Atlas VPN Shut Down – Paid Subscriptions Migration to NordVPN

AtlasVPN, a VPN provider, has announced that it will close on April 24th, 2024. The decision stems from a comprehensive assessment of the evolving cybersecurity landscape and their place in it.

As announced, Atlas VPN is set to be closed on April 24th. The decision stems from “rapidly advancing technological demands, a highly competitive market, and the escalating costs of providing top-tier services. These factors have led us to conclude that continuing to operate Atlas VPN is not sustainable in the long term.”

What happens next? Atlas VPN also announced a partnership with its sister company, NordVPN, and will automatically transfer all current paid subscribers to the NordVPN service for the remainder of their subscription period.

Namely:

• Premium users: Your service will transition to NordVPN – you'll be able to use all the premium features of NordVPN without any additional cost until your current subscription expires. You’ll receive an email from NordVPN with a password creation link. Once you’ve created your password, you’ll be able to log in and set up your NordVPN account. By moving your account to NordVPN, you accept the company’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
• Premium service with add-ons: NordVPN will honor your existing subscription, including equivalent add-ons, ensuring a seamless transition.
• Purchases via app stores: If you've subscribed to Atlas VPN through the Google Play or Amazon, your subscription will be managed by the respective store to ensure a smooth transition to NordVPN. If you’ve subscribed through the App Store, you will be refunded for the time remaining on your Premium subscription and your account will be terminated on April 25th.
• Direct purchases: Subscriptions made directly through Atlas VPN will be transferred to NordVPN. You'll receive detailed instructions on activating your NordVPN subscription.
• Auto-renewal: On April 24, your service will be transferred to NordVPN until the end of your current subscription period. For users with auto-renewal, this feature will be disabled. NordVPN will provide instructions on how to set up a new subscription if you wish to continue after your current subscription ends.
• Non-auto-renewal users: On April 24, your service will be transferred to NordVPN until the end of your current subscription period.
• New NordVPN Account: If you’re a paid Atlas VPN subscriber, your user account will be automatically migrated to NordVPN on April 24th. You will receive an email with detailed instructions on how to start using your NordVPN Account.
• Data Transfer: Minimal data necessary to set up your subscription with NordVPN will be transferred securely. This includes your subscription length and the email address you used to register your account.
• Free service users: The users of Atlas VPN's free service are invited to try NordVPN with attractive discounts.

For more information, please check out Atlas VPN's blog post regarding its closure and the accompanying FAQ section.

It's not surprising for a VPN company to suddenly announce a service shutdown these days—WeVPN was an example in the past—and it's certainly not good news for most people. However, we should also consider their responsibility towards users, especially those who have paid for their services. Based on my evaluation, AtlasVPN has demonstrated its responsibility and goodwill towards its users by migrating them to NordVPN while keeping its registered service term intact.

Nord VPN is widely regarded as one of the foremost VPN services currently available. With its comprehensive feature set that includes all of AtlasVPN's functionalities and a host of exclusive features, it represents a highly attractive proposition for users seeking a reliable and secure VPN solution. For AtlasVPN users, however, this closure need not be viewed negatively as it presents an opportunity to explore and evaluate an alternative VPN service that may be better suited to their needs.

Good luck!