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, and all-app VPN. Use Chrome when you work on a computer. One account ties both surfaces together; plan limits apply across how you consume traffic according to current product rules in the app and extension.
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-side protection for Chrome — not full-device desktop VPN
- Locations listed in the extension/app for your plan
- 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?
FollowNet prioritizes iOS and the Chrome extension today rather than waiting on a full macOS client.