How to Set Up Your VPN

Getting connected to PremierVPN takes under five minutes. This guide covers both our standard WireGuard app and the new PremierVPN X (VLESS + REALITY) app.

Quick Start — 3 Steps

1. Download the app from your Downloads page
2. Sign in with your portal email and password (the same login you use on portal.premiervpn.net)
3. Connect — choose a server and tap Connect

That's it. Your traffic is now encrypted.

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Which App Should I Use?

Your subscription includes two apps — use whichever suits your situation:

	PremierVPN (WireGuard)	PremierVPN X (VLESS + REALITY)
Best for	Everyday browsing, streaming, gaming	Restrictive networks, censorship, corporate firewalls
Speed	Fastest — kernel-level driver	Near-native — XTLS zero-copy
Routing	All traffic (system-wide)	Browsers and most apps (system proxy)
Traffic visibility	Detectable as VPN	Invisible — looks like normal HTTPS
Available on	Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, Fire TV	macOS, Windows (iOS & Android coming soon)

Our recommendation: Use PremierVPN (WireGuard) for daily use. Switch to PremierVPN X when you're on a network that blocks VPN traffic.

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Setting Up PremierVPN (WireGuard)

Windows

1. Go to your Downloads page and download PremierVPN for Windows (choose x64 for most PCs, or ARM64 for Surface Pro X).
2. Run the installer and follow the prompts.
3. Open the app and sign in with your portal email and password.
4. Select a server from the server list and click Connect.
5. The shield icon turns green when you're protected.

Full Windows Setup Guide →

macOS

1. Download PremierVPN from the App Store or your Downloads page.
2. Open the app. macOS will ask to allow a VPN configuration — click Allow and authenticate with your Mac password or Touch ID.
3. Sign in with your portal email and password.
4. Choose a server and click Connect.

Full macOS Setup Guide →

iOS (iPhone & iPad)

1. Download PremierVPN from the App Store.
2. Open the app and allow the VPN configuration when prompted.
3. Sign in with your portal email and password.
4. Tap a server and tap Connect.

Full iOS Setup Guide →

Android

1. Download PremierVPN from Google Play.
2. Open the app and sign in with your portal email and password.
3. Select a server and tap Connect.
4. Allow the VPN connection request when prompted by Android.

Full Android Setup Guide →

Linux (Ubuntu / Debian)

1. Download the .deb package from your Downloads page.
2. Install: sudo dpkg -i premiervpn_*.deb
3. Open the app and sign in with your portal email and password.
4. Select a server and connect.

Full Linux Setup Guide →

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Setting Up PremierVPN X (VLESS + REALITY)

PremierVPN X is a separate app that uses the VLESS + REALITY protocol. Your traffic is indistinguishable from regular HTTPS browsing.

Windows

1. Go to your Downloads page and download PremierVPN X for Windows (x64 or ARM64).
2. Run the installer. If SmartScreen appears, click More info → Run anyway.
3. Sign in with your portal email and password.
4. Go to Servers, pick a location, then click Connect on the Dashboard.

Full PremierVPN X Windows Guide →

macOS

1. Download PremierVPN X for macOS from your Downloads page.
2. Drag the app to Applications and launch it.
3. Sign in with your portal email and password.
4. Choose a server and click Connect.

Full PremierVPN X macOS Guide →

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Important: Your Login Credentials

All PremierVPN apps use your portal login — the same email and password you use to sign in at portal.premiervpn.net.

You do not need your VPN username/password (shown on the Dashboard) to use our apps. Those credentials are only needed if you're connecting with a third-party client like AnyConnect, IKEv2, or a standalone WireGuard client.

If you've forgotten your password, click "Forgot password?" on the login page or at portal.premiervpn.net/forgot-password.

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Verify Your Connection

After connecting, confirm everything is working:

• The app shows a green connected status
• Visit premiervpn.net/ip-leak-test — your IP should show the VPN server's location, not your real IP
• Try browsing a few websites to confirm they load normally

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Can I Run Both Apps?

Yes. PremierVPN and PremierVPN X can both be installed on the same device. Just don't connect through both at the same time — disconnect from one before connecting with the other.

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Need Help?

If you run into any issues, check our platform-specific troubleshooting guides or open a support ticket.