{"id":547879,"date":"2023-02-04T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-android\/"},"modified":"2023-02-04T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-04T17:00:00","slug":"how-to-use-a-vpn-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use a VPN on Android"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dca3a5d215\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2dca3a5d215\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-android\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_a_VPN_on_Android%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Use a VPN on Android&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-android\/#What_Is_a_VPN_and_How_Does_It_Work_on_Android\" >What Is a VPN, and How Does It Work on Android?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-android\/#Whats_the_Best_VPN_for_Android\" >What\u2019s the Best VPN for Android?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-android\/#How_to_Set_Up_a_VPN_on_Android\" >How to Set Up a VPN on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-a-vpn-on-android\/#How_to_Turn_Off_VPN_on_Android\" >How to Turn Off VPN on Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_a_VPN_on_Android%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Use a VPN on Android&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-866939\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Android-VPN-2.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Express VPN on Android phone\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So, you\u2019re interested in using a VPN on your Android phone. There are a lot of choices out there when it comes to VPN services. Thankfully, they\u2019re all pretty easy to use. We\u2019ll help you get started.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_VPN_and_How_Does_It_Work_on_Android\"><\/span>What Is a VPN, and How Does It Work on Android?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First thing first, let\u2019s talk about <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/133680\/htg-explains-what-is-a-vpn\/\">what actually happens when you use a VPN. \u201cVPN\u201d stands for \u201cVirtual Private Network,\u201d and that\u2019s a pretty good description of what it does.<\/p>\n<p>A VPN encrypts your device\u2019s internet traffic and sends it through a computer (server) that\u2019s located somewhere else. It\u2019s as if you\u2019re using the internet on that remote device instead of your own. This disguises your identity and makes it <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear as if you\u2019re browsing the web from somewhere you\u2019re not. If you use a VPN on your Android phone, all the traffic from all apps on your Android device\u2014including Chrome and other browsers\u2014will be sent through the VPN tunnel.<\/p>\n<p>There are several reasons why you might want to use a VPN. VPNs are commonly used to bypass regional restrictions. If a movie isn\u2019t available on Netflix in your country, you can use a VPN to watch it. All you have to do is install the VPN and start it up. You\u2019ll be virtually transported to a different location, and your internet activity will be hidden from your internet provider.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_Best_VPN_for_Android\"><\/span>What\u2019s the Best VPN for Android?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of great VPN apps available for Android. It can be difficult to decide which one is right for you\u2014and to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/722871\/5-signs-a-vpn-isnt-trustworthy%c2%a0\/\">know which ones to trust. We\u2019ve got a guide to help you find the best VPN service, including the best free VPN. All of the VPN services in our guide have Android apps.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_a_VPN_on_Android\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">How to Set Up a VPN on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every VPN app is going to work a little differently, but the concept is basically the same. We\u2019ll show you how to get <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=e7eab128eb8d1c53e14db14f4c632447&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dhideme.android.vpn&amp;cuid=xid:{xid}&amp;___trxnet=vg\">Hide.me<\/a>\u2014our pick for Best Android VPN\u2014up and running as an example.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing you\u2019ll need to do with most VPN services is create an account and choose a plan. In the case of Hide.me, we can use the free plan without creating an account.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866968\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-20_14-11-52.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Get Your Free Plan.&quot;\" width=\"441\" height=\"199\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, simply tap the \u201cEnable VPN\u201d button to start it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866967\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-20_14-13-10.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Enable VPN.&quot;\" width=\"441\" height=\"308\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll need to grant the VPN permission to monitor network traffic. This is why it\u2019s important to use trustworthy VPN services. Tap \u201cOK\u201d to continue.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866966\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-20_14-13-16.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;OK.&quot;\" width=\"441\" height=\"299\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can see the location at the bottom of the screen. In this case, it\u2019s somewhere in the US. The \u201cLocation\u201d tab allows you to move to different countries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866964\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-20_14-20-51.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Location tab.\" width=\"730\" height=\"401\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When a VPN is running on your Android device, you\u2019ll see a key icon in the status bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866965\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-20_14-15-15.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"441\" height=\"118\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s pretty much it! Again, every VPN app works a little differently, but this is the general idea. You\u2019ll create an account, choose a location, and run the VPN. Sometimes it\u2019s even a good idea to just leave your VPN connected all the time.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Turn_Off_VPN_on_Android\"><\/span>How to Turn Off VPN on Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Turning off a VPN on Android is as easy as turning it on. Simply open the VPN app that you\u2019re using\u2014in our case, it\u2019s Hide.me. Tap the \u201cDisable VPN\u201d (or similar) button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-866973\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/2023-01-20_14-31-43.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Disable VPN.&quot;\" width=\"441\" height=\"171\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>VPNs aren\u2019t something that everyone needs\u2014in fact, most users will be fine without ever touching one. But if the occasion arises where one is required, it\u2019s good to know how to use one and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/853222\/should-you-trust-your-vpn\/\">which ones you can trust.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Should You Trust Your VPN?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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