Main Highlights:
- The VPN service included with a Google One Premium subscription is now available for iPhones, as Google promised in October 2020.
- While a Google-managed VPN has been available via the Google Fi cell service for months, today’s update means that anyone who gets 2TB or more of Google One storage will now receive a VPN for their phone as well.
- In addition to the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico, the VPN is available in 18 nations.
The VPN service bundled with a Google One Premium membership is now accessible for iPhones, following Google’s October 2020 pledge to be available on iOS. While a Google-managed VPN has been accessible on the platform for months via the Google Fi cell service, today’s change means that anyone who purchases 2TB or more of Google One storage will now receive a VPN for their phone as well.
The VPN is accessible in 18 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Mexico. iPhone users may be aware of the concept of an extra storage plan that includes a means of concealing your IP address and internet activity – Apple provides its Private Relay service with all of its premium iCloud plans.
However, a VPN is valuable for iPhone owners who prefer Google’s services over Apple’s. The service does come with one significant limitation – you will not be able to obtain an IP address in another country, which would allow you to access other programs on streaming platforms. While some VPN services make this a primary selling point, it is not included in Google or Apple’s packages.
Google also cites several new features introduced to the VPN for Android users in its blog post, including a “safe disconnect” function that automatically disconnects you from the internet if you remove from the VPN (which should prevent your data from getting anywhere unexpected). Additionally, it adds that you may configure some applications to circumvent the VPN if you’re using Android.
Configure the Google One VPN:
- The Google One VPN is only available to Google One subscribers on 2 TB or higher levels.
- To access the Google One VPN, you must first install the Google One app on your Android smartphone.
- Ascertain that you are running the most recent version of the Google One app. Discover how to update your applications.
Switch on the Google One VPN:
- Ensure that you are logged onto your Google account.
- Open the Google One app on your Android device.
- Tap Benefits at the top.
- Locate and hit the VPN feature.
- Enable VPN is enabled.
Increase your security if the VPN disconnects:
- You may configure your phone to utilize the internet only while the VPN is active for more protection. If your VPN connection is lost, internet access is disabled until the VPN is reconnected.
- Open the Google One app on your Android device.
- Tap Benefits at the top.
- Locate and hit the VPN feature.
- Select Manage VPN Configuration.
- Disconnect the internet if VPN fails to connect.
- If your device restarts, the VPN attempts to reconnect automatically. Your internet connection is not banned or safeguarded until it reconnects. Once the VPN has been reconnected, a key will appear in the top right corner of your screen.
- This feature may be disabled at any moment in your VPN settings.
Disable Google One VPN:
- On your lock screen, locate the VPN notice.
- Additionally, you may locate it in the notification tray.
- Select Disable VPN.
- Additionally, you may disable the VPN using the Google One app or by pressing the VPN by Google One icon in the Quick Settings menu.
Add or delete from Quick Settings:
- You may add the VPN by Google One to your Quick Settings for easy access. You may delete it from the menu at any time.
- Swipe down twice from the top of your screen.
- Tap Edit edit at the bottom left.
- Continue scrolling until you come to the VPN by Google One.
- Google One VPN is a touch-and-hold VPN. Then drag the setting to the desired location.
- Drag an environment up from “Hold and drag to add tiles” to add it.
- Drag an environment down to “Drag here to delete” to remove it.
