Upgrade for Free
Cybercrime is evolving. So is your protection. *Offer for existing members for the remainder of your subscription. Terms apply.
Applicable for: Android,Mac,Windows,iOS
Use Ad Tracker Blocking in your VPN product to block targeted advertisements
Each mobile device has a unique advertising ID which may be used to track your details like name, address, and age. Advertising IDs may be used by app developers to create targeted advertisements that are relevant to you. The Ad Tracker Blocking feature in your VPN product helps block advertisers' tracking technologies to reduce many targeted advertisements.
A small number of websites require Ad Tracker Blocking to be disabled to work properly. If you trust these websites, you can block Ad Tracker Blocking.
To use Ad Tracker Blocking, depending on your device, choose one of the following:
Windows
Depending on your product, choose one of the following:
Norton VPN
-
Open Norton VPN on your desktop.
-
On the Norton dashboard, do one of the following, depending on your VPN plan:
-
Norton VPN Standard: Click Ad Tracker Blocking. In the screen that appears, move the slider to enable Block ad trackers when VPN is on
-
Norton VPN Plus/Ultimate: Click Settings. In the Settings window, move the slider to enable Block Ad Trackers when VPN is on.
-
Norton 360
-
Open your Norton device security product.
-
In the Norton dashboard, click Privacy on the left-side of the screen.
-
In the Privacy window, under Secure VPN, click Open.
-
In the Secure VPN window, click the Ad Tracking Blocking tab.
-
In the Ad Tracker Blocking tab move the slider to enable Block Ad Trackers when VPN is on.
Mac
Depending on your product, choose one of the following:
Norton VPN
-
Open Norton VPN on your desktop.
-
On the Norton dashboard, do one of the following, depending on your VPN plan:
-
Norton VPN Standard: Click Ad Tracker Blocking. In the screen that appears, move the slider to enable Block ad trackers when VPN is on
-
Norton VPN Plus/Ultimate: Click Settings. In the Settings window, move the slider to enable Block Ad Trackers when VPN is on.
-
Norton 360
-
Open Norton 360.
-
In the Norton dashboard, click Privacy on the left-side of the window.
-
In the Privacy window, under Secure VPN, click Open.
-
In the Secure VPN window, click the Ad Tracker Blocking tab.
-
In the Ad Tracker Blocking tab move the slider to enable Block Ad Trackers when VPN is on.
Android
Depending on your product, choose one of the following:
Norton VPN
-
Launch Norton VPN.
-
Tap the Settings icon on the top-right corner of the screen.
-
In the VPN Configuration screen, tap Ad Tracker Blocking.
-
In the Ad Tracker Blocking screen. move the slider to enable Block Ad Trackers.
Norton 360
-
Launch Norton 360.
-
At the bottom of the main screen, tap Menu and then tap VPN.
-
In the VPN screen, tap the Settings icon on the top-right corner of the screen.
-
In the VPN screen, tap Ad Tracker Blocking. In the screen that appears, move the slider to enable Block Ad Trackers.
iOS
Depending on your product, choose one of the following:
Norton VPN
-
Launch Norton VPN.
-
Tap the Settings icon on the top-right corner of the screen.
-
In the VPN Configuration screen, tap Ad Tracker Blocking.
-
In the Ad Tracker Blocking screen. move the slider to enable Block Ad Trackers.
Norton 360
-
Launch Norton 360.
-
Tap the Privacy section and tap the right arrow next to VPN.
-
Under the Ad Tracker Blocking section, slide Block Ad Trackers to enable Ad Trackers.
Last modified: 11/09/2025
Was this article helpful?