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Sota VPN on Android: how to install Sota Connect
On Android, Sota VPN runs as the Sota Connect app. The easiest way to install it is Google Play. If the store is unavailable, there is an APK file on the sotavpn GitHub mirror. You'll also need the access key from your dashboard.
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Step by step
- Open Google Play, search for Sota Connect and install the app. Or press Download app on the Sota Connect for Android page.
- If Google Play is unavailable, download the APK from the direct-download link to the sotavpn GitHub on the same page. When Android asks, allow installs from this source.
- Open Sota Connect and enter the access key from your dashboard. The guide Sota VPN access key explains how to get one. Press Confirm.
- Pick a country on the server panel or press Best server, then press the power button. Android will ask for permission to set up a VPN connection, allow it. When the status says Connected, you're done.
Good to know
- The GitHub APK is the same version as on Google Play but without auto-updates: you'll have to download new versions yourself.
- Your phone takes one of the 10 device slots of the subscription. The key is the same as on your computer.
- If the VPN drops while the phone is idle, turn off battery optimisation for Sota Connect in Android settings.
Frequently asked questions
- Where do I download Sota VPN for Android?
- From Google Play (the Sota Connect app) or as an APK from the GitHub mirror. Both links are on the Sota Connect for Android page.
- Does Sota VPN work on Android without Google Play?
- Yes. Install the APK from the sotavpn GitHub. In that case you'll need to update the app yourself.
- Do I need a separate key for my phone?
- No. One access key covers every device of your subscription, up to 10 at the same time.