of them. However, Content Blocker isn’t as good at blocking ads — I still saw some ads on media outlets like HuffPost and the Daily Mail. Private Internet Access‘s ad blocker, MACE, is much better.
Servers & IP Addresses
CyberGhost VPN has a huge server network spread across 100 countries. This is comparable to other top VPNs on the market, and ensures you can access local content from anywhere. Plus, it means most users will be able to find a nearby server to connect to for the fastest possible speeds.
This provider also offers dedicated IP addresses for a small extra charge. A dedicated IP is an IP address that’s assigned only to you. Usually, when you use one of CyberGhost’s servers, you share your IP address with other users. This is a good thing for privacy because any records of your online activities are mixed up with those of other users. However, the fact that one IP address is being used by many different users will cause you to run into more reCAPTCHAs. Some websites will also flag shared VPN IP addresses for suspicious activity. Having a dedicated IP address gets around all of these issues. ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access are other top VPNs that offer dedicated IP addresses.
Streaming Support
CyberGhost is one of the best VPNs for streaming. It has dedicated streaming servers spread across 20+ countries, including the US, the UK, Japan, Germany, and France. These servers are optimized for 50+ streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, and BBC iPlayer, which means they’re tested frequently to ensure that they work as intended.
This provider also comes with a smart DNS tool. Smart DNS allows you to use the VPN on devices that don’t have native VPN support, such as gaming consoles and certain smart TVs. CyberGhost’s smart DNS is only compatible with Netflix US/UK and Hulu US, though. ExpressVPN’s smart DNS works with a larger variety of US and UK streaming services, and Private Internet Access has smart DNS locations in the US, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan.
Torrenting Support
CyberGhost is good for torrenting. It works with popular torrent clients, like qBittorrent, Vuze, uTorrent, Deluge, and Transmission. It allows torrenting on dedicated P2P servers in 85+ countries, and it has split-tunneling on its Android app, which lets you send only your torrenting traffic through the VPN tunnel so it doesn’t slow down your other internet activities.
However, there are better VPNs for P2P file sharing. Private Internet Access allows torrenting on all of its servers, supports port forwarding (which allows you to connect to more peers for faster speeds), and has SOCKS5 proxy servers (changes your IP address without encrypting your traffic so there’s less speed loss). Additionally, it has split-tunneling on Android, Windows, and macOS.
Gaming Support
Since CyberGhost changes your IP address, it also protects you from distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, which is when a bad actor tries to force you offline by flooding your network with requests. If someone targets you with a DDoS attack, they’ll end up targeting CyberGhost’s server instead, and all of the provider’s servers have anti-DDoS protection.
This provider supports manual router setups, so you can use a VPN with your Xbox or Playstation console (neither of which have native VPN support). That said, it’s much easier to set up a VPN on a router with ExpressVPN, because it has a dedicated router app.
CyberGhost doesn’t officially support cloud gaming services, like Google Stadia, PlayStation Now, or GeForce Now, but few VPNs do. If this is important to you, consider getting ExpressVPN instead because it’s compatible with all three.
Supported Apps
CyberGhost VPN is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android TV, and Fire TV. It’s also one of the most user-friendly VPNs you can get, which makes it an excellent choice for beginners.
All of its apps are very similar in terms of features and interface designs, so it’s easy to switch from one to another. However, there are some notable features that are missing on the iOS and macOS apps, such as split-tunneling and the OpenVPN protocol. Also, only its Android app includes split-tunneling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use CyberGhost for free indefinitely?
No, you can try out CyberGhost for free with its free trial, but that only lasts a certain number of days, and the provider keeps track of email addresses and payment methods that have been used for free trials in the past to prevent abuse.
CyberGhost does have 100% free browser extensions for Chrome and Firefox, but they come with a lot of limitations: they only protect your browser traffic, limit you to 4 server locations (the US, the Netherlands, Germany, and Romania), and lack most of CyberGhost’s extra features, including Smart Rules, NoSpy Servers, and Content Blocker.
Does CyberGhost VPN offer a free trial?
Yes, CyberGhost offers a free trial for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. iOS users can get a 7-day free trial, Android users can get a 3-day free trial, and desktop users can get a 24-hour free trial. While it’s not a way to try CyberGhost for free, the provider also offers a money-back guarantee (up to 45 days for long-term plans) — if you request a refund within the money-back guarantee period, you’ll get all of your money back.
Does CyberGhost’s free trial require payment details?
It depends. You must provide payment details to claim the free trial on iOS or Android due to store policies. However, its 24-hour free trial for Windows and macOS doesn’t require you to input any payment details at all, so it’s a great way to test out CyberGhost if you’re worried you’ll forget to cancel your subscription before the free trial ends.
Is CyberGhost VPN easy to cancel?
Yes, canceling a CyberGhost VPN subscription is quick and easy. In my test, it took less than 5 minutes to cancel my subscription and to request a refund from CyberGhost’s support team. My money was back in my bank account in 5 business days.
Is CyberGhost VPN worth the money?
Yes, CyberGhost is one of the best VPNs on the market. It has super-fast speeds, strong security, and a very large server network spread out across 100 countries. It’s also one of the top VPNs for streaming (it works with 50+ streaming services including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Hulu, and BBC iPlayer), and it allows torrenting in 85+ countries.
