The official IVPN app for desktop platforms. Some of the features include: multiple protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard), Kill-switch, Multi-Hop, Split Tunnel, Trusted Networks, AntiTracker, Custom DNS, Dark mode, and more.
Publisher’s description
What is IVPN Client?
IVPN Client by IVPN Limited is open-source Windows software in the vpn & proxy category. It ranks 31st by popularity among vpn & proxy in this catalogue. It is written in Go.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 128.2 MB. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 3.15.15, released on September 4, 2026. The version history goes back to November 9, 2021: 29 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 6 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 3,699 times. The source code on GitHub (ivpn/desktop-app) has 537 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Proton VPN.
Project description on GitHub: “Official IVPN Desktop app ”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 6 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: IVPN Client is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is IVPN Client safe to download?
- The file is served by repo.ivpn.net, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3937206B2B6E0541A298AA3D0BAE66745E48F5B2C91D4FF5CDE239B09254106B· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the ivpn/desktop-app repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- Actively maintained10
- No dangerous workflows10
- Security policy10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Restricted token permissions9
- Pinned dependencies7
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge2
- Code review0
- No binaries in the repository0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 29 versions ›29 versions over 5 years · about 6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.15.15Latest | September 4, 2026 | 128.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.15.13 | July 15, 2026 | 125.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.15.0 | December 4, 2025 | 96.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.14.34 | July 21, 2025 | 95.9 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.14.17 | September 19, 2024 | 94.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.14.14 | June 3, 2024 | 94.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.14.2 | February 8, 2024 | 94.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.13.4 | December 4, 2023 | 97.5 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id IVPN.IVPN -echoco install ivpn -yIVPN-Client-v3.15.15.exe /SProgram files (.exe): ivpn.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- IVPN Limited
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- GPL
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/ivpn/desktop-app
- Written in
- Go
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 3.15.15
- Released
- September 4, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 9, 2021
- Versions listed
- 29
- Updates / year
- 6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 3,699
- GitHub stars
- 537
- GitHub forks
- 67
- Website
- ivpn.net
- winget ID
- IVPN.IVPN
- Chocolatey package
- ivpn
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is IVPN Client free?
Yes. IVPN Client is open-source software under the GPL licence.
Is IVPN Client safe to download?
The download comes from repo.ivpn.net, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install IVPN Client with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can IVPN Client be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does IVPN Client support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does IVPN Client run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of IVPN Client?
The versions page lists all 29 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 9, 2021.
What are alternatives to IVPN Client?
OpenVPN, nginx, Proton VPN, Tailscale and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
