Guide
FollowNet VPN Chrome extension — desktop browsing, same account
Need FollowNet when you are not on iPhone? The Chrome extension covers browser traffic in Chrome on desktop with the same account and honest Free weekly vs Premium limits — while iOS remains the system-wide VPN for the whole device.
What the extension is for
The Chrome extension protects browsing inside Chrome (or Chromium-based browsers that support it) on a computer. Sign in with your FollowNet email code, choose a location listed for your plan, and keep the popup light. It is a browser proxy path — not a full macOS or Windows system VPN for every app.
What it does not cover
Traffic outside the supported browser — desktop apps, other browsers, system updates — is not protected by the extension. For whole-device coverage on phone or tablet, use the iOS FollowNet app with Network Extension.
How it pairs with iPhone
Use the iOS app for Auto-connect, widgets, cellular, Network Profiles, and all-app VPN. Use Chrome when you work on a computer. One account ties both; Free weekly / Premium and device seats follow the account.
Kill Switch, ad lists, and routing
Kill Switch aims to stop Chrome from leaking if the proxy drops (browser-scoped, not OS-wide). Optional EasyList / AdGuard-style lists reduce ads and trackers. Site routing can send chosen hosts through the proxy while other tabs stay direct — still Chrome-only.
Setup in a few steps
Install the FollowNet extension from the Chrome store listing, sign in with the same email code as iOS, pick a server from locations shown for your plan, and connect. If something fails, confirm you are signed in and that weekly Free traffic remains.
Free weekly vs Premium
Free includes a weekly traffic allowance so you can evaluate desktop browsing before paying. Premium removes the traffic cap per your subscription. Neither tier turns the extension into a system-wide desktop VPN.
Key points
- Same FollowNet account as iOS
- Browser proxy + Kill Switch — not full-device desktop VPN
- Optional EasyList / AdGuard-style ad blocking
- Free weekly traffic allowance for evaluation
- Premium optional for unlimited traffic under current terms
FAQ
Does the Chrome extension replace the iPhone app?
No. iOS VPN covers the whole phone; Chrome covers browser traffic on desktop.
Can I use Free on Chrome?
Yes. Free includes a weekly traffic allowance for evaluation; Premium removes the cap per your subscription.
Does the extension protect Slack, Zoom, or other desktop apps?
No. It covers supported browser traffic only. Use a system VPN if you need every app — on phone, that is the FollowNet iOS app.
Is there a macOS VPN app?
Yes. The same FollowNet app from the App Store runs on Mac as a system-wide VPN for every app, with the same account and Premium. The Chrome extension is still available if you only need the browser.