Mobile is where most people browse, bank and shop — and where public Wi-Fi is riskiest. The easiest way to secure a phone is a provider's own app, which sets everything up automatically; the official WireGuard app can also connect to your own private server.
iPhone (iOS) setup
Install your VPN's app from the App Store, sign in, allow the VPN configuration when prompted, then tap connect. iOS shows a VPN badge in the status bar when active.
Android setup
Install the app from Google Play, sign in and connect. Enable 'Always-on VPN' and 'Block connections without VPN' in settings for continuous protection.
Connecting to your own server
The official WireGuard app for iOS and Android connects to your own private server too: import the config or scan a QR code, and your phone routes through a dedicated IP that's yours alone. Modern protocols like WireGuard also use little battery.
Mobile VPN FAQ
Does a VPN drain phone battery?
Modern protocols use minimal battery; the impact is small in daily use.
Can I connect my phone to my own VPN server?
Yes — the official WireGuard app imports a config or QR code and connects your phone to a private server you control.
Should I keep the VPN always on?
On public Wi-Fi, yes. Always-on VPN protects you the moment you connect.