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Chromebooks rely heavily on internet access for most of their functionality. Therefore, they generate more network traffic than regular laptops, putting your data at risk. To be fair, though, Chromebooks are pretty secure right out of the box. However, you can still improve security if you know how to use a virtual private network (or VPN) on a Chromebook.
Using a virtual private network creates an impermeable layer of security that can defend against even the latest threats. It also hides your location, bypasses geo-restrictions, and makes sure no one records your online activity while you’re browsing the web. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up and use a VPN on a Chromebook.
How to Set Up a VPN on Chromebook
Use a native Chrome OS app (Android)
- We’ll assume you’re already signed up for ExpressVPN. This means that you have your credentials with you, because you will need your username and password soon.
- Now launch the Play Store on your Chromebook. If you don’t see it on your screen, you can click on the circle icon at the bottom left, which will open all your installed apps. From there, launch the Play Store.
- Take a look at the top of the screen and you will see a search bar. Now type “ExpressVPN” in this field, and the Play Store should return relevant results. Go ahead and select ExpressVPN by clicking on its icon.
- Click the “Install” button. Accept the permissions you will see on the screen and the VPN app will now be downloaded and installed. Then open the VPN app. You should be greeted by your login screen.
- Finally, use your ExpressVPN username and password to log in. Choose whether you want to share anonymous information (for diagnostic purposes) and make sure you allow ExpressVPN to create new VPN connections. That’s it!
Set up a Chromebook VPN manually
- First, you need to get your credentials and server addresses. Visit the ExpressVPN website and click on “My Account”. Then log in to your user panel and click on “Configure other devices”.
- Then make sure to choose “Manual Configuration” and switch to “PPTP and L2TP/IPSec” on the right side of the screen.
- Look carefully at this page (and leave it open until you have completed this procedure). At the top you will see your personalized username and password. And at the bottom you will see a list of ExpressVPN servers. Each server comes with its own server address, which you will need shortly. So, keep this page open and let’s move on to setting up a VPN on your Chromebook.
- Now you need to visit your computer settings by clicking on the lower right corner and then using the gear icon. You should see your Chromebook’s settings panel on your screen right now.
- In the “Network” section, select “Add connection”. And then choose “Add” next to “OpenVPN/L2TP”. You will now see a new window asking for a bunch of information. So let’s see what needs to be written here.
- In the “Server hostname” field, you must enter the address of the chosen server (from the page you have already opened). Then choose any name for the “Service Name” field and make sure you use something easy to remember. For the “Vendor type” field, it should go with “L2TP/IPSec + pre-shared key”, and also, your pre-shared key should be “12345678”.
- Leave all other fields blank and keep their default values, except for your username and password. You need to use your custom credentials here, from the ExpressVPN page you already opened. Finally, check the box next to “Save Identity and Password” and click “Sign In”.
Use a Chrome VPN extension
- First, you need to get your NordVPN subscription. Go ahead and sign up for NordVPN by visiting their official website. This will give you a username and password that you will need very soon.
- Now open the Chrome Web Store using Chrome on your laptop. Use the search bar at the top left to search for NordVPN. After a few moments, you should see a list of results. You can open the NordVPN overview or simply click “Add to Chrome” on the right side of the page.
- Chrome will notify you if any permissions are required, so you can easily review this information before installing the extension. Keep in mind that VPN extensions require a lot of permissions because they control your internet connection. It is therefore not uncommon for them to ask you to change your privacy settings, view settings or read your data on the websites you visit. In the case of NordVPN, this data is anonymous, which is why we recommend it in this article.
- A new icon should now appear in the upper right corner of your browser. So, go ahead and click on it to activate NordVPN. Log in with your credentials and you should be ready to start using the VPN.
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