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Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

MShahabuddin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:08:27 GMT

Hello everyone,

Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Firefox’s free built-in VPN Beta, a new privacy feature that hides your IP address while browsing in Firefox.

When you browse the web, your IP address is typically visible to the websites you visit and to your internet service provider. IP addresses can be used to approximate your location or link activity over time - for example, when browsing on public Wi-Fi or visiting sites you’d prefer not to be linked together. Built-in VPN reduces that exposure by masking your IP address while you browse in Firefox.

Our goal is straightforward: make IP protection accessible directly in Firefox.

The built-in VPN is available for up to 50 GB of browsing per month. It is currently rolling out to users in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France, and we are planning expansion to more regions soon.

We’ve also heard concerns about so-called “free VPNs,” which often rely on advertising or selling user data to generate revenue. Built-in VPN is designed differently. It does not sell your browsing data and does not inject advertising into your traffic.

Instead, we offer a limited amount of browser-level protection for free, alongside Mozilla VPN, our paid, full-device VPN service. This allows us to make IP protection more accessible while continuing to invest in more comprehensive privacy tools.

How it works

Instead of connecting directly to a website, Firefox routes your browsing traffic through servers run by our service partner Fastly.

In practice:

Firefox creates an encrypted TLS connection to the proxy.
DNS lookups are sent through that encrypted connection.
The proxy connects to the website on your behalf.
Website content remains end-to-end encrypted using standard HTTPS encryption.

What each party can see:

Your ISP or local network sees that you connected to the proxy, but not which websites you visited.
The proxy provider can see the destination hostname, connection timing, and data volume, because it must know where to connect. It cannot read passwords, form entries, messages, or page content.
The website sees the proxy’s IP address, not your real one.

Mozilla receives aggregate data usage from the proxy provider so Firefox can display your monthly usage. This information is separate from your browsing activity and does not include the websites you visit.

For more details about how Built-in VPN works, including data limits, account requirements, and privacy protections, see our support article.

How to use it

To get started:

Update to Firefox 149 or later
When the feature is available, click the VPN button in the toolbar
Sign in to or create a Mozilla account (used to track your usage against the 50 GB limit)
Turn on protection in the panel

The VPN indicator will turn green when it is active.

You can manage the feature anytime in Settings > Privacy & Security > VPN. If you prefer not to use it, you can remove the toolbar button. If you experience issues with a specific site, you can exclude it from the proxy directly in the panel.

We’d like your feedback

Built-in VPN is launching in Beta, and your feedback will directly inform how it evolves. We’ll continue expanding availability and refining the feature as we learn how people use it.

If you try it, we’d like to know:

Does it work as you expect?
Have you noticed any sites behaving differently?
Have you encountered any performance or connection issues?
What use cases are important to you, and what would you like to see this feature do?

Share your thoughts in the comments below. Your input helps us improve reliability, clarity, and overall experience.

- The Firefox Team

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

eNTiKeY — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:43 GMT

on me with version 149 i cant see the button, and in the settings > privacy & Security i cant no see the VPN. Why is it so?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

b9 — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:01:23 GMT

Any timeline for when the VPN will be available in Canada?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

BabsKy — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:58:30 GMT

"This feature is progressively rolling out in the US, UK, Germany and France...". Meaning not everyone will get the feature at the same time. Just keep an eye out for the VPN setup prompt in the top-right corner of your Firefox toolbar.

For more info: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/built-in-vpn#w_turn-on-vpn-in-firefox

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

wutongtaiwan — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:01:13 GMT

Can Mozilla tell me whether the VPN feature can be used in China? In the past, Firefox had a dedicated version for China, and because there was business in China, it had to comply with Chinese law. But now there is no Chinese version, and you no longer need to comply with Chinese law. However, I still hope you can respond now regarding whether you have decided to provide VPN service to China. If there are no related plans, you can also tell me directly to avoid me waiting indefinitely for the VPN.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Karl4 — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:13:00 GMT

Same for me! On the older w10 Notebook (Firefox 149.0) the VPN button is visible, on the newer w10 (149.0) it is not. Very strange!

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

BabsKy — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:12:38 GMT

It's not strange, that just how progressive rollouts work.

I have a Windows 11 laptop and a Windows 11 tablet. The tablet has a preview build of Windows 11, so newer than the laptop's standard build. The laptop had the new start menu layout before the tablet did. That's how rollouts roll!

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Synchro — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:35:50 GMT

I heard this feature is a proxy-server not a VPN but I don't know how they are different. Can someone explain?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

b9 — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:05:22 GMT

Maybe this will help clarify the difference a bit.

The difference between a VPN and a web proxy - Mozilla VPN

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Pseudoryx — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:28:59 GMT

There is a growing concern that companies with their own security IT team will ban Firefox for giving employee access to a VPN. Is there any truth to that and how do you plan to tackle it?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Sat, 02 May 2026 18:29:44 GMT

Hi. Thanks for this (other) big step up from Mozilla.

Sadly the VPN did not work if FF:

DoH setting is set to "Max Protection"
AND
Proxy settings is NOT set to "Auto-detect proxy settings for this network" (which considerably slows down the launch time and also didn't work every times 😢)

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

DSkribe — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:14:53 GMT

They did note a policy to disable this but seriously, Mozilla, this is an instant way to lose customers especially on the business side of things. And now, instead of just pushing out an update, its needs a CorpSec review. It was nice knowing ya Firefox. I smell a corporate ban hammer coming your way.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Synchro — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:24:59 GMT

Thnaks!

"A secure web proxy works for tasks that you might do only in your browser."

"a proxy only protects what you do in your browser, whereas a VPN protects all your traffic"

So it's a proxy?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

riczie — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 20:49:58 GMT

can it be used with multi-account container like the paid VPN?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

FredVT — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:25:11 GMT

Please instead of the current "black list" to exclude websites, add a button to switch this as a "white list". I just need VPN on some websites.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:35:28 GMT

I didn't use multi-account container anymore but yes it should be.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:39:41 GMT

I think this to be a good idea.

I also don't need all of my traffic to be routed and thus slowed down.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

DSkribe — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:15:19 GMT

And literally, overnight, the decision to remove Firefox from the domain was approved. You did it to yourself Mozilla.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:29:14 GMT

And what about YOU doing it to yourself?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

DSkribe — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:03:42 GMT

Married, dont have those issues. As to removing from the domain, yes I will be doing that myself.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

chedim — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:18:12 GMT

"big step up" 😄

that's not big step up, that is scope creep and product en**bleep**tification

Update: of course you would also engage in censorship, **bleep**zilla.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

chedim — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:16:23 GMT

it is available now. Go buy it from a proper VPN provider or rent a VPS and configure it yourself.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

chedim — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:25:46 GMT

A VPN _is_ a proxy server, just on a different OSI layer.
The problem is -- are you ok with giving ALL your traffic to a for-profit company like Mozilla Corporation and their "partner" Fastly who provides this service for "free" to you (meaning the data they capture from your use of the service _is being sold_)?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:09:51 GMT

@chedim wrote:
of course you would also engage in censorship

What the hell are you talking about?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

chedim — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:02:59 GMT

try typing word "s-h-i-t", it'll replace it with **bleep**

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Synchro — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:53:30 GMT

I guess we have to read a license agreement. If it's written there that they can sell our data, it's one point. If they claim they don't do it but we suspect they might, then we should also suspect that any paid VPN services can do the same.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:07:05 GMT

They communicated about all of this, but people prefer to rush to the comments negatively rather than read what they publish and open the discussion if needed.

I think you have well resumed it @Synchro (as well as Mozilla in their communication).

Even though this is a "for-profit" organization, they build their reputation on a very clear charter and code of conduct, so if I should have doubts about them I certainly should have even more doubts about other solutions, paid or not.

Of course they can disable the feature by default for companies, but I find their charter to be very clear, a free secure and privacy based internet for everyone.

So if you, as an IT/company (@chedim and others), don't trust in them you have the ability to justify your job and disable the feature or make a request (and ask for a raise if you should^^) rather than blaming them (@Pseudoryx) 😘

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:56:19 GMT

They communicated about all of this, just read their communications.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:10:46 GMT

This is not what I was asking for. I've edited my comment to make it more clear.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Cathexis — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:22:42 GMT

Can you please stop adding bloat to the only Google chrome alternative, if I want a vpn running I'll install one. Just try and make the best browser you can.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

jehad_husein — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:03:27 GMT

I am using Android version 149 but I haven't got this feature yet.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Pseudoryx — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:40:12 GMT

Not at the time when this comment was posted. The first clarification for enterprise user came 6 hours later and was updated to the 149 release note.

I do not appreciate being tagged into your childish bickerings with other users. Please kindly do not interact with me ever again.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

riczie — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:28:36 GMT

it does not. However, I found proxy settings in containers, which is maybe even better for me, so no need for this new limited vpn.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

tom25519 — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:29:32 GMT

No! If Firefox do this, Firefox website will totally blocked in China, and most of user couldn't download Firefox anymore.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

mozyingalong — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:52:32 GMT

Are there any plans to bring this VPN functionality to Thunderbird (for Android and Windows)?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Menaan — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:24:38 GMT

There are a couple of things I immediately notice about the VPN that are lacking that would be nice to have.

First, the option to invert the excluded sites list and rather make it an included sites list. Especially since it has such a low amount of data each month, It would be great to be able to enable it and know it's only going to use data on the sites where I actually want it used. There are far more sites where I don't care about using the VPN than I exclusively want a VPN on.

Another good mode / option would to be able to enable the VPN only for one specific window or even tab group. I noticed if I use a private window and turn VPN on there, it turns it on for all of my firefox windows. Again here, this is a pretty focused use, if I'm in a private window and turn it on, it's for the extra privacy there, I don't need it on for the hundred other tabs I may have open.

Make an option to put the VPN button in the sidebar. Maybe I'm overlooking it but I don't see any way currently to add it to the sidebar instead of the top tool bar.

When the VPN is enabled, show the exit node information / location. So that at a glance I know where websites think my traffic is coming from. Some websites when you log in they send a 2FA that lists the location you are logging in from. It would be really helpful to easily corroborate that location with the location the VPN would be reporting.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Sephiroso — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:53:15 GMT

I came here to say what Menaan said. The first part of their comment anyway, about swapping the current implementation of a blacklist for the VPN to be a whitelist. There truly are far far more sites where i don't need nor really want to use a VPN for than there are sites where i want it on. Currently i'd need to turn off the VPN on 1000x more sites than the ones i want it on for so a whitelist would be perfect.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

yuzhang — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:41:25 GMT

The built-in VPN in Firefox is a great step towards enhancing user privacy, especially with its commitment to not selling browsing data or injecting ads. It's refreshing to see a reliable option that prioritizes user security over profit. If you're looking for more exciting experiences online, check out Frog vs Mural Girl 3 for some fun and engaging content!

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

mozyingalong — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:37:40 GMT

For anyone interested in voting for this VPN being added to Thunderbird:
https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/ideas/bring-firefox-vpn-functionality-to-thunderbird-for-windows/idi-p/121808

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

RayS — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:54:07 GMT

I am in the US with version 149.0.2 but am not seeing the built-in VPN feature.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Agentvirtuel — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:15:33 GMT

Hello

Another way, you can use the Windows registry.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox
Or
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Mozilla\Firefox

IPProtectionAvailable 1

IPProtectionAvailable 0

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

brainier — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:39:07 GMT

Nice feature, but would be much better with a whitelist for the sites I need to use the VPN for rather than for all sites and a list for those to avoid.

Also, I am in the UK and the VPN endpoint is in Phoenix, USA. Any plans on having a few more locations as I would like a VPN but remain in the UK as an option as well.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

ZeelaTunes — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:46:48 GMT

I'm on version 150 and I don't have access to the VPN in the toolbar or in settings. Is it still in the rollout phase? I'm in the US.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

bertreply — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:48:20 GMT

The VPN button switch does NOT show on my FF toolbar. I can find an option to install a paid version by a search in settings I have version 150.0 installed

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

missinglincoln — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:33:29 GMT

Just upgraded to FF 150. Big splash screen says that it is available in Canada, now. I am in Canada. The VPN button is NOT on my toolbar. No trace of it whatsoever. So what is up with that?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

SkylessMoon — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:20:36 GMT

If this update isn't available to everyone yet, can you kindly NOT push it in the frontpage of the update screen?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Agentvirtuel — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:25:09 GMT

Hello

Use built-in VPN in Firefox
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/built-in-vpn

Allow me to ask this question
Have you verified, the preference, browser.ipProtection.enabled

1 - Go to configuration editor https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/about-config-editor-firefox
2 - Enter a search term browser.ipProtection.enabled

browser.ipProtection.enabled

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

missinglincoln — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:45:32 GMT

Thank you very kindly for this. It worked! I think they need to add this to the Getting Started instructions, because there is no way I would have ever figured this out on my own. I will have to try it out to see how it works for me...but at least I can, now.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Cantuccini — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:48:05 GMT

I have never seen the VPN button in v149, therefore I must assume not getting it in v150 (as of today) either.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Agentvirtuel — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:41:36 GMT

To complement, these discussions https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1577470

Manage remote improvements settings in Firefox https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/remote-improvements

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3imFeOc8YE

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Agentvirtuel — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:52:24 GMT

Hello

These discussions https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/introducing-firefox-s-built-in-vpn-ip-protection-now-in-the/m-p/123423/highlight/true#M48550

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

TVBC — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:58:45 GMT

What use is a VPN with zero controls of server location? I can't even tell if the **bleep** thing works.

Trash feature.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

bertreply — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:04:29 GMT

So minus a toolbar button, does this mean we must go to the configuration editor to turn it off?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Cantuccini — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:36:02 GMT

Of course not. Whenever you launch FF, VPN is automatically 'off'. Showing a white 'x' in grey circle. When clicked and switched on, it's a tick in green circle!

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

reddotmozillar — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:08:47 GMT

I would love to have build-in VPN inside Firefox because my red+ country block everything 😥

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Cantuccini — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:12:40 GMT

I agree and it doesn't work. Just tried a German mediathek film feat. Judi Dench, I got blocked.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Cantuccini — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:15:28 GMT

Did you forget to enable VPN in 'about:config' settings on your newer machine?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:07:36 GMT

Still doesn't work due to the above mentioned issue.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

rixenow — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:03:35 GMT

Some bugs I found in the first 5 seconds of using it.

Secure DNS does not work and VPN will fail to connect while it's enabled.

VPN only uses the same country you are in, so what's the point?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:59:46 GMT

@rixenow wrote:
VPN only uses the same country you are in, so what's the point?

The two major points are:

Hiding your browsing history to your ISP.
Hiding your IP address to visited websites.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

TVBC — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:10:24 GMT

But zero help with fighting against the fascist regimes that have taken over our countries. 👍

So really it should be labelled and pitched as 'free IP protection' and not 'Free VPN' - cus the way it's crippled like that. It really isnt a VPN service as we all know it - hence the disappointment. Right now, it's just more useless clutter in my toolbar.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Cantuccini — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:23:58 GMT

Re "hiding visited web sites" - Would that prevent shortcuts of every looked-at page to my FF desktop getting added automatically?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Raziel — Sat, 02 May 2026 17:38:21 GMT

No sorry, I think what you're asking is rather related to browser history.

Either use private browsing (didn't store anything) or disable features you don't want, as:

about:preferences#home-highlights

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

JffxB — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:54:56 GMT

Me too, in USA. (Maybe if I knew what it is supposed to look like?)
I previously got wrapped around the "Mozilla VPN" axle,
& had to uninstall that, possibly compromising the 'built-in Mozilla VPN'?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

JffxB — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:26:54 GMT

It would be helpful to know how much the b-i VPN slows each connection.

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Klocker — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:31:28 GMT

I have an account already will this be rolled out to Australian users aged over 18?

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JffxB — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:35:26 GMT

It would be helpful if the 'built-in Firefox VPN' icon(s) were shown in the instructions, to distinguish it from the 'Firefox VPN' icon(s). The free (depricated) 'Built-In' VPN is not usually and clearly distinguished in scope nor meaning from the 'Mozilla VPN' subscription, until it is installed.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

q0p — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:27:31 GMT

I like this function, but current interface crop it`s functionality.
I prefer interface like in foxy proxy extension. You can choose sites with enabled or disabled proxy by mask.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Clockiel — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:12:03 GMT

There's no way to change the location I go through. This means if a site is blocking Alabama, I just can't use that site. So right now, its completely useless.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

s1fly — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:43:18 GMT

@MShahabuddin Thank you for making it easy for users to get some extra security and protection online!

One thing I noticed is that when you have Enhanced Tracking Protection set to Strict, the VPN is not able to show any websites. When I change it to Standard, it works perfectly.

Is there a technical reason for this or a part of the feature's rollout?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Alvore — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:12:30 GMT

Hi,

The inability to choose which server is used reduces greatly the usefulness of the VPN. Here in France most users would rather be interested in watching pornography or have different acess for netflix or other services which cannot be done with a french server.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Agentvirtuel — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:01:34 GMT

Hello

I am of French nationality and my place of residence is France, and, i not interested in watching pornography.
Below, tests carried out.
https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/here-s-what-we-re-working-on-in-firefox/m-p/66267/highlight/true#M23473

A article https://www.camp-firefox.de/forum/thema/140510-wo-ist-das-vpn/?postID=1288479#post1288479

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

sigma9 — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:21:19 GMT

Great idea, but I was disappointed that the function that excludes website from the VPN does not permit the use of regex expressions, or even * wildcards, to specify URLs. In a corporate environment, there is often a mix of internal and external services that share the same base URL - wildcard (or better yet regex) functionality would make this a lot easier.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

JffxB — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:44:39 GMT

. You would save a lot of confusion, frustration, irritation, confidence in your work, and user goodwill if you called it more appropriately like "IP shield".
. I have Windows 10 Pro, Firefox 150.0, and am in the USA, but I cannot find the "built-in VPN".
Is something broken, missing, or not set up properly, or is your "Available in the the US" misleading or incomplete.
. A screenshot for various typical environments would be much more helpful than the <1000 word, short, vague, ambiguous descriptions provided so far.
. Why does search here in [discussions], for "IP shield" and "Built-in VPN" presume I'm looking for "PP" and "Built-in VAN"?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Agentvirtuel — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:49:19 GMT

Hello

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

ajp1228 — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:51:12 GMT

I saw a message about the VPN when my browser reopened after a recent update, but I did not have time to figure it out at the time and I remember closing a box or perhaps clicking a "no" button. Now I'm trying to figure it out but can't find the VPN button, and it's not showing when I go to "customize toolbar." So if I am not part of the rollout, would I have still seen the message when the browser updated? I want to know if I have lost the button or what happened to my VPN feature.

Thank you.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Agentvirtuel — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:29:14 GMT

Hello

Is it about the post-update page "What's New" https://www.firefox.com/whatsnew/150

These similar discussions https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1579042

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

emicattt — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:12:14 GMT

How do I see where my VPN is pretending I am?

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

RRS — Fri, 01 May 2026 10:39:06 GMT

Very convenient. Thanks Firefox!

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

4lun — Sat, 02 May 2026 11:20:11 GMT

Will we have the ability to get more than 50GB of data a month? Would also love it if some of the Mozilla VPN features (e.g. select a location, even if only a small subset of the options) could somehow be brought to the browser version.

I would pay for this as I don't want a system wide VPN (I already use Tailscale and a work related VPN), I just want a VPN localised to the browser. Currently I use Opera for it's built in VPN (no limit as far as I'm aware) but would be happy to switch to Firefox instead if a few more features were available.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Blitz_zz — Sat, 02 May 2026 20:27:47 GMT

I think a whitelist feature to only use the vpn on a select few websites, and a location choosing feature would be nice, as certain websites block content based on the location you are browsing from.

Re: Introducing Firefox’s Built-in VPN: IP protection, now in the browser

Agentvirtuel — Sun, 03 May 2026 10:35:59 GMT

Bonjour

Je vis en France.
Ci-dessous, Firefox 151 bêta, un test effectué.

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