Pixel 7 and later phones have access to the optimised, built-in virtual private network (VPN) by Google at no extra cost in countries where VPN is available.
Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Add or use a VPN
Add a saved network
Connect
Disconnect or forget a VPN
Step 1: Get VPN information
Get your VPN information from your administrator. You might need to install a VPN app and begin setup in that app. The app could come from the Google Play Store or from your administrator.
Step 2: Enter VPN information
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet
VPN.
- If you can't find it, search for 'VPN'. If you still can't find it, get help from your device manufacturer.
- At the top right, tap Add
.
- Enter the information from your administrator.
- Tap Save.
VPN.
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet
- If you can't find it, search for 'VPN'. If you still can't find it, get help from your device manufacturer.
- Tap the VPN that you want.
- Enter your username and password.
- Tap Connect.
- If you use a VPN app, the app opens.
Tip: When you're connected, you'll see VPN on 
.
.- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet
VPN.
- If you can't find it, search for 'VPN'. If you still can't find it, get help from your device manufacturer.
- Next to the VPN that you want to disconnect, tap Settings
.
- To disconnect: Turn off that VPN.
- To forget the network: Tap Forget.
VPN.
.
Edit VPN settings
Edit
Stay connected all the time
Clear VPN notification
Work profile
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet
- If you can't find it, search for 'VPN'. If you still can't find it, get help from your device manufacturer.
- Next to the VPN that you want to edit, tap Settings
- If you use a VPN app, the app will open.
- Edit the VPN settings. If needed, tap Save.
- If you haven't already, add a VPN.
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet
- If you can't find it, search for 'VPN'. If you still can't find it, get help from your device manufacturer.
- Next to the VPN that you want to change, tap Settings
- 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.
- If needed, tap Save.
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.
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet
- If you can't find it, search for 'VPN'. If you still can't find it, get help from your device manufacturer.
- Next to the VPN that you want to change, tap Settings
- Turn Always-on VPN off.
You can make a VPN work only for apps associated with your work profile. Learn how to set up a work profile.