Getting Started
Starting HorizonVPN automatically and using Always-on VPN
3 min read·Updated September 16, 2026
Use Launch at startup on supported desktops or Android Always-on VPN; trusted-network rules are not available.
Automatic protection works differently by platform. Supported desktop apps can open HorizonVPN when the device starts. Android provides its own Always-on VPN and traffic-blocking controls.
Desktop: Launch at startup
- 1Open Settings
- 2Find the Connection section
- 3Turn on Launch at startup if that option is shown on your platform
- 4Open the app after the next restart and connect when you want the VPN active
Android: Always-on VPN
- 1Open HorizonVPN Settings and select Always-on VPN
- 2In Android VPN settings, choose HorizonVPN
- 3Turn on "Always-on VPN"
- 4For a full network lock, also turn on "Block connections without VPN"
HorizonVPN does not currently provide Trusted Networks or a customer control that connects automatically only on selected Wi-Fi networks.
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