HotBot VPN Windows Setup Guide

Step One: Find the Right Version of the App

1. Visit hotbotvpn.com. 
2. Choose your device type from the Download VPN menu option. For Windows PC, choose Windows.

Step Two: Download the App

1. Click Download.
2. Choose the location you want the file to download on your computer. Click Save.
3. Open the application. 
4. Once you have read the terms and conditions, toggle the I agree to the license terms and conditions option and click Install.If prompted, allow the application to make changes to your device.
5. When the application is installed, click Launch.

Step Three: Log In or Set Up an Account

If you already have a HotBot VPN account, log in now.

1. Click Login.
2. Enter your credentials.
3. Click Login again.

If you need to set up an account:

1. Click Start Free.
2. A web page will open in your browser. Choose the plan that suits you best.
3. Follow the prompts to set up your account and select the payment method to be used at the end of your seven-day free trial.
4. Once your account is set up, you can use your credentials to sign in to the app.

If you have forgotten your password:

1. Click Forgot your password
2. Enter the email you’d like a password reset code to be sent to. The email address may be remembered by default.
3. Click Submit and follow the instructions sent to the specified email address.

Step Four: Connect to the VPN

Press the large “Power” button in the middle of the screen. Quick connect will default connect to a pre-set location.

By default, HotBot VPN will auto-connect to a server in the United States. To change your default auto-connect server:

1. Choose the Menu tab.

2. Select Auto Connect at the top of the application.

3. Click the drop down menu next to Auto-Connect Location and choose your preferred auto-connect server location.

Choose a Location

1. To select a VPN server in a specific location, select the Locations tab.

2. Click the country name, or choose the drop down menu arrow to select a specific location within the country of your choosing.

Set Up Autoconnect

If you want HotBot VPN to auto-connect when you launch the application:

1. Choose the Menu tab.

2. Select Auto Connect at the top of the application.

3. Toggle on the Auto-connect option.

If you want HotBot VPN to auto-connect when you turn your computer on:

1. Follow the steps above for turning on auto-connect.

2. Once auto-connect is set up, choose the Settings tab at the top of the application.

3. Toggle on the Launch HotBot VPN on Startup option. Here, you can also choose whether to have the application launched minimized or not.

Set Up a Kill Switch

When enabled, an internet kill switch will only allow internet access when a connection to the VPN is active. This prevents unprotected internet traffic from occurring. 

To turn on the internet kill switch:

1. Choose the Menu tab.

2. Select Privacy at the top of the application.

3. Toggle on the Internet Kill Switch option.

You can also turn on an app kill switch, which will automatically close specified apps if your VPN connection drops.

To turn on the application kill switch:

1. Choose the Menu tab.

2. Select Privacy at the top of the application.

3. Toggle on the App Kill Switch option.

4. Choose Add Applications and select the apps you want applied to the kill switch.

Step Five: Adjust Your Settings

Enable or Disable Notifications

1. Choose the Menu tab.

2. Select Settings at the top of the application.

3. Toggle the Notifications option.

Choose Your Preferred Language

1. Choose the Menu tab.

2. Select Settings at the top of the application.

3. Choose your preferred language from the Language drop down menu.

View Your Account Details

1. Choose the Menu tab.

2. Select Account at the top of the application.