How to enable Auto Connect - PureVPN Android App

Learn how to enable Auto Connect in the PureVPN Android app to automatically protect your connection when you join public or untrusted WiFi networks, ensuring your data stays encrypted and safe from potential threats.

Written By Lorenzo Vincent

Updated at January 22nd, 2026

PureVPN’s Auto Connect feature provides an added layer of protection by automatically securing your internet connection when connecting to public or untrusted networks. This feature ensures that your data remains encrypted, preventing potential threats and maintaining your online privacy.

Wondering how to enable it? Follow the instructions below 👇

  • Tap More icon (≡) from the bottom right.

  • Tap VPN.

  • Tap Auto-Connect.

  • Toggle on Enable Auto Connect.

 

  • Allow location permission and select "Allow all the time”.

  • Select the network type you want to add to Auto Connect.

    1- On Wifi Network
    2- On Cellular Network
    3- On Wifi & Cellular both

  • Under Current Networks (Not Trusted), add the networks you want to mark as Trusted Networks by using the (+) sign.

The networks that are added will appear under Trusted Networks at the bottom.

 

 

  • Choose the Protocol of your choice from the list.

Once the Auto Connect feature is set up, the VPN will automatically connect when you're not on a trusted network. When you connect to a trusted Wi-Fi or cellular network, the VPN will automatically disconnect.