App crashing on launch? Try this manual fix!
If the app instantly closes upon opening on your iOS device, you can bypass the app entirely and still use your premium subscription information to manually set up a working VPN. Apple devices have a built-in VPN client that can connect directly to Privado's servers.
How to fix it:
STEP 1: GET YOUR SERVER AND CREDENTIALS
Before using your iPhone settings, you need to collect your unique configuration details using a web browser:
1. Open Safari (or Chrome) and log into your account on the PrivadoVPN website.
2. Your username for manual configurations will be displayed on your main account page. (Note: This username might look different from your standard login email. Copy it down).
3. Open the PrivadoVPN Server List page.
4. Choose a city location close to you and copy its Server Name. It will look something like ams-005.vpn.privado.io or mia-003.vpn.privado.io
STEP 2: INPUT SETTINGS ON IPHONE
Now that you have your credentials, you can configure your iPhone VPN:
1. Open your iPhone Settings app and go to General then VPN.
2. Tap Add VPN Configuration...
3. Set up the fields exactly as follows:
- Type: Tap this and select IKEv2
- Description: Give it a name, like Privado Manual.
- Server: Paste the server name you copied in Step 1 (e.g., mia-003.vpn.privado.io).
- Remote ID: Type *.vpn.privado.io exactly as written (include the asterisk).
- Local ID: Leave this completely blank.
- User Authentication: Select Username.
- Username: Enter your PrivadoVPN username from your online dashboard.
- Password: Enter your PrivadoVPN password.
- Proxy: Off.
4. Tap Done in the top-right corner to save.
To connect, simply tap the checkmark next to Privado Manual and flip the Status switch at the top to Connected.
Once saved, you can turn the VPN on or off directly from your main iPhone/iPad settings menu without ever needing to open the app again!
Tip: If you need extra help navigating the menus, search the web for "How to set up a VPN on my iPhone or iPad" to see step-by-step screenshots.
How to fix it:
STEP 1: GET YOUR SERVER AND CREDENTIALS
Before using your iPhone settings, you need to collect your unique configuration details using a web browser:
1. Open Safari (or Chrome) and log into your account on the PrivadoVPN website.
2. Your username for manual configurations will be displayed on your main account page. (Note: This username might look different from your standard login email. Copy it down).
3. Open the PrivadoVPN Server List page.
4. Choose a city location close to you and copy its Server Name. It will look something like ams-005.vpn.privado.io or mia-003.vpn.privado.io
STEP 2: INPUT SETTINGS ON IPHONE
Now that you have your credentials, you can configure your iPhone VPN:
1. Open your iPhone Settings app and go to General then VPN.
2. Tap Add VPN Configuration...
3. Set up the fields exactly as follows:
- Type: Tap this and select IKEv2
- Description: Give it a name, like Privado Manual.
- Server: Paste the server name you copied in Step 1 (e.g., mia-003.vpn.privado.io).
- Remote ID: Type *.vpn.privado.io exactly as written (include the asterisk).
- Local ID: Leave this completely blank.
- User Authentication: Select Username.
- Username: Enter your PrivadoVPN username from your online dashboard.
- Password: Enter your PrivadoVPN password.
- Proxy: Off.
4. Tap Done in the top-right corner to save.
To connect, simply tap the checkmark next to Privado Manual and flip the Status switch at the top to Connected.
Once saved, you can turn the VPN on or off directly from your main iPhone/iPad settings menu without ever needing to open the app again!
Tip: If you need extra help navigating the menus, search the web for "How to set up a VPN on my iPhone or iPad" to see step-by-step screenshots.
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Not working
Too bad ,I paid 2 years,but this app can’t work on my iPhone ,always can’t connect,delete and redownload, tried several times,but no work,if u are consider,please stop ur stupid thinking
It was good but…
This would’ve been a five starts but the von no longer works for me in when I had my 2 week stay in china, I’m really sad that it stopped working because this was the best free von and I could find, please fix your vpn it was so good before :C
Love it but lacks needed locations.
I’m forced to trade privacy for another VPN. This VPN works perfectly and connects but the problem is it lacks the locations I actually want.
Buggy app
Always randomly logs you out, disconnects, or stuck on loading screen for 30+ minutes, refreshing doesn’t work, only uninstalling and reinstalling.
Inconsistent Connections
Overall the sale price was much lower than competitors. Achieving a connection takes time. Doesn’t connect automatically without delays. Locked out of sites like YouTube when using the two functioning protocols, OpenVPN and IKEv2, both of which usually interact with most websites consistently. Customer service is responsive. The interface is intuitive.
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Not work
Long time can not connect.
can't use
didn't connect
Pas le bon pays
Je souhaite un VPN me positionnant en Franc mais je suis des fois en Hollande, des fois en Roumanie !
Pas du tout l’effet souhaité
Pas du tout l’effet souhaité
Nothing but a drain
This did not work
PrivadoVPN Russie nul
J’ai acheté en premier ce vpn sinon aucun accès aux applications occidentales.Au début ça fonctionne et ensuite fini.Je demande de l’aide à l’assistance.C’est compliqué avec la Russie +3 mois que j’attends et rien (Abonnement d’une année en croyant faire des économies)👎
Stopped working
Pluto tv stopped working. Able to connect but can’t watch any programs
Protocols Inconsistent
Open and IKEv2 work fairly consistently. Wireguard doesn’t work. It won’t, doesn’t, inhibits connections? Customer service has been accessible and responsive to date. Intuitive interface. I’d sooner place a bet on a tournament golf pro than any VPN service at this point. None seem to have guaranteed, consistent connections. It may be due to the haphazard, shoddy corporate security systems that don’t dance well with partners.
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免费帐号无法使用
截止目前免费用户无法体验使用🥵……
Betting apps uk
Just bought this app for the year at 30 quid. I have a villa in Spain so I wanted to bet on the football in the uk. Have uk account online and this app cannot get through the checks at all. Unless you can tell me I am doing something wrong
Batterieverbrauch
Leider ist, warum auch immer, plötzlich der Batterie Verbrauch der App exorbitant hoch!
Während Spotify oder Facebook über den Tag bei guter Nutzung so 15 % Verbrauch haben kommt die Privado App auf sagenhafte 7% … Why???
Während Spotify oder Facebook über den Tag bei guter Nutzung so 15 % Verbrauch haben kommt die Privado App auf sagenhafte 7% … Why???
Très bonne appli
Hyper simple et plutôt performant.
Support très réactif et compétent.
Je recommande.
Support très réactif et compétent.
Je recommande.
Can’t connect
Every server is unreachable.plz fix it as soon as possible.
Never connects yet reliable login/sign up system
The VPN always says that it can’t connect to the server or something like that For every server I try to connect to, it doesn’t even try to do anything. On a positive note, the login is very easy and reliable to use, most VPN proxies have very complex and difficult login systems but Privado’s is simple and well-made.
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Why?
Why does the VPN toggle itself on ALL THE TIME!? It wastes itself every day so I have to delete it and redownload it when I want it.
