Should I leave the VPN on all the time?

It's most valuable on public or unfamiliar networks. On your own trusted network you can leave it off; some apps and streaming services also behave better without it.

How to use the built-in VPN

Public Wi-Fi is the classic place to get your traffic snooped on. The built-in VPN encrypts your connection, hides your IP address, and blocks ads while it's on.

Turn the VPN on

Open Authenticator App and go to the VPN section.
Turn the VPN on and allow the VPN configuration when iOS asks.
Wait for it to connect — iOS shows a VPN badge in the status bar.
Leave it on while you're using an untrusted network.

FAQ

Should I leave the VPN on all the time?: It's most valuable on public or unfamiliar networks. On your own trusted network you can leave it off; some apps and streaming services also behave better without it.

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