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Setup guide: Android

2 min read·Updated September 16, 2026

Install HorizonVPN from Google Play, approve Android's VPN request, and optionally configure Always-on VPN.

  1. 1Open the official listing: HorizonVPN on Google Play
  2. 2Install the app from Google Play
  3. 3Open the app and sign in
  4. 4Use the main power button, then approve Android's VPN connection request
  5. 5Wait until both HorizonVPN and Android show that the VPN is connected

Optional: Always-on VPN

  1. 1In HorizonVPN, open Settings → Security → Always-on VPN
  2. 2Android opens the system VPN settings because only the operating system can enable this control
  3. 3Select HorizonVPN, enable Always-on VPN, and optionally enable "Block connections without VPN"

Do not download a re-signed or modified APK from an unofficial mirror. If Google Play is unavailable, contact support for the currently approved distribution option.

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