Guide
Hysteria2 VPN for iOS — another path when networks fight tunnels
FollowNet includes Hysteria2 on iPhone and iPad alongside WireGuard, IKEv2, and AmneziaWG. Use it manually or let Smart Connect pick a protocol when your network is lossy or hostile to classic VPN traffic.
When Hysteria2 helps on iOS
Some hotel uplinks, travel SIMs, and filtered carriers degrade WireGuard or stall handshakes. Hysteria2 is a practical alternative path in FollowNet’s conventional VPN stack — not a mixnet and not a guarantee of access everywhere.
How to enable Hysteria2
Open Settings → Protocol and choose Hysteria2, or leave Smart Connect on for automatic selection. After switching, run Speed Test on the same Wi‑Fi or LTE so you compare real numbers instead of guessing.
Key points
- Hysteria2 next to WireGuard, IKEv2, and AmneziaWG
- Smart Connect can select it on hard networks
- Manual override always available
- Works with Free weekly limit and Premium
FAQ
Is Hysteria2 better than WireGuard?
Not always. WireGuard is often fastest on calm networks; Hysteria2 can help when those paths fail. Use Speed Test locally.
Does Smart Connect include Hysteria2?
Smart Connect weighs network conditions and can choose among FollowNet’s supported protocols, including Hysteria2 where it fits.
Is Hysteria2 on Free?
Protocol availability follows your plan in the app. Free still uses the same modern protocol set within the weekly traffic cap.