Atlas VPN, founded in 2020, quickly gained popularity as an affordable and user-friendly VPN solution, offering fast servers and essential privacy features. It became a favored choice for budget-conscious users seeking online security. However, in recent months, the service experienced stagnation. Unlike competitors such as NordVPN and Surfshark, Atlas VPN failed to expand its server network or introduce significant security enhancements. This lack of updates left it falling behind in a highly competitive market, where rapid innovation and advanced features are crucial to retaining users.
Atlas VPN Users Transition to NordVPN
Atlas has announced it will permanently shut down its services on April 24, 2024, as detailed in a recent blog post. To ensure that users retain access to a secure VPN, Atlas VPN has arranged for its premium users to be transitioned to NordVPN, a sister company that took over the company in 2021. This arrangement allows premium users to continue their VPN protection without interruption and at no additional cost for the duration of their existing subscription.
Here’s how it works
Premium Atlas VPN users will receive an email with a unique link to NordVPN. By following this link, they’ll be guided to set up a NordVPN password, after which they can start using NordVPN’s services while keeping all premium features they previously enjoyed without additional costs. The email will also provide instructions for those interested in continuing with a NordVPN premium plan after their current VPN subscription expires, offering users a straightforward path to maintaining their VPN coverage.
To uphold user privacy and data security during this transition, Atlas VPN has ensured that the data transfer to NordVPN is conducted securely. Only the essential information required for the switch—specifically each user’s registered email address and subscription duration—has been shared, maintaining strict privacy standards.
For users who originally subscribed to the VPN service of Atlas through Google Play, the transition to NordVPN will be securely managed directly by the Google Play Store. This ensures a smooth and efficient process, with all necessary account details and subscription information being handled by Google, allowing users to seamlessly switch to NordVPN without any additional steps. The process will maintain the security and privacy of user data, offering peace of mind during the transition.
 | Automatical Transfer to NordVPN |
| Atlas VPN Premium Account | ✔ |
| Google Play Store | ✔ |
| Apple App Store | ✘ Refund |
| Amazon | ✘ Refund |
| Free User | ✘ |
Refunds for Apple and Amazon Atlas VPN Users
However, users who registered for the VPN service through the Apple App Store or Amazon will not have their subscriptions transferred to NordVPN, as these platforms do not support direct transitions to a different service. Instead, these users will receive a refund for the remaining duration of their VPN subscription, ensuring they are compensated for any unused time. After the refund process, their accounts will be terminated as Atlas VPN shuts down its services on April 24, 2024. This ensures that users who subscribed through these platforms are not left without support or coverage during the transition.
Special Offers for Atlas VPN Free Users
Since NordVPN does not offer a free service, free Atlas VPN users will not be transitioned to NordVPN and will see their accounts terminated on the shutdown date. Atlas VPN’s free tier was particularly popular among users seeking basic online privacy without a subscription cost, providing limited yet effective protection for everyday browsing. As a gesture to these users, Atlas VPN will send an email with a special discount offer for NordVPN, allowing them to continue with a premium VPN service.
For more information about the shutdown and the transition process, users are encouraged to review the official Atlas VPN Announcement.
Leave a Reply