Setting up and using VyprVPN for Android

A secure and simple VPN app with a zero-logs policy

VyprVPN is a Swiss VPN provider Golden frog Encrypt the DNS server with a VPN app developed by Zero Knowledge VyprDNS and Adopt a zero-log policy that does not store user active logs, protecting user privacy at the top level.

The Android app has a 3-day trial period after account creation.

Swiss Federal Data Protection Law

Golden frog is based in Switzerland is not a territory of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enforced in the EU and has been amended in accordance with the GDPR Swiss Federal Data Protection Law ( FADP/ DPA ) protects personal information.

VyprVPN operates out of US locations Golden frog is incorporated in Switzerland.

transparency

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System requirements

Version 4 Currently

OS: Android 7.0 or later

Where to get the app

Google Play Store VyprVPN

VyprVPN Official Site

Windows version

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Data collected

Email Address
crash log
Information about app performance
Device or other ID (IMEI number, MAC address, Widevine ID, Firebase ID, advertising ID, etc.)

Install VyprVPN for Android

VyprVPN requires a login to use, so create an account when installing the app.

Install the app from the Play Store.

Once installed, launch VyprVPN andAccountIf you have, tap "Login", if not, tap "Sign up".

Enter your email address and password to “Sign Up”.

Select the price plan you want to purchase.

If you want to use the 3-day trial period, you need to purchase it, and for both monthly and annual plans, the trial period will be 3 days after purchase.

After confirming the billing date and tapping "Subscription" to purchase, a 3-day trial period will start.

public wifi protection

Automatically enable VPN when connecting to non-whitelisted Wi-Fi networks.

Customization から public wifi protection Tap public wifi protectionTurn on.

Since access permission to location information is required, tap "Set location information permission" and when the dialog is displayed Only when using the app choose.

Tap "Set location permissions" again Location authority it becomes a screen Always allow choose.

public wifi protectionTurn on.

When the dialog is displayed, click "OK".

Reliable network

public wifi protection When is enabled, the Wi-Fi connection becomes a VPN connection, so if you do not want to use the VPN when connecting to Wi-Fi at home, etc. Reliable network Add to whitelist as

for a secure Wi-Fi connection public wifi protection Of Add a trusted network Tap to add networks from detected SSIDs to add to the whitelist.

Kill switch

If you use a kill switch turn off the switch To enable.

Kill Switch ) is a feature that blocks connections to unencrypted DNS servers to keep the system online if the VPN connection is interrupted for any reason.If enabled, anonymity and privacy protection can be ensured, but the Internet will be blocked until the VPN connection is restored.Is done.

Customization から turn off the switch Tap turn off the switchTurn on.

VyprVPN still defaults to Automatic reconnection is enabled to automatically reconnect to a reachable server even if communication is lost (other than user-disconnected).

protocol

The protocol is both speed and security by default wire guard is selected, depending on the environment OpenVPN or VyprVPN's own Chameleon You can choose the protocol.

Customization から protocol Tap to select the protocol to use.

wire guard
A protocol that consumes less system resources, is fast and uses state-of-the-art encryption technology.
Chameleon
VyprVPN's proprietary protocol allows VPN traffic to be monitored and bypassed.
OpenVPN
A stable and reliable protocol.

When Chameleon/OpenVPN is selected Configuration から MTU (maximum data size during communication) can also be set.

DNS

To ensure anonymity DNS Is the default Vypr DNS To use.

connect on android startup

public wifi protection to enable to monitor your Wi-Fi connection. connect on android startup To enable.

Customization から connect on android startup Tap connect on android startup Turn on.

Always connected

public wifi protection without whitelisting atconnect on android startup If you enable it, you will be virtually always connected, but in Android's VPN settings Always connected can also be enabled.

Android Configuration から Network and internet Of VPN OpenVyprVPN , tap Settings.

Always-on VPN To enable.

Block non-VPN connections Activating has the same effect as a kill switch, blocking your internet connection until you connect to a VPN.

To enable always-on connection in Android settings public wifi protection setting is not required, but connect on android startup Is enabled.

How to use VyprVPN for Android

VyprVPN connects to the nearest server when you tap the Connect button.

・Number of devices that can be connected simultaneously with one account: Up to 1 devices
・Connection server : 70 countries
· P2P connection: Support
・Streaming service: Supported only in some regions such as the United States, Canada, and Germany
・Connection to Onion domain : Support
・Traffic monitoring avoidance enhancement function : Not supported
・Malicious domain blocking function : Not supported
・VPN traffic block avoidance function: Chameleon protocol

Of the toolbar 接続 から fastest server Tap "Connect" to connect to the nearest optimal server based on server distance and server load.

public wifi protection と connect on android startupManual connection is required for the first time even if is enabled.

To change the connection server, tap Current Server and select from the displayed server list.

Sort by country から By region と communication speed You can sort the servers with .

When connected, the location of the connection destination and connection time are displayed, but you can check the detailed information of the connection by tapping the graph icon in the upper right.

Check for DNS leaks

Use a dedicated site to check if the IP address is properly protected when connecting to the VPN.

ipleak.net

With a VPN connection established ipleak.net Access toYour IP address If the country of the VPN server connected to is displayed, the IP address is anonymized.