Join the Private Internet Access VPN Extension Beta Program: Firefox and Chrome
The Private Internet Access VPN Extension Beta program is an opportunity for our customers to test our coming PIA browser extensions. Back in 2017, we launched the Chrome extension as PIA's first browser-based solution that allowed users to access all of the classic functions of a VPN, along with a few new features (like WebRTC blocking), from within their browser.
In the current beta, users will be able to test the newest version of the Private Internet Access Chrome extension and also our new Private Internet Access VPN Firefox Add-On. Test them with us - we welcome your feedback.
How do I join the Private Internet Access Beta Program?
Joining our beta program is easy! Simply login to your Customer Control Panel on our website. There is a new section under the password changing section to join the beta program. Click on the button and follow the instructions there!
Once you have joined, you will be provided with:
A download link to the latest beta release
A short changelog of what this release introduces since the last public release
An email address to send any feedback you might have for this version.
Please note that for now, you can only participate in the testing of one platform at a time. We may also limit the amount of people that can join the program for each platform as necessary.
Private Internet Access Chrome Extension Changelog
For our Chrome extension, the changelog for the new version is as follows:
* Updated new translations
* Added Disable Autofill setting in extension settings.
* Fixed wrong url bug on error page due to network connection being unavailable.
* Cleaned chrome webstore and OneSky keys from repo.
* Added new bypass list page
* Fixed typo on Disable SafeBrowsing tooltip.
* Added 'View Debug Log' button to extension section of settings.
__v1.5.0__
*Set Fallback to the website if a flag icon cannot be found for a region locally on disk.
* Added flag assets for Austria and Belgium.
* Added a new setting "Disable SafeBrowsing".
It is enabled by default.
* Shows the PIA connection error page when a connection timeout(net::ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT) error is encountered.
* Requested a new region list every 30 minutes, in case a new region is deployed
while the extension is running.
* Set 'Remember me' option as a default for new users due to a Chrome bug that signs users out when the extension is updated and this option is not selected.
* Added a 'Password Reset' link to the login page.
* Fixed a bug where clicking "Copy Debug Log" on Windows and pasting the result
into notepad.exe did not separate each entry with a new line.
* Fixed a bug where the "remember me" text on login page did not have a pointer
cursor, even though it can be clicked on to check and uncheck the remember me
checkbox.
* Fixed a bug where the template shown on an outdated version of Chrome was
rendered as an empty white page instead of a page with an upgrade message.
Private Internet Access Firefox Add-On Changelog
For our much anticipated Firefox Add-On (Extension), the changelog and features are as follows:
* Fixed a Bug with Proxy Connection status not pushed to mockApp in Private Browsing Mode.
* Updated Translations for newest features.
* Overhauled extension to work in Private Browsing Mode.
* Added warning disclaimer popup window while in private browsing mode.
* Added 'View Debug Log' button to extension section of settings.
__v1.0.0__
* First release.
Private Internet Access Firefox Add-On Features
- Connect to our Proxies
- Block WebRTC IP Detection
- Disable Network Prediction
- Tracking Protection
- Fingerprint Protection
- Disable Website Referrer
- Disable Hyperlink Auditing
- Remove UTM Parameters
- PIA MACE™ (block ads, trackers, and malicious content)
- Allow direct connections for whitelisted sites
Sincerely,
Private Internet Access Team
