Privado Sentry for Android
Privado Sentry is already included in the Android PrivadoVPN app. See [How to install PrivadoVPN on Android][1] if you need to install the app. 1. After you install and run the app, enter your account Username and Password; next switch to the "Sentry" tab: ![][2] 2. The app will begin to install the latest antiviru…
WireGuard® app for Android
**_This type of connection is available only for Premium subscriptions. Freemium users can use Wireguard through the [Privado app for Android][1]. _** WireGuard® is the latest VPN protocol featuring advanced security and optimized performance. You can install the WireGuard Android app directly from the [Google Play …
Android IKEv2 Manual Setup
_*Manual IKEv2 setup is available to Premium users only._ _**Freemium users can connect to IKEv2 protocol via the[ PrivadoVPN app][1]. _ **Before proceeding to the actual setup, you will need to obtain a VPN server address as well as your Privado username.** 1. Log in to your [Privado Admin area][2]; copy and save …
Android Battery Optimization (Samsung)
If you are experiencing battery drain issues while using the PrivadoVPN application on your Samsung device, this may be due to Samsung's battery optimization settings. In such cases, changing the battery optimization settings for the Privado app can solve the problem. Please follow these steps (_these settings can va…
Android Battery Optimization (Xiaomi)
If you are experiencing battery drain issues while using the PrivadoVPN application on your Xiaomi device, this may be due to Xiaomi's battery optimization settings. In such cases, changing the battery optimization settings for the Privado app can solve the problem. Please follow these steps (_these settings can vary…
Android Setup for Privado Control Tower
These setup instructions only need to be performed once. After initial setup, you’ll be able to use Privado Control Tower automatically. 1. Open your Settings and then select Wi-Fi. 2. Find the Wi-Fi network you want to change and press and hold on it. 3. Select Modify Network. 4. Scroll down and click on Advanced…
Android OpenVPN Manual Setup
# Android devices: This type of connection is available only for premium subscriptions. 1. Download the [OpenVPN Connect][1] client from the Play Store. ![][2] 2. a) To download one or a few OPEN VPN configuration files: * Login to your [Privado Admin page][3], and scroll down to **'Manual Configuration'**. *…
Connect from a Country with Internet Restrictions and Censorship
Privado apps have an intelligent system in place, which automatically picks the best settings for a particular country. However, if our default settings fail to connect for you, we recommend adjusting your app parameters manually to OPEN VPN + TCP + Scramble. Please check below how to enable it for any device. # [Win…
How to Find Your Private IP Address and Default Gateway
## **Finding Your Private IP Address** Every device connected to the Internet is given a unique identifier called an IP address. There is both a public IP address and a private IP address. The first is the identifier that is used for your device on the wider Internet. A private IP address is assigned by the router th…
