Changing Default Server Location in Microsoft Defender VPN

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BAlDana 20

Microsoft Defender VPN is connecting to a Belgium server by default. What steps are needed to change the server location?

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2024-10-07T12:40:58.7266667+00:00

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2024-10-10T12:37:41.5466667+00:00

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Answer 1

SUNOJ KUMAR YELURU 15,256 MVP Volunteer Moderator

Thank you for using Q and A forum.

When you use Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor servers, a Defender for Endpoint tenant is automatically created (in the US for US users, in the EU for European users, and in the UK for UK users). Data collected by Defender for Endpoint is stored in the geo-location of the tenant as identified during provisioning.
Once configured, you cannot change the location where your data is stored. If you need to move your data to another location, you need to contact Microsoft Support to reset the tenant.

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BAlDana 20 Reputation points

2024-10-07T13:10:57.99+00:00

@Sunoj Kumar Yeluru Does this count for the VPN connection...?
SUNOJ KUMAR YELURU 15,256 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2024-10-07T15:29:03.72+00:00

@BAlDana
Can I select a specific region/geo that I can connect to?

No, privacy protection automatically chooses the best and usually the closest Microsoft VPN server. Privacy protection doesn't allow you to specify regions. Privacy Protection enables you to keep your data private while connecting to unsecured public Wi-Fi and prevents it form being used to bypass geographic and regional-restricted content.

How does Privacy protection work, and can I select my geo location/source?

Privacy protection works by routing your internet traffic through Microsoft servers, which are in different countries around the world. You can turn on privacy protection by selecting the button in your browser or app, and it'll automatically connect you to the server assigned to your region. Our focus is on protecting your connection and privacy when you are on a public/unsecure network. However, you can still enjoy the benefits of changing your IP address to enhance your online security.
BAlDana 20 Reputation points

2024-10-08T13:50:09.0733333+00:00

OK, I do understand but should different. recently moved to MS Defender and I'm forced to get Google Search or anything else in Belgian as the server is connecting to Belgium.

You can close the ticket.