Virtual Private Network is mandatory in the present era to attain internet freedom and security. Android smartphones and tablets do not have in-built security parameters and because of this, it would be impossible for internet users to protect their data from online risks and threats. Internet restrictions imposed online can be unblocked only using the services of an Android VPN. Android smartphone users should know how to setup VPN on their device in order to make use of the network in an efficient manner.

Securing account credentials

Android VPN subscribers should receive their account credentials from the service provider once they have subscribed for the services offered by the company. A welcome email containing all these details would be provided to the subscriber. It is the responsibility of the subscriber to secure these details and keep them confidential.

Android VPN – Mobile application

Certain Android VPN service providers do provide smartphone OS based VPN application for their subscribers. Internet users who have subscribed for the services of one such service provider would be able to setup VPN on their device quite easily. They could simply download the smartphone application on to their device. Account credentials should be entered in their respective fields and the connection could be established easily. Using the internet network provided by VPN servers would be simple in this case as well.

Setup Procedure – Android VPN

Subscribers who have obtained the services of a VPN service provider that does not provide Android based smartphone application should follow the instructions given below in order to setup Android VPN on their device.

• Select the ‘Settings’ option in the home page of the smartphone. Based on the type of smartphone used by the person, the process of finding out the ‘Settings’ icon would differ.
• Under settings, choose ‘Wireless & networks’.
• In the next page of ‘Wireless & network settings’, the subscriber should select the option of ‘VPN settings’.
• In the following page, the user should select ‘Add VPN’ to create a new Android VPN connection on their device.
• In the resulting page, the subscriber should choose the type of protocol network provided by the service provider.
• If the protocol is PPTP, then choose that and if the type of protocol is L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN, then choose accordingly.
• In the next page, the subscriber should enter his or her account credentials in the respective fields correctly.
• VPN name, VPN server details, IPSec PSK (Pre-Shared Key) should all be entered in the respective fields.
• Server address and other server specific details would be provided to the subscriber by the service provider. Username and password would also be provided.
• Enter username and password in their respective fields and make sure that, the password is altered after initial login. Account details should be kept confidential.
• Click on Save to save the new VPN connection that has been created.

Connecting with Android VPN servers

Once the Android VPN connection is setup on the smartphone or tablet, the user could now connect to the servers provided by the service provider. Select the new VPN connection that has been created. Enter username and password and then click on ‘Connect’ and that is it. Connection would be established quite easily as a result of this.

Disconnecting Android VPN

From the status bar of the network connection, select the VPN connection and then select ‘Disconnect’. It is as simple as that.

VPN subscribers should choose the right Android VPN service providers so that they attain all the features they would require. Subscription plan chosen by the subscriber should be satisfactory and should fall within their budget. It is important to subscribe for the services of a reliable VPN service provider. Android VPN companies that provide good customer support should also be chosen because the problems faced during the setup or the VPN connection can be resolved in a timely manner.

Best 5 Android VPN companies

Group of the best 5 Android VPN service providers is listed below.

Rank	Provider	Starting Price	MoneyBack	Visit Website
	ExpressVPN	$6.67/month	30 Days
2	VyprVPN	$14.95/month	7 Days
3	IPVanish	$10.00/month	7 Days
4	Hidemyass	$6.55/month	30 Days
5	StrongVPN	$21/ 3 Months	7 Days