Help

Payment and Subscription

Restore purchase\ Activate account

From Settings on the top left
Click Restore Purchases
Sign in to iTunes Store with the same Apple ID that you used to purchase the subscription
Tap OK to confirm
From Hotspot VPN settings tap Account
Sign In to your Elite account or Create Account

Turn off auto-renewal

From App Store, Tap "Featured" at the bottom of the screen
Scroll to the bottom of the page
Sign in with the same Apple ID associated with the purchase
Click "View Apple ID"
Enter your password and click OK
From Account Settings, click "Manage App Subscriptions"
Cancel Hotspot VPN subscription

Request refund

Go to Apple Report a Problem
Sign in to your account with the same Apple ID used for the purchase
Enter Hotspot VPN in the search bar
Click "Report a Problem" next to the purchase you’d like to refund
Select the appropriate item from the "Choose Problem" dropdown
In the text box, state that you’d like a refund and explain the reason
Then click Submit

Elite asked to pay

Please make sure you Restore Purchase from Settings and use the same Apple ID that you used to purchase the subscription to follow the steps.

After you Restore Purchase, if the application displays that you are already signed in:

Open Hotspot VPN App > Settings > Account > Sign Out
Open Hotspot VPN application. You will option to upgrade to Elite
Sign in from Settings > Account > Sign In
Enter your username/password

Hotspot VPN Account page should display your account Info with account type as Elite and days left.

If you are signed in to your Elite account and still asked to upgrade, please contact support@hotspotvpn.co and provide us with a description of the issue and screenshot of the error.

Can’t Connect

I can’t connect

Before troubleshooting, please make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
Your device is not jailbroken
A 3rd party app is not interfering with Internet Settings “For example, a sensitive Firewall or another VPN application.”

Turn Hotspot VPN Protection ON
Switch Airplane Mode ON and OFF
Reinstall Hotspot VPN Profile

In the Hotspot VPN app, tap Settings > Re-install Profile
Follow the onscreen instructions to install a new profile
In the app, turn Protection ON

Connect to a different network (for example, if you were connected to Wi-Fi, try connecting to your mobile data network or another Wi-Fi)
Open Hotspot VPN > Turn Protection ON

If the steps above don't work and you are located in any of the following countries: Pakistan, Iran, Oman, Qatar, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia, please contact support@hotspotvpn.co and provide a description of the issue and a screenshot (If applicable)

Can’t connect to virtual location

Before troubleshooting, please make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
You are signed in to your Elite account

Sign out from your Elite account
Sign in using your Elite username and password
Connect and change Virtual Locations to check if this issue is with one virtual location or all virtual locations
Disconnect Hotspot VPN for few seconds then reconnect (This will allow the app to look for the best server to help you connect)

If you are having issues connecting to specific Virtual Location while signed in and able to connect to other virtual locations, please contact support@hotspotvpn.co and provide us with a description of the issue and screenshot of the error.

“System error”

Before troubleshooting, please make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
A 3rd party app is not interfering with Internet Settings “For example, a firewall with strict settings, or another VPN application.”

Turn Hotspot VPN Protection ON
Switch Airplane Mode ON and OFF
Reinstall Hotspot VPN Profile

In the Hotspot VPN app, tap Settings > Re-install Profile
Follow the onscreen instructions to install a new profile
In the app, turn Protection ON

Connect to a different network (for example, if you were connected to Wi-Fi, try connecting to your mobile data network or another Wi-Fi)
Open Hotspot VPN > Turn Protection ON

“Can’t validate server certificate”

Before troubleshooting, please make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
Your device is not jailbroken
A 3rd party app is not interfering with Internet Settings “For example, a firewall with strict settings, or another VPN application.”

Turn Hotspot VPN Protection ON
Switch Airplane Mode ON and OFF
Reinstall Hotspot VPN Profile

In the Hotspot VPN app, tap Settings > Re-install Profile
Follow the onscreen instructions to install a new profile
In the app, turn Protection ON

Connect to a different network (for example, if you were connected to Wi-Fi, try connecting to your mobile data network or another Wi-Fi)
Open Hotspot VPN > Turn Protection ON

Cant’t connect to internet when VPN is on

Before troubleshooting, please make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
Your device is not jailbroken
A 3rd party app is not interfering with Internet Settings “For example, a sensitive Firewall or another VPN application.”

Turn Hotspot VPN Protection ON
Switch Airplane Mode ON and OFF
Reinstall Hotspot VPN Profile

In the Hotspot VPN app, tap Settings > Re-install Profile
Follow the onscreen instructions to install a new profile
In the app, turn Protection ON

Connect to a different network (for example, if you were connected to Wi-Fi, try connecting to your mobile data network or another Wi-Fi)
Open Hotspot VPN > Turn Protection ON

“Service temporary unavailable”

This error message usually displays due to changes in some factors such as server, country, or internet connection.

Before troubleshooting, please make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
Your device is not jailbroken
A 3rd party app is not interfering with Internet Settings “For example, a sensitive Firewall or another VPN application.”

Turn Hotspot VPN Protection ON
Switch Airplane Mode ON and OFF
Reinstall Hotspot VPN Profile

In the Hotspot VPN app, tap Settings > Re-install Profile
Follow the onscreen instructions to install a new profile
In the app, turn Protection ON

Connect to a different network (for example, if you were connected to Wi-Fi, try connecting to your mobile data network or another Wi-Fi)
Open Hotspot VPN > Turn Protection ON

“VPN Server didn’t respond”

This error message usually displays due to changes in some factors such as server, country, or when internet connection is slow or off.

You will also get this error while trying to connect from the device Settings, please connect\disconnect Hotspot VPN from the app's dashboard as it will not allow you to control it from Settings.

If you continue experiencing the error:

Reinstall the app's profile, it should fix the issue;

From iOS settings > General > Profile
Select Hotspot VPN Profile
Delete Hotspot VPN Profile

Connect Hotspot VPN
Hotspot VPN will ask you to reinstall new profile, go ahead and do so

Can’t connect from school/work

Please make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
A 3rd party app is not interfering with Internet Settings (For example, a firewall with strict settings or another VPN application)

If you are trying to connect using school or company WIFI and cannot connect to Hotspot VPN on iOS device, please Contact Support@hotspotvpn.co and provide the following details:

Institution where you are trying to connect and internet/wifi provider if known (Example: STANFORD WIFI, etc.; Comcast)

Does your wifi require a password (secured) or not?

Screenshot of any error message

Can’t connect from my country

Before troubleshooting, please make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
A 3rd party app is not interfering with Internet Settings “For example, a sensitive Firewall or another VPN application.”

Turn Hotspot VPN Protection ON
Switch Airplane Mode ON and OFF
Turn Hotspot VPN Off, wait few seconds then turn it back ON
Reinstall Hotspot VPN Profile

In the Hotspot VPN app, tap Settings > Re-install Profile
Follow the onscreen instructions to install a new profile
In the app, turn Protection ON

Connect to a different network (for example, if you were connected to Wi-Fi, try connecting to your mobile data network or another Wi-Fi)
Open Hotspot VPN > Turn Protection ON

Other issue

Can’t Access Web/App

Can’t access Netflix

Before we troubleshoot, let's make sure the following is checked:

Your Elite payment is restored (To restore purchase, please check our Restore Purchase article in Payment/Subscription section)
You are signed in to your Elite account
Hotspot VPN is connected and VPN icon appears on the top in the status bar
Location services for Netflix on your device are turned OFF. To turn off location services on your iOS device:
- Tap Settings > Privacy > Location Services
- Either turn off all Location Services using the Location Services slider or use the individual sliders for each location-aware app or item on your device.
- To disable Location Services for all websites, turn off Location Services for the Safari app.

To troubleshoot:

1. Select Virtual Location

2. Verify that you have the country's IP address here

3. Clear your browser's cookies and cache (How to clear cookies and cache?)

4. Go to Netflix

If the steps above don't help, please contact our support@hotspotvpn.co

Can’t access news website

Before we troubleshoot, let's make sure the following is checked:

Your Elite payment is restored (To restore purchase, please check our Restore Purchase instruction in Payment/Subscription section)
You are signed in to your Elite account
Hotspot VPN is connected and VPN icon appears on the top in the status bar
Location services are turned OFF. To turn off location services on your iOS device:
- Tap Settings > Privacy > Location Services
- Either turn off all Location Services using the Location Services slider or use the individual sliders for each location-aware app or item on your device.
- To disable Location Services for all websites, turn off Location Services for the Safari app.

To troubleshoot:

1. Select Virtual Location

2. Verify that you have the correct IP address here

3. Clear your browser's cookies and cache (How to clear cookies and cache?)

4. Go to your news channel

If the steps above don't help, please contact our support@hotspotvpn.co

Can’t access Hulu

Due to high traffic, Hulu is very determined on banning foreign users. We understand and apologize for the inconvenience that this is causing you.

If you email support@hotspotvpn.co, write "Hulu" and we will add your email address to the existing group of users with the same issue and we will notify you as soon as we release a fix.

Can’t access Pandora

Pandora is accessible only with US and AU IP addresses. Please make sure that you have the US or AU selected as the virtual location, prior to going to Pandora.

Disconnect Hotspot VPN Protection.
Clear Pandora's app\website cookies and cache (How to clear cookies and cache?)
Turn OFF location services on your device. To turn off location services on your iOS device:

Tap Settings" > Privacy > Location Services
Either turn off all Location Services using the Location Services slider or use the individual sliders for each location-aware app or item on your device.
To disable Location Services for all websites, turn off Location Services for the Safari app.

4. Connect Hotspot VPN Protection

5. Select the Virtual Location that you would like to connect from (US, AU)

If Pandora does not work with Australian IP, please try to connect to it with a US IP address and vice versa.

Can’t access iTV Player

Before we troubleshoot, let's make sure the following is checked:

Your Elite payment is restored (To restore purchase, please check our Restore Purchase article in Payment/Subscription section)
You are signed in to your Elite account
Hotspot VPN is connected and VPN icon appears on the top in the status bar

To troubleshoot:

Disconnect Hotspot VPN
Clear your browser's cookies and cache (How to clear cookies and cache?)
Connect Hotspot VPN
Restart the browser
Go to iTV Player

Other apps access help

Before we troubleshoot, let's make sure the following is checked:

Your Elite payment is restored (To restore purchase, please check our Restore Purchase article in Payment/Subscription section)
You are signed in to your Elite account
Hotspot VPN is connected and VPN icon appears on the top in the status bar
Location services on your device are turned OFF. To turn off location services on your iOS device:
- Tap Settings > Privacy > Location Services
- Either turn off all Location Services using the Location Services slider or use the individual sliders for each location-aware app or item on your device.
- To disable Location Services for all websites, turn off Location Services for the Safari app.

To troubleshoot:

1. Disconnect Hotspot VPN Protection

2. Clear cookies and cache (How to clear cookies and cache?)

3. Connect Hotspot VPN Protection

4. Select the appropriate Virtual Location that would give you access to the content

Access from browser help

Before we troubleshoot, let's make sure the following is checked:

Your Elite payment is restored (To restore purchase, please check our Restore Purchase article in Payment/Subscription section)
You are signed in to your Elite account
Hotspot VPN is connected and VPN icon appears on the top in the status bar
Location services on your device are turned OFF. To turn off location services on your iOS device:
- Tap Settings > Privacy > Location Services
- Either turn off all Location Services using the Location Services slider or use the individual sliders for each location-aware app or item on your device.
- To disable Location Services for all websites, turn off Location Services for the Safari app.

To troubleshoot:

1. Disconnect Hotspot VPN Protection

2. Clear cookies and cache (How to clear cookies and cache?)

3. Connect Hotspot VPN Protection

4. Select the appropriate Virtual Location that would give you access to the content

Other issue

Account/Devices

Change password

In case you forgot your password or need to change it, please follow these steps that apply to the iOS version of Hotspot VPN:

Connect to the internet
In the app, tap Settings on the top left
Tap My Account > Sign In > Forgot Password
Enter the email address associated with your Elite account > Forgot Password
Check your email, and follow the instructions for resetting your password
After resetting your password, sign in to your Elite account from the Hotspot VPN app to enable Elite features.

If you can't open the reset password link in your email, please turn Hotspot VPN on and connect to US virtual location then try to open it again.

Link device to subscription

To link a device to your Elite subscription, sign in to your Hotspot VPN Elite account on that device.

At the top left tap Settings.
Tap My Account > Sign In
Enter your Elite username and password
Tap Sign In

Note: You can link up to 5 devices to your Elite subscription. If you are trying to link the 6th device to your Elite account, you will be able to use Hotspot VPN as a free user only. To get Elite benefits on that device, you may log out from one of the 5 devices linked to your account or purchase a new subscription.

Unlink device from subscription

To remove or unlink a device from your account you can sign out from that device.

Can’t link device to account

First, let's make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
You are signed in to your Elite account (If you are free user, you can only link one device to your account)

1. If your device is connected to the internet and you still can't sign in to link the device, most probably you have reached the 5 device limit.

To remove or unlink a device from your account you can sign out from that device.

2. You may need to create an account if you haven't yet created one or if your username in the account page says trial or appears as numbers and letters. To make sure your payment gets linked to the account you will create:

From the device you originally purchased the subscription on:

Tap Settings on the top left > Account > Create Account
Sign in to your new account
Settings > Restore Purchase > enter the same Apple ID and password used to purchase the subscription
Sign in to your account from the device you'd like to link to the account

3. If you have an account and you are signed in to the new device as free user, please:

Restore purchase in the original device that you purchased the subscription on
Sign out from the account
Sign back in
Sign in to your account from the device you'd like to link to the account

“System Error” Upon signing in

You may get this error in these situations:

When your device is not connected to the internet
When the communication with the server fails
When there is country block

Before troubleshooting, please make sure:

You are connected to the internet via Wi-Fi or mobile data network
A 3rd party app is not interfering with Internet Settings “For example, a Firewall with strict settings, or another VPN application.”

Turn Hotspot VPN Protection ON
Switch Airplane Mode ON and OFF
Turn Hotspot VPN Off, wait few seconds then turn it back ON
Reinstall Hotspot VPN Profile
Connect to a different network (for example, if you were connected to Wi-Fi, try connecting to your mobile data network or another Wi-Fi)
Open Hotspot VPN > Turn Protection ON

If the steps above don't work and you are located in any of the following countries: Pakistan, Iran, Oman, Qatar, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia

Contact Support@hotspotvon.co, provide a description of the issue and a screenshot (If possible)

“Invalid email address”

If you are getting this message upon signing in, you are probably not connected to the internet or you are entering the wrong account credentials.

If you haven't created an account yet, please go to Account > Sign up and create an account.

If you already have an account and still getting this error, please contact Support@hotspotvpn.co and let us know if you are located in any of the following countries: Pakistan, Iran, Oman, Qatar, China, UAE, Saudi Arabia.

Other issue

How Hotspot VPN Works

What is Hotspot VPN?

Hotspot VPN is a mobile app that adds security and privacy to your WiFi Hotspots and private internet network, to protect your data and hide your identity from hackers. Hotspot VPN also provides freedom of access to websites that are not available in your area.

How to use Hotspot VPN?

All you need to do to ensure privacy and access, is to turn Hotspot VPN ON, then you can select the virtual location you wish to view content from, open your browser or apps and use them freely.

The virtual location you choose will make it appear as if you are located in that country.

Can I choose an IP address?

Hotspot VPN is configured to automatically assign IP addresses based on the geographical location you chose. We currently do not offer the option to choose specific IP addresses.

Hotspot VPN IP address

Hotspot VPN offers Dynamic IP addresses that constantly change to provide better protection to your device during each session. It makes it harder for snoopers and hackers to identify you or access your information by adding an additional layer of protection to your data.

Hotspot VPN Elite

Our Elite subscription adds more features to your Hotspot VPN account such as:

Ad-free browsing
Unlimited data bandwidth for streaming
Access to content from all virtual locations
Ability to use the same subscription on up to 5 devices

Hotspot VPN Free

Hotspot VPN's Free Edition provides US IP addresses which allow users to access blocked content in the US only. The content that's accessible with free version is limited. Hotspot VPN's Free edition is also supported by ads, If you want to have full access to US sites you will need to upgrade to Elite.

Stream content with Hotpot VPN

Make sure Hotspot VPN is connected and that the VPN icon appears on the top of your device’s screen. Once you are connected, you can simply open the app you’d like to stream content on or watch content from your browser. Hotspot VPN will automatically allow the app or browser to display the content from the virtual location you chose without any restrictions.

Hotspot VPN doesn’t keep logs

We do not collect any personally identifiable information on Hotspot VPN. We do not collect, store, or share any permanent identifiers of users, including IP addresses. We do not keep any kind of activity logs for any of our users, whether they are free or Elite. Please note that Hotspot VPN only enables privacy and encrypts user Internet sessions when it is turned ON.

Hotspot VPN is not anti-virus

Hotspot VPN helps secure your Internet session, not your computer. Hotspot VPN doesn't protect your computer from viruses or malware. We recommend getting anti-virus/anti-malware solutions from one of our reputable partners in order to also help secure your computer.

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