How To Connect Your Phone To VPN

 

Do you wish to access content from a blocked website? Or maybe you're wary about the security of critical personal data you intend to use. Virtual Private Network provides security, anonymity, and privacy to internet users by creating a customized network connection across a public one.

 

The VPN software you install on your Android remains there to send the encrypted format of any data you send across the internet.

 

Before I take you through a step-by-step process to install a VPN on your phone, here's what you should know about running a VPN on Android.

 

Your data is insecure over a public network

Anyone using the internet wants to always be secure because as Per-Erik Eriksson, security should be your #1 priority.

 

If you're sending confidential data such as your financial statements and other private documents via email, other people can see it and use it against you. Therefore, installing VPN keeps your data safe from cyber-attackers, government agencies, and others.

 

You can never access blocked content

Without a VPN, you can never enjoy content from websites beyond your internet coverage. However, a VPN allows you to bypass geographical blocks.

 

Most users today use their smartphones to access the internet. Additionally, smartphones allow users to transact just like when using a laptop.

 

Step by Step VPN Installation on Android

Step # 1

• Tap on the setting app to open
• For Wireless and Network options, click on "More"
• Tap the VPN option

STEP # 2

• Tap the (plus) + option
• Feed the VPN details requested
• Enter a name into the name field provided. This will help you differentiate your VPN from any other.
• Select the type of VPN server you're connecting to
• Enter the VPN server's address details- either as a numerical IP address or an address likevpn.installation.com

STEP # 3

• Once you've set up the VPN, tap on it to connect.
• It's critical to know that you can configure multiple VPN servers. Multiple servers help you switch from one to another from your VPN screen.

The following is also critical . . .

 

1. Access password

You'll need to feed the username and password to activate VPN. You may decide to save your account's information for the future.

 

2. Notifications

While you're connected to VPN, a persistent "VPN activated" notification message will appear on the screen, waiting for your next command

 

If you wish to disconnect from the VPN, tap the notification message and then tap Disconnect.

 

Always-On VPN Mode

Always-On VPN mode is an option enabled by default via Google. When the option is activated, your Android will never allow any data to be sent except through VPN.

 

This is useful, especially when you're beyond your encrypted VPN domain. In case you forget to activate it while you're in public Wi-Fi.

 

To activate Always-On VPN Mode

To activate this option, tap on the cog icon found next to the VPN name.

 

Then tap and toggle the "Always-on VPN".

 

Parting Shot

Installing a VPN on your Android is not compulsory. However, if you have concerns about your security or wish to access geographically blocked content from your Android, if that would be the case, then you now have a step-by-step process of successfully installing it on your Android.