Do your research on VPN companies and what services they offer. Make sure you purchase a VPN subscription from a trusted company. [2] X Expert Source Luigi OppidoComputer & Tech Specialist Expert Interview. 31 July 2019.

It may take your VPN a few minutes to connect.

Download the app from the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android). Open the app, then sign in with your VPN’s account information. Allow the VPN any permissions it asks for. Select a server if necessary/possible, then tap the “Connect” switch or button.

If you want to edit an existing VPN configuration, click the name of the VPN you want to configure, click Advanced options, and click Edit in the middle of the page.

VPN provider — Click this drop-down box, then click the name of the VPN you want to use. Connection name — Add the name of the VPN on your computer. Server name or address — Enter or change the VPN’s server address. VPN type — Enter or change the connection type. Type of sign-in info — Select a new type of sign-in (e. g. , Password) if necessary. User name (optional) — If necessary, change the username that you use to sign into the VPN. Password (optional) — If necessary, change the password that you use to sign into the VPN.

If you want to edit an existing configuration, click the connection’s name in the left-hand window and then skip the next step.

Configuration — Click the drop-down box at the top of the window, then click a different configuration type (e. g. , Default) in the drop-down menu. Server Address — Enter or update the server address. Account Name — Enter or change the account name that you use for the VPN. This is usually the email address you used to sign up for the VPN.

User Authentication — Check the box to the left of your preferred authentication option (e. g. , Password), then enter the answer. Machine Authentication — Select your VPN’s machine authentication option.

If you don’t have any VPN configurations, this option will be at the top of the screen. If you want to edit an existing VPN option, tap ⓘ to the right of the option, then tap Edit in the top-right corner.

Type — Select the type of VPN connection you want to use (e. g. , IPsec). Server — Enter or update the server address you use to connect to the VPN. User Authentication — Tap this, then select Username or Certificate to change the authentication method. Username or Certificate — Enter or update the username or certificate you use to log into your VPN service. Password — Enter or update your VPN subscription account’s password. This is the information you use to log into your VPN service.

On some Androids, you’ll need to swipe down using two fingers to get the “Settings” gear icon to appear.

On some Androids, you’ll need to tap More under the “Wireless & networks” heading. On a Samsung Galaxy, you’ll tap Connections at the top of the Settings menu.

On a Samsung Galaxy, you must first tap More connection settings near the bottom of the page before you can tap VPN.

On a Samsung Galaxy, you’ll tap ADD VPN in the top-right corner of the screen. If you want to edit an existing VPN configuration, tap the gear to the right of the VPN’s name.

Name — Enter or update the name for the VPN. Connection type — Tap this option, then select a new type of connection (e. g. , PPTP). Server address — Enter or update your VPN’s server address. Username — Enter or update your username. This is the information you use to log into your VPN service. Password — Enter or update your password. This is the information you use to log into your VPN service.