IPVanish is an excellent VPN app that you can use on your Android to encrypt your data, stream entertainment media, and also browse the web anonymously. However, for this, you must first download, install and configure the software on your Android, and this can be a slow and scary process at the same time!
So, to make it easier for you, we have posted this step-by-step guide that walks you through the download, installation, and setup process one by one. So, let’s get started with the process of how you can use the IPVanish VPN app in just a few minutes:
- First, visit the IPVanish website from your Android and click ‘Start Now’.
- This will take you to the IPVanish plans and pricing page. When you arrive, choose the plan that best suits your needs and buy it.
- To purchase, you must complete the checkout process by entering your email address, unique password, and selecting a payment method.
- Once this is complete, you will receive an email to confirm your email address. So, you just need to click the link in the email to confirm your email address.
- Once you have done this, you will be redirected to the ‘Getting Started’ page where you can download the software simply by clicking the link for the operating system you wish to run the software on. For example, in this case you should select the “Android” option to download the software.
- Now open the ‘Settings’ page and go to the ‘Security’ tab. There, tap on the switch for ‘Unknown Sources’ to enable it to allow your Android to install from sources other than Google Play Store.
However, if you prefer, you can also download the IPVanish software from the Google Play Store. To do it-
- Open the Google Play Store.
- There, enter IPVanish VPN in the search bar and select the IPVanish VPN app.
- This will open the Google Play Store download page for IPVanish VPN and tap the ‘Install’ button there.
Now when you have successfully downloaded and installed the IPVanish VPN app on your Android; Follow these steps to set up the IPVanish app:
- Tap on the “Open” button to launch the IPVanish VPN app installed on your Android.
- This will open the IPVanish setup wizard screen and simply follow the instructions by clicking ‘Next’.
- Then, if prompted, allow IPVanish to make changes to your system. If not, just click on the “Start IPVanish” option.
- After that, you will be redirected to the main menu of the app and there tap on ‘Sign in’ to create a new account or ‘Sign in’ with your email address and password if you already have them.
- Once you have done this, the next screen will allow you to select your ‘server’ location.
- For this, you can tap on the settings tab from where you can change all your settings including the connection type. So, when you’re ready to make changes, tap ‘Connect’ to enjoy safe internet browsing on your Android.
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