Connect to a virtual private network (VPN) on your Pixel Tablet

You can connect your Pixel Tablet to a private network, like your school or company's network, when you're not there. You make this kind of connection through a virtual private network (VPN).

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 14 and up. Learn how to update your Android version.

Add or use a VPN on a Pixel Tablet

Add a saved network

Step 1: Get VPN information

Get your VPN information from your administrator. You might need to install a VPN app and begin setup in that app. The app could come from the Google Play Store or from your administrator.

Step 2: Enter VPN information

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet VPN.
At the top right, tap Add .
Enter the information from your administrator.
Tap Save.

Connect

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet VPN.
Tap the VPN that you want.
Enter your username and password.
Tap Connect.
- If you use a VPN app, the app opens.

Tip: When you're connected, you'll see VPN on

Disconnect or forget a VPN

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet VPN.
Next to the VPN that you want to disconnect, tap Settings .
- To disconnect: Turn off that VPN.
- To forget the network: Tap Forget.

Edit VPN settings on a Pixel Tablet

Edit

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet VPN.
Next to the VPN that you want to edit, tap Settings .
- If you use a VPN app, the app will open.
Edit the VPN settings. If needed, tap Save.

Stay connected all the time

If you haven't already, add a VPN.
Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet VPN.
Next to the VPN that you want to change, tap Settings .
Turn Always-on VPN on or off.
- If you've set up a VPN through an app, you won't have the Always-on option.
If needed, tap Save.

Clear VPN notification

Important: If your always-on VPN connection stops working, you'll get a notification that stays until you reconnect. To clear that notification, turn off always-on for that VPN.

Open your device's Settings app.
Tap Network and Internet VPN.
Next to the VPN that you want to change, tap Settings .
Turn Always-on VPN off.

Work profile

You can make a VPN work only for apps associated with your work profile. Learn how to set up a work profile.

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