What to know

Three layers matter day to day: (1) the tunnel protocol, (2) which server exit you use, (3) which DNS resolver answers names while connected. Smart Connect can change (1); Network Profiles can set all three in one tap.

How to use it

Connect once, open Settings → Protocol to see Smart vs manual, run Speed Test, and try Fastest vs a Specific city. On Chrome the “tunnel” is a browser proxy — other desktop apps stay outside.

Limits and honest expectations

Encryption stops at the VPN server egress. Sites still see the server’s IP. Captive portals must be completed before the tunnel stays up.

Key points

Connect once, open Settings → Protocol to see Smart vs manual, run Speed Test, and try Fastest vs a Specific city. On Chrome the “tunnel” is a browser proxy — other desktop apps stay outside.
Encryption stops at the VPN server egress. Sites still see the server’s IP. Captive portals must be completed before the tunnel stays up.
Free includes a weekly traffic allowance
Current plan details always appear in the app

FAQ

What is the main benefit?

FollowNet builds a Network Extension tunnel, encrypts packets to a VPN server, then the server fetches the internet on your behalf. Protocol choice (WireGuard, VLESS Reality, …) changes how that tunnel looks on hostile networks.

How do I start?

Connect once, open Settings → Protocol to see Smart vs manual, run Speed Test, and try Fastest vs a Specific city. On Chrome the “tunnel” is a browser proxy — other desktop apps stay outside.

What are the limits?

Encryption stops at the VPN server egress. Sites still see the server’s IP. Captive portals must be completed before the tunnel stays up.

How does Free work?

Free includes a weekly traffic allowance. Current plan details always appear in the app