How do I get VPN to work on my Wi-Fi?

Okay, so you’re struggling to get your VPN working on your Wi-Fi? I’ve totally been there! It can be so frustrating, right? Like, you just want that extra layer of security and maybe sneak past some geo-restrictions, but your computer is just… not cooperating.

Basically, what you need to do is dive into your computer’s network settings. (Ugh, network settings. Always a bit of a maze, aren’t they?) Look for the option to create a new VPN connection. It might be called something slightly different depending on whether you’re using Windows, a Mac, or something else entirely. (I remember once spending like, twenty minutes looking for it on my old laptop before realizing it was hidden in a sub-menu! So annoying.)

Anyway, once you find it, you’ll need the VPN server’s address. This is usually either an IP address (a bunch of numbers) or sometimes a URL, like a website address, if your VPN provider supports that. (Mine, for instance, lets me use a URL, which is way easier to remember than a string of numbers. Who can remember those, honestly?)

Then, you’ll need your VPN username and password. Don’t mix these up with your Wi-Fi password! I’ve done that before. Face palm. It’s a rookie mistake, but it happens.

Once you’ve plugged all that in, hit connect! Hopefully, everything should work smoothly and your internet traffic will be routed through the VPN server, even though you’re on Wi-Fi. You’ll be browsing securely in no time.

If it still doesn’t work, though… well, then it’s time to check your VPN provider’s support pages. They usually have FAQs and troubleshooting tips. I know, reading those isn’t exactly fun, but sometimes it’s the only way. Good luck! Let me know if you have any other questions.