Connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on Android

You can connect your device to a private network, like your school or company's network, when you're not there. You make this kind of connection through a virtual private network (VPN).

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

Add or use a VPN (Pixel 7a & earlier, including Fold)

Add a saved network

Step 1: Get VPN information

Get your VPN information from your administrator. You might need to install a VPN app and start set-up in that app. The app could come from the Google Play Store or from your administrator.

Step 2: Enter VPN information

  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap Network & internet And then VPN.
  3. At the top right, tap Add .
  4. Enter the information from your administrator.
  5. Tap Save.
Connect
  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap Network & internet And then VPN.
  3. Tap the VPN you want.
  4. Enter your username and password.
  5. Tap Connect.
    • If you use a VPN app, the app opens.
Tip: When you're connected, you'll see VPN on .
Disconnect or forget a VPN
  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap Network & internet and then VPN.
  3. Next to the VPN that you want to disconnect, tap Settings .
    • To disconnect: Turn off that VPN.
    • To forget the network: Tap Forget.

Edit VPN settings (Pixel 7a & earlier, including Fold)

Edit
  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap Network & internet And then VPN.
  3. Next to the VPN you want to edit, tap Settings .
    • If you use a VPN app, the app will open.
  4. Edit the VPN settings. If needed, tap Save.
Stay connected all the time
  1. If you haven't already, add a VPN.
  2. Open your device's Settings app.
  3. Tap Network & internet And then VPN.
  4. Next to the VPN you want to change, tap Settings .
  5. Turn Always-on VPN on or off.
    • If you've set up a VPN through an app, you won't have the always-on option.
  6. If needed, tap Save.
Clear VPN notification
Important: If your always-on VPN connection stops working, you'll get a notification that stays until you reconnect. To clear that notification, turn off always-on for that VPN.
  1. Open your device's Settings app.
  2. Tap Network & internet And then VPN.
  3. Next to the VPN you want to change, tap Settings .
  4. Turn Always-on VPN off.
Work profile
You can make a VPN work only for apps associated with your work profile. Learn how to set up a work profile.

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