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How do I auto-connect on Android?

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  • Reconnecting to your VPN connection every time is annoying. When you're in range of a known WiFi network, your devices can automatically connect to our Hotspot Shield VPN, but auto-connect must occasionally be enabled manually.

  • Auto-on for Networks helps you stay protected when you connect to different networks. For example, you can set Hotspot Shield to auto-connect whenever your Android connects to an unsecured network.

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Changing Auto-on Settings for Networks

You can set Hotspot Shield to automatically connect when your Android connects to any of the following network types:

1\. Unsecured Wi-Fi (not password protected) 2\. Secured Wi-Fi (password protected) 3\. Mobile Networks

To change auto-on settings for a particular network type:

  1. Tap mceclip0.png to open the Account Menu.

  1. Go to Settings and tap on the Connection Center.

  1. Enable or disable auto-on for the desired network by switching it on or off.

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