To add VPN to your iPhone or iPad, select your desired plan from the FastVPN page:
Once you click Get started, you will be prompted to sign into your Namecheap account:
or to create a new account:
Once you are logged in, enter payment details and confirm your purchase of the FastVPN application:
Now you will need to install the FastVPN app on your iPhone, iPad, or another iOS device from the
Apple App Store.
Once the iOS app is successfully installed, the FastVPN icon
will appear in the menu bar. Click this icon and sign into your existing
Namecheap account:
To add a new VPN configuration, click Allow:
Once access is granted, you may either choose to connect to one of the
available locations, or allow the service to select the best VPN
location (i.e. the location with the most preferable download speed,
latency, and distance for a user).
The greater is the distance
between you and the chosen location, the greater is the latency. The
delay also depends on networking efficiency and quality of the routing
devices.
From the Connect VPN screen, you can:
Connect to the best available location directly using the ConnectVPN button:
Choose a Preferred Location. Tap the arrow next to the current location to access the list of available locations:
From here, you can choose between
All locations and locations
For streaming.
- All Locations include our full range of servers for private browsing. This mode is ideal for general browsing, online activities, and ensuring your privacy and security while connected to any server location:
- For Streaming option offers locations optimized specifically for streaming services, ensuring smoother and faster streaming experiences. Choose this mode if you want to access streaming content with ease. For more details, please refer to How to Use FastVPN Streaming Mode article.
You can also add locations to Favorites by clicking the "star" icon as shown below:
Choose a desirable location from the list of all available locations, streaming locations or your pre-registered favorite list and tap on the location to connect. The app will automatically initiate a connection to the selected location. Once connected, the status will likewise be updated:
On the main screen, you can see your download and upload stats, the selected protocol, and the current IP. To change the IP, just click "Switch IP".
"Shuffle IP" gives you a new IP address without changing your selected location. It's useful if a site blocks your IP or you want a fresh connection.
When you tap "Switch IP", the VPN briefly disconnects, reconnects to another server in the same area, and gives you a new IP - usually in just a few seconds.
This feature can help bypass IP blocks, fix slow speeds, or improve privacy without manually picking a new location.
To open the Preferences, tap on the Gear icon:
Settings are categorized into General and Advanced sections.
In the General settings,
you will find options that are commonly used, providing essential
controls for your VPN experience. Here, you will find the following:
- Options for Protocol selection:
- IKEv2 - secure, stable and mobile-oriented protocol, faster than other protocols but only supported on limited platforms.
- WireGuard®* - fast, secure, easy-to-use protocol that has strong encryption, perfect forward secrecy, and minimal attack surface.
*All Rights Reserved. "WireGuard" and the "WireGuard" logo are registered trademarks of Jason A. Donenfeld.
- Theme Appearance allows you to choose light or dark themes for the FastVPN app or
automatically adjust the theme from light to dark during the day:
Under
Advanced Settings, you will have:
- Auto-Protect will always keep your traffic protected when you use the Internet on your device.
- Untrusted network notifications will ask to connect to VPN upon new network detection.
- Trust cellular networks.
- Trusted WiFi networks
allow you to add a current network to a trusted list. Trusted WiFi networks
are the WiFi networks that you trust or do already have a VPN connection
on, for which you do not want to use the FastVPN.
- Split tunneling feature allows you to select the apps that you prefer to be routed through your Internet Service Provider, instead of FastVPN. Learn more
- Ad Blocker allows you to browse safely by blocking ads, preventing online tracking, and reducing access to malicious content.
NOTE: To enhance user experience, Streaming Mode
features a simplified interface with fewer settings, making it easy to
use for everyone. While in Streaming Mode, Advanced settings and Protocols are not available for customization.
Under
Account you will have:
- Username;
- Subscription information;
- Delete account request;
- Sign Out option.
Under Notifications, you will be notified of important announcements and alerts:
Under Log Details, you will have:
- Data Usage option that allows you to track Downloads and Uploads:
Under Get Help, you will have:
- Share feedback or Report an issue option that allows you to submit feedback or report a problem directly from the app:
- Live support chat option allowing you to contact our Support directly.
- Frequently Asked Questions with an option to access our Knowledgebase:
Under Terms and Policies, you will have:
- Terms of Service.
- Privacy Policy.
- Licenses:
In case of failure in using the FastVPN application, you will be able to
send a Problem Report to let us know about the issues you are having
with FastVPN.
- The corresponding pop-up will appear if there is a problem:
If you need any further assistance, please contact our Support Team
.
