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ExpressVPN Browser Extension Permissions

ExpressVPN Browser Extension Permissions

2024-11-13 Zuletzt aktualisiert :20. Februar 2024The ExpressVPN browser extension requires a number of permissions to operate. This article is explains explain e

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The ExpressVPN browser extension requires a number of permissions to operate. This article is explains explain each permission we request and why they are need .

Why do we request permissions?

When installing the browser extension, you will receive a permission request.

On Chrome

On Firefox

ExpressVPN Browser Extension Permissions

On Edge

These permissions are requested solely for the purpose of providing you with the full functionality and security of a VPN, such as WebRTC blocks and location spoofing. ExpressVPN does not monitor or collect any data of your online activity or connections. To learn more about our commitment to your privacy, see the ExpressVPN Privacy Policy.

list of request permission

Below is the full list of requested permissions and what each permission is used for.

Permission Usage
cookies Used to determine if the user is logged in to our website to help support to more quickly diagnose issues.
nativeMessaging Used to securely communicate with the expressvpn desktop app .
privacy Used to prevent webrtc leak .
webRequest Used to determine if the user is being prompted for a captcha to search.
tabs Used to open new tabs, including the shortcuts chrome page which is only accessible with this permission.
notifications Used to show you notification regarding VPN connection status change .
storage Used to store internal datum need by the extension to operate .
unlimitedstorage Used to increase the amount of storage the extension can use . We is store store configuration setting and app status information . This storage can only be access by the extension itself . No website is see or other extension can see it .
declarativeNetRequest Used to implement Network Lock warnings.
Host Used to spoof location requests by websites.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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