setup tutorials
Set Up ASTRO VPN onAny Device, Step by Step
Pick your platform below for a walkthrough with screenshots — from installing the app to your first successful connection.
Every major platform covered
Usually under 5 minutes
Screenshots at every step
Most people start here
Windows & macOS: Install to Connected in Under 3 Minutes
Download, run the installer, sign in with your account, and hit connect. The desktop apps auto-select the fastest nearby server on first launch, so you're protected before you've even opened the settings menu.
Windows guide
All platforms
Find your device
Each guide covers installation, sign-in, and picking your first server.
Windows
Full walkthrough for Windows 10 and 11, including kill switch setup.
View guide →macOS
Native install for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs, with menu-bar quick connect.
View guide →Linux
Command-line and GUI setup for Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and other distributions.
View guide →Android
Install from Google Play, sign in, and connect — with protocol tips for mobile networks.
View guide →iPhone & iPad
Built for iOS 15 and later — from the App Store to your first connection in seconds.
View guide →TV & Router
Android TV, Apple TV and whole-network router setup, for devices that can't run an app.
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Consistent every time
What Every Tutorial Walks You Through
The same three stages, regardless of platform.
Stage 01
Download & install
Where to get the official app and how the install process looks on your device.
Stage 02
Sign in
Using the same account across every device, with what to do if sign-in doesn't work.
Stage 03
Connect
Picking your first server, and what a successful connection actually looks like.
Cover the whole house
Setting Up ASTRO VPN on a Router
A router-level install protects every device on your network at once, including smart TVs, consoles, and other gadgets that can't run a VPN app of their own. It takes longer to set up than a phone or laptop, but it only needs doing once.
See the TV & router guide →
If something doesn't match
Stuck Partway Through a Guide?
App interfaces update over time, so a screenshot might occasionally look slightly different from what you see. If a step doesn't match, the overall flow — install, sign in, connect — is still the same. When in doubt, live chat can walk you through your exact screen.
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Built to actually help
What Makes These Tutorials Different
Real Screenshots
Actual app screens, not generic stock illustrations.
Kept Up to Date
Updated when the app interface changes, not left stale for years.
No Assumed Knowledge
Written for people who've never set up a VPN before.
Every Platform, Same Depth
Linux and router setups get just as much detail as Windows and Mac.
Backed by Live Chat
If a guide doesn't fully solve it, a real person picks up where it leaves off.
Linked to Related Help
Each guide points to troubleshooting if the basic steps don't fix it.
Still stuck after the guide?
A real person can walk through your exact setup with you.
Frequently asked questions
No, one account works across every platform — just sign in with the same email and password everywhere.
Under five minutes for most devices — router setup can take a bit longer depending on your specific hardware.
Checkdownload optionsfor the full list of supported platforms, or reach out throughLive Chatto ask about your specific device.
Yes, the app is free to download and install — you'll just need an account and a plan to actually connect.
See ourSupport Centerfor connection troubleshooting, or checkNetwork Statusin case it's a temporary issue on our end.