How do I get a key to connect to a server

How do I get a key to connect to a server?

Short answer: VpnHood! CLIENT does not come with any built-in server. It is a self-hosted VPN, so to connect you need an AccessKey that points to a VpnHood! SERVER — and that server has to be run by you, or by someone who shares its key with you.

Where access keys come from

There are three common ways to get an AccessKey:

• From a friend, community, or organization — The most common way. If a friend, a group, or an organization already runs a VpnHood! SERVER, they can share their AccessKey with you. You simply add that key to the app to connect.

• Run your own server — Because VpnHood is open-source and self-hosted, you can set up your own VpnHood! SERVER on any hosting/VPS and generate your own keys. See Install VpnHood! SERVER.

• Buy a key — Some communities and sellers distribute private AccessKeys.

Just want a free VPN that works out of the box?

If you don't have a key and don't want to run a server, use VpnHood! CONNECT instead. It's the official free VpnHood app with built-in servers, so it works with a single tap and no key is required.

• 🌐 Download VpnHood! CONNECT

VpnHood! CLIENT vs. VpnHood! CONNECT — CLIENT is for connecting to your own/private servers via an AccessKey. CONNECT is the official free VPN with built-in servers and needs no key.

Already have a key?

Once you have an AccessKey, just install the client and add the key in the app:

• Install VpnHood! CLIENT