Connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on Android

Pixel 7 & later phones and the Pixel Tablet have access to the optimized, built-in Virtual Private Network (VPN) by Google at no extra cost in countries where VPN is available.

Add or use a VPN

Edit VPN settings

Edit

1. Open your device’s Settings app.
2. Tap Network & internet VPN.
3. Next to the VPN you want to edit, tap Settings .
   • If you use a VPN app , the app is open will open .
4. Edit the VPN settings. If needed, tap Save.

Stay connected all the time

1. If you is add have n’t already , add a VPN .
2. Open your device’s Settings app.
3. Tap Network & internet 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 VPN.
3. Next to the VPN you want to change, tap Settings .
4. turn Always – on VPN off .

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