In case you were wondering whether you should activate Virtual Private Network on your cellular device or not, you should clear the uncertainty right now. VPN is as crucial as the password on your phone as it gives you anonymity while surfing the internet and also protects your privacy. Furthermore, it is not really advisable to use any Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) service in the public area as the network there is prone to cyber threat and can steal the data or damage or Android or iPhone device. Hence, you should follow some easy-to-understand procedures to set up and activate a VPN on your smartphone. And, you would be glad that these procedures wouldn’t take more than ten minutes of your precious time.
Well, as the United States country is slowly waking itself up from the lockdown after a long pandemic-ridden delay of one year, you might find yourself back at your favorite coffee shop and airport with a sudden need to send an email. Well, if you do not have a net pack, your only other option is public Wi-Fi, but are they safe enough? Absolutely not. In such a scenario, you must shield your phone during a Web activity by something called Virtual Private Network (VPN). If you think VPNs are exorbitant to buy and are complicated to understand, then you might be wrong. You will be glad to know that VPNs are easily accessible and are cheaper than you think. In this blog, you will understand how to set up a VPN service on your cellular device and get back to surfing on the internet in a safe and secure way. The activation process will not take more than ten minutes if you follow all the steps systematically and accurately. However, let us first understand the basics.
The Need for a VPN
First of all, you should verify whether you have installed all the security updates of your operating system or not. You should install the security updates offered by your operating system, be it an Android or iOS, or any other. Secondly, you should also make sure that the apps that you are using on your cellular device are operating on the latest updates or not. The thing is that when you use public Wi-Fi, nefarious or malicious sources specially target those phones which do not have the updated operating system or applications in them, as the entry in those devices is much easier than the one that is fully updated and is using the latest version of the operating system. If you are not sure whether you are using upgraded OS or applications, then it is in your best interests to set up a Virtual Private Network on your device.
Apart from other features that VPNs offer to you, such as geographically restricted content, it gives users much-needed peace of mind while utilizing the public Wi-Fi network. You can freely book your ticket, chat with your spouse, send an email to your supervisor, check the status of your passport, etc., if you have a VPN activated on your device.
Select the Best VPN
Notwithstanding the fact you are a longtime Apple user or an Android user, the first step you should take before purchasing the Virtual Private Network is to figure which VPN would be ideally compatible with your cellular device. And while doing so, you should keep two things in mind.
There are several websites available on the internet that can give you a well-researched list of prevalent and compatible Virtual Private Networks used all over the world. If you need information for the highest-selling VPNs in 2021, then you can take a glance at the list posted by CNET. CNET has offered a separate list for Android and iPhone for your own convenience. You should keep in mind that your objective is to just have a secure Wi-Fi connection at public places, then you should only look for such Virtual Private Networks that are employing servers located in your own native country. Another imperative thing you should understand is that your internet speed will entirely depend on the proximity of the VPN server; if it is closer, the internet speed will be faster.
In any case, all the cyber experts advise the users that they should never opt to use free VPN services. There are several reasons for this. Firstly, despite the fact that a thirty-day trial or seven days trial might seem convenient from the outset, such VPNs seldom provide optimal security. Furthermore, the companies that offer these free deals mainly do that to secretly get hold of your data and sell it for their own purposes.
Easy Process to Use Virtual Private Network on Android Device
Android devices are extremely common among the average smartphone consumers residing in the United States of America, and while many of them haven’t used VPN yet, it is quite beneficial to use it on your Android devices. If you are an Android user and you have decided to purchase the VPN, then you can follow the below-mentioned steps to avail the services of Virtual Private Networks:
On your Android device, look for the icon of Google Play Store, and once you find it, click on it to launch it.
Now, once the Google Play Store opens, you will notice a search bar right at the top of the screen. Use the search bar to find the VPN of your preference.
Before opting to download the VPN app, it is imperative to make sure that you are looking at a product from a verified publisher instead of a proxy doppelganger. The name of the VPN and the company should be verified.
Then, click on the “Install” option. As soon as you do that, the device will automatically start to download the VPN product.
Once the download process concludes, the application manager will automatically initiate the installation process.
Once you see that the VPN app has been downloaded and installed, look towards the green-colored “Open” option and press it to open the Virtual Private Network application.
Then, proceed to sign in to your VPN account by presenting your account credentials. However, if you are new to this VPN provider, then you might need to create a new account by clicking on the “Sign Up” option. If you are providing your email address for this VPN account, be sure to confirm the email id by pressing the confirmation link, which would be sent to your email id.
If you choose to buy the VPN product suggested by the CNET sources, then the setup process will largely be identical for all the products. However, it is advisable to buy the product, which proposes a 30-day refund benefit, so that you can make sure whether the VPN is compatible with your device or not by everyday use.
Also, please do not keep the Virtual Private Network operating when you do not need it. A VPN service running 24//7 will drain your battery at an alarming rate and also drain out your VPN or internet data pack if you are using a limited version.
Easy Process to Use Virtual Private Network on iPhone Device
Setting up a Virtual Private Network on your Apple devices such as iPhone or others is almost as simple as in the case of Android devices. All you need to do is follow the below-mentioned procedures to get the job done.
Click on the Apple “App Store,” which would be available on your home screen probably.
Locate your preferred VPN application by using the search bar window.
Press the “Get” option.
Now, your device manager would ask you to authenticate the process by giving your permission through the confirmation of passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID.
Once you see that the preferred application has been installed on your device, you may proceed to close the App Store window and then make headway towards the installed Virtual Private Network application.
Similar to the Android device, the VPN would ask you to either log in using the existing information or create a new id for yourself by clicking on the “Sign Up.” Confirm your email address or mobile number by clicking on the confirmation link.
Conclusion
Virtual Private Networks have become a necessity nowadays, and just like antivirus, they do provide an extra level of security while using the public Wi-Fi internet connection. However, before proceeding to purchase the VPN service, you should know your objective and the compatibility of a certain VPN. And, systematic processes mentioned above will easily activate your VPN service in less than ten minutes.
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