Published 13:18 IST, March 16th 2020
Learn how to change VPN in Android smartphones in two easy ways
How to change VPN in Android smartphones? Here are two easy and simple methods on how to change VPN and a list of a few free VPN apps on Play Store. Find out.
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Virtual Private Network is amongst most incredible ways to hide from local network or to reroute your traffic through a server or computer located anywhere in world. This helps a user or a company to hide its traffic for security reasons so that it becomes harder for intruders to sop through any files or delicate information. However, many people do t kw how to change VPN in Android smartphones.
How to change VPN in Android smartphones?
People use VPN on an Android smartphone for unlocking geographically restricted access to several online services. For example, if Netflix or or platform is banned in country you have visited, you can use a VPN to access services of Netflix as it will help you change location of your device. re are two ways to set up a VPN, first is manually via Android settings and or is via Android Apps.
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How to set up a VPN from Android settings?
- Open 'Settings' tab.
- Under 'Wireless & networks' section, select 'More'.
- Select 'VPN'.
- On top-right corner, you will find a + sign, tap it.
- network ministrator will provide you with all VPN information available.
- Select desired protocol and enter all information.
- Tap on 'Save'.
- w, you can connect to network by going to VPN settings and selecting a VPN of your choice. You will be asked to enter a username and password.
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How to set up a VPN using an Android app
One of easiest ways to change VPN on an Android device is by downloing a VPN app from Play Store. Play Store has numerous Apps that allows you to change your VPN effectively. According to a popular tech portal, top three free VPN apps on Google Play Store are rdVPN, Hotspot Shield, Winscribe, Hide.me, PrivateVPN, and more. Setting up a VPN through an app is simple. All you need to do is:
- Downlo app.
- Open app and follow instructions.
- And that will help you change VPN effectively.
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13:18 IST, March 16th 2020