Mobile VPN Setup — iPhone & Android
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By the Australian VPN team · Reviewed by Josh (Brisbane)
iPhone Setup (5 minutes)
- Open App Store → Search for your VPN
- Install & Open → Create account or login
- Allow VPN Configuration → Tap "Allow" when prompted
- Enter Face ID/Password → Confirm setup
- Toggle VPN ON → Wait for "Connected" status
- Verify with DNS leak test → Use our tool
Android Setup (5 minutes)
- Open Google Play Store → Search VPN app
- Install & Open → Create/login
- Grant VPN Permission → Tap "Allow"
- Connect → Select server location
- Confirm "VPN is on" → Icon appears in status bar
Key Settings
Kill Switch (iPhone)
Settings → VPN → Enable "Always On"
Kill Switch (Android)
App Settings → Kill Switch → Toggle ON
Auto-Connect
Enable for WiFi/cellular to auto-connect VPN
Troubleshooting
- App crashes → Reinstall from App Store
- Won't connect → Restart phone & try different server
- Internet slow → Choose nearby server location
- Netflix blocks → Try rotating servers
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