You can connect your device to a private network, like your school or company's network, when you're not there. You make this kind of connection through a virtual private network (VPN).
Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
Add or use a VPN (Pixel 7a & earlier, including Fold)
Step 1: Get VPN information
Get your VPN information from your administrator. You might need to install a VPN app and start set-up 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 & 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 & internet VPN.
- 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 you want.
- Enter your username and password.
- Tap Connect.
- If you use a VPN app, the app opens.
Tip:Whenyou're connected, you'll seeVPNon
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- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network & 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 (Pixel 7a & earlier, including Fold)
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network & 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 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 & 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 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 & 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 you want to change, tap Settings .
- Turn Always-on VPN off.
You can make aVPN work only for apps associated with your work profile.Learn how to set up a work profile.
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