Set Up vpn.now on iPhone and iPad

VPN Setup help

Before you start

Add an iOS device on the devices page. The simplest path is to do this in Safari on the iPhone or iPad itself, so the config file downloads straight to the device.

Connect with the tunnel app

1. Install the official tunnel app from the App Store.
2. Download your .conf file from the dashboard in Safari.
3. Open the Files app, tap the config file, and share it to the tunnel app. Or in the tunnel app tap the plus button and choose "Create from file or archive".
4. Allow iOS to add the VPN configuration when asked.
5. Toggle the tunnel on.

Our VPN protocol is easy on the battery, which makes it the best choice for phones. Full steps are in the manual tunnel setup guide.

Good to know on iOS

• A small VPN badge appears in the status bar while you are connected.
• You can connect and disconnect from Settings as well as from the app.
• Using public Wi-Fi a lot? Read why a VPN helps on public Wi-Fi.

If the VPN will not connect on iPhone

Most iPhone connection problems come down to a few causes. Work through these in order:

• The config imported but will not turn on: delete the tunnel in the app and re-import a fresh .conf from the devices page. A config that was edited or opened in another app first can be corrupted.
• "VPN configuration could not be added": you likely have several old VPN profiles. Remove them in Settings, General, VPN and Device Management, then import again.
• It connects but pages do not load: toggle the tunnel off and on, or switch between Wi-Fi and cellular once. iOS sometimes holds the old route for a few seconds.
• It drops when the screen locks: that is normal power saving. Turn on On Demand in the tunnel app so it reconnects by itself.

Once connected, confirm your IP actually changed with our VPN leak test. For how the app behaves on iOS and what to expect on battery, see vpn.now for iPhone. Still stuck? Our cannot connect guide covers the rest, or you can contact support.