The Android VPN app version 1.8.0 is no longer supported. To improve your experience, Malwarebytes now combines VPN features with our Security app, allowing you to manage both in one application.
To keep using your VPN subscription, please download our Mobile Security app. If you purchased a subscription through the Google Play or Apple App Store, you will need to cancel your existing subscription and purchase a new VPN subscription.
For instructions on how to purchase, install, and activate the new app, refer to our Mobile Security Quick Start Guide.
VPN for Android encrypts your connection so your data stays safe while you browse the Internet. Learn how to download and activate the app, connect to a private server, and manage your settings in this guide.
System requirements
Check out our System Requirements for Android devices article.
Connect to a VPN server on Android
To connect to the VPN:
- On the VPN dashboard, tap the VPN server location option.
- A list of all available server locations by country displays. Select your city to funnel your connection through that server location. By default, the nearest server to your current location will be auto-selected.
- Tap the toggle to enable or disable VPN.
Find resources from the Help screen
Tap Help to find helpful resources for your VPN app and build version.
Configure VPN settings on Android devices
From the bottom right corner, tap Settings to manage your subscription and the app. Options described below vary depending on whether you activated VPN with a Google Play subscription or license key:
- Subscription: This section displays your VPN subscription status, such as the expiration or renewal date. If you've purchased the subscription through Google Play Store, you can tap Manage subscription to update your primary payment method, set up a backup payment method, or cancel/restore your subscription.
- Malwarebytes account: If you have an existing account with Malwarebytes, tap Sign in, to sign into your account. If you don't have an account set up, tap Create an account. Learn more about how to create an account.
- License key: This section displays your subscription's license key. Tap Copy to copy the key to your clipboard. If you have a multi device subscription, use this key to activate Malwarebytes Privacy on your other devices.
- Auto connect VPN: This provides you the option to enable Always-On VPN in your device settings. For more information, see Auto Connect VPN for Android.
- Enable diagnostic mode: A Malwarebytes Support agent may request you to switch this toggle on to help troubleshoot a technical issue. Once enabled, the agent may ask you to tap Export diagnostic data to email the data to them for investigation. Leave this toggle off unless an agent directs you to enable it.
- Deactivate this device: Tap this button and then tap DEACTIVATE to deactivate VPN from the device. You can then activate the subscription on another device.