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Connect to VPN by Google on your Pixel device
Pixel 7 & later phones and the Pixel Tablet have access to the optimized, built-in Virtual Private Network (VPN) by Google at no extra cost in countries where VPN is available.
Use VPN by Google (Pixel 7 & later)
Who can use VPN by Google
A personal Google Account or Workspace Account is required to connect the VPN. Please note that workspace administrators may restrict access to the VPN.
The VPN may not work on your Pixel device if:
There isn’t an available internet connection on your device. Check your network settings and troubleshoot connection issues.
You’re in a country or region that isn’t supported. Check where the VPN is available.
Your Google Account isn’t eligible. Certain supervised accounts, like a child’s account, aren't eligible.
Your device is rooted or isn’t up-to-date with security updates.
Your bootloader is unlocked.
You run a beta or other unofficial version of Android.
When you use the VPN, you can’t change your IP location to access online content that isn’t available in your region.
Turn on the VPN
Open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Network & internet  VPN  VPN by Google.
Review the disclosures and requested permissions.
If you agree, tap Use VPN.
Tip: On Pixel phones, the VPN will check your phone for apps that are associated with your mobile carrier and suggest that you exclude them from the VPN. You can change this setting later.
Stay private on VPN
To help protect your privacy, the VPN automatically connects each time you join a network. When the VPN is connected, at the top of your screen, you’ll find the Key .
The VPN hides your data and Internet activity from hackers on public Wi-Fi or unfamiliar internet providers. This keeps you safe from websites and app cookies that can track your location or the websites you visit.
Where the VPN is available
The VPN is available in select countries or regions:
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Lithuania
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Romania
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
United Kingdom
United States
To confirm your Google Account is associated with one of these countries, check the country listed next to “Country version” on Google’s Terms of Service page.
If you have the VPN turned on and your country or region is listed above, the VPN still works when you travel to other countries or regions. If a country or region isn’t listed below, the VPN will try to connect but won’t work when you travel to that location.
Where the VPN is available when traveling
If the VPN is turned on and your home country or region is listed above, you can use the VPN when you travel. When you travel outside your home country or region, the VPN still works in the locations listed below. If a country or region isn’t listed below, the VPN won’t work when you travel to that location.
Note: The countries or regions listed in the above section “Where the VPN is available,” also support travel functionality.
Åland Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
British Indian Ocean Territory
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cabo Verde
Cameroon
Cayman Islands
Chad
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Faroe Islands
Fiji
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Holy See
Honduras
Isle of Man
Israel
Jamaica
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kyrgyzstan
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Malta
Martinique
Mauritania
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Nauru
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niue
Norfolk Island
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Pitcairn
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Republic of North Macedonia
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin (French)
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Sint Maarten (Dutch)
Solomon Islands
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Tajikistan
Togo
Tokelau
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
United States Minor Outlying Islands
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Virgin Islands (British)
Virgin Islands (US)
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Pause VPN on the current network
Open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Network & internet  VPN  VPN by Google.
In the connection status panel, tap Pause VPN.
Note: The VPN remains paused until your device connects to a different network. (Example: If you pause the VPN on your Pixel phone’s mobile network when you’re not at home, the VPN will reconnect to your home Wi-Fi when you return.)
Use Quick Settings to pause VPN
You can create a tile to get to the pause settings faster:
Open Quick Settings. Learn how to find Quick Settings.
Add the “VPN by Google” tile.
Pause VPN automatically on selected networks
You may choose to have the VPN pause automatically on certain networks.
Open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Network & internet  VPN  VPN by Google.
Tap Pause VPN on selected networks.
Tap Add  next to the network that you would like to pause the VPN on.
Tip:
To exclude specific Wi-Fi networks, you must give the VPN permission to use your location.
To stop automatic pause, return to this screen and tap Trash .
Exclude apps from VPN
You may choose to exclude certain apps from VPN. For example, you may exclude a multiplayer game if you don’t want latency from the VPN to impact your game play.
By adding an app to this list, its traffic will no longer be protected by the VPN.
Open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Network & internet  VPN  VPN by Google.
Tap Exclude selected apps.
In the list of apps, tap Add  next to the app that you would like to exclude from the VPN.
Tip: If you no longer want to exclude traffic from a specific app from the VPN, simply return to this screen and tap Trash .
Carrier apps & VPN
Some mobile carrier and internet service provider apps require use of their network. When these apps are excluded from the VPN, they use the IP address your carrier assigns to you. This helps the apps function properly.
VPN by Google gives you the option to be notified when carrier apps are installed. You can decide whether or not to exclude them from the VPN. When you first turn on the VPN and “Use VPN on mobile network,” this option is automatically allowed.
Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network & internet  VPN  VPN by Google.
Tap Exclude selected apps.
Turn on Exclude carrier apps.
Review the list of installed carrier apps and tap Exclude.
If no carrier apps are already installed when you activate this feature, you’ll be notified and prompted to exclude them when they're installed in the future. Learn how to exclude exempted apps from the VPN.
Turn off VPN
To deactivate the VPN:
Open your device’s Settings app.
Tap Network & internet  VPN  VPN by Google.
Turn off Use VPN.
Data & battery impacts from VPN
While VPNs are designed to provide an extra layer of protection for your online traffic, any VPN may:
Increase your mobile data costs, based on your internet data plan.
Reduce internet speeds.
Increase internet connection latency.
Reduce your device’s battery life.
Some mobile carrier data plans support special exemptions for certain apps, including video and audio streaming services, so they don’t count against your data allowance. The VPN interferes with your carrier’s ability to recognize that traffic. If you have this type of plan, you can set the VPN to exclude the exempted apps from the VPN connection.
Some websites and apps may behave differently or not function correctly when the VPN is connected. You may choose to exclude those apps from the VPN or temporarily pause the VPN to address these issues.
Data that isn’t protected by the VPN
Not all network data from your device is protected by the VPN. Examples of data that aren’t protected by the VPN include:
Tethering traffic
This includes USB and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Push notifications
Wi-Fi calling and other IMS services
Work profile app traffic
This applies if a work profile is configured on your device.
Data traffic from an app that routes traffic directly over the Wi-Fi or a cellular connection
Data collected by Google
Google will never use your VPN connection to track, collect, or sell your online activity. Your network traffic and your IP address aren’t associated with your account or identity. However, Google’s VPN service performs some minimum aggregate logging to ensure quality of service. Learn more about minimum aggregate logging.
Some anonymous data about VPN usage on your device may also be sent to Google, including how it impacts battery life. You can control this by going to Settings  Security & privacy  More security & privacy  Usage & diagnostics.
While VPN secures your device connection, it doesn’t affect how Google collects data when you use other Google products and services. For example, Chrome may continue to store your Chrome browsing history associated with your Google Account. To manage the types of data saved to your account, you can review your Google Account’s privacy controls.
Use a work, school, or third party VPN on any Pixel device
To learn how to use a third party VPN, go to Connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on Android.
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