Using a VPN app is one of the best things you can do to protect your cyber anonymity and keep your personal data safe from prying eyes. One of the added features of using a VPN is that it lets you access OTT libraries from different locations. While this trick works fine on laptops and mobile devices, you may run into a conundrum when you’re trying to do the same on your TV. If you don’t own a Smart TV, it may not have an app store to download your preferred VPN app. In this situation, your best bet is to use your phone’s VPN connection on your TV. In this article, we show you how to share an Android VPN connection with other devices over a hotspot.
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Table of Contents
Use Every Proxy to share Android VPN Connection over Mobile Hotpot
Step 1: Install the Every Proxy app from Google Play Store.
Step 2: Launch the VPN app on your Android phone and connect to a server. Don’t have a VPN app? Check out this list and select one.
Step 3: Launch the Every Proxy app and switch on the toggle bar for HTTP/HTTPS server.
Step 4: Swipe down from the status bar and tap the Mobile Hotspot tile.
Step 5: Unlock the other device and turn on the WiFi.
Step 6: Connect to the mobile hotspot network you just created.
Step 7: Once you’re connected to the mobile hotspot, go to Settings and select WiFi.
Step 8: Select the active WiFi network.
Step 9: Scroll down to Advanced Options.
Step 10: Tap on Proxy and select Manual.
Step 11: In the Host Name field, enter the Host Address from the Every Proxy app.
Step 12: In the Port field, enter the port number from the Every Proxy app.
Step 13: Save the settings.
Your Android VPN Connection will be shared over a hotspot with a secondary device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I share my Android phone’s VPN connection over a hotspot?
Apps like Every Proxy and Connectify allow you to share your Android phone’s VPN connection with another device over a hotspot.
Do I need to root my device in order to share its VPN connection?
While rooting your device can help you share its VPN connection with another device, there are several third-party apps that can accomplish the same task without requiring root access.
How do I cover all my devices with a VPN connection?
You can use a VPN router for your home or get a premium subscription for a VPN app to cover all your devices with a protected connection.
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Conclusion
This is how you can share an Android VPN Connection with other devices over a hotspot connection. If you’re looking for a better solution to extend the VPN connection to all your devices, we’d suggest getting a VPN router for your home. You can also look into premium VPN apps for your home router. Installing a router VPN has its own advantages. For instance, it provides a protected network for devices (Smart TVs) that cannot run a VPN app on their platform.
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