Guide
What is a VPN? Plain English — and how FollowNet fits
A VPN encrypts traffic between your device and a VPN server so cafés, hotels, and your ISP see less of what you do. FollowNet does that on iPhone with Network Extension — and in Chrome as a browser proxy.
What to know
Without a VPN, apps talk to the internet directly. With FollowNet on iOS, traffic goes through an encrypted tunnel to a server you pick (or Smart Connect picks a protocol path for). That hides payload contents from the local network; it does not make you invisible to the sites you log into.
How to use it
Install FollowNet from the App Store, sign in with an email code, allow the iOS VPN profile, connect, and confirm the active location. On a computer use the Chrome extension for browser-only coverage.
Limits and honest expectations
A VPN is not antivirus, not a password manager, and not a streaming unlock guarantee. Free has a weekly traffic cap; Premium removes it under current plan terms.
Key points
- Install FollowNet from the App Store, sign in with an email code, allow the iOS VPN profile, connect, and confirm the active location. On a computer use the Chrome extension for browser-only coverage.
- A VPN is not antivirus, not a password manager, and not a streaming unlock guarantee. Free has a weekly traffic cap; Premium removes it under current plan terms.
- Free includes a weekly traffic allowance
- Current plan details always appear in the app
FAQ
What is the main benefit?
A VPN encrypts traffic between your device and a VPN server so cafés, hotels, and your ISP see less of what you do. FollowNet does that on iPhone with Network Extension — and in Chrome as a browser proxy.
How do I start?
Install FollowNet from the App Store, sign in with an email code, allow the iOS VPN profile, connect, and confirm the active location. On a computer use the Chrome extension for browser-only coverage.
What are the limits?
A VPN is not antivirus, not a password manager, and not a streaming unlock guarantee. Free has a weekly traffic cap; Premium removes it under current plan terms.
How does Free work?
Free includes a weekly traffic allowance. Current plan details always appear in the app