Android - Installing and Setting Up the PIA App

This guide will show you how to install the Private Internet Access (PIA) app from the Google Play Store and set it up.

Important: If you do not have access to the Google Play Store, you will have to manually download and install the PIA APK app. For instructions, read this guide.

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How to Install the PIA App on Android

How to Set up the PIA App on Android

How to Install the PIA App on Android

  1. Find the PIA app on the Google Play Store and tap Install.
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  1. Wait for the app to download and install, then tap Open to launch it. 
Private Internet Access Google Play Store page, showing a highlighted "Open" button.


How to Set up the PIA App on Android

  1. Scroll down and tap LOGIN.
  2. Enter your login credentials, which you receive via email after you sign up, and tap LOGIN. Alternatively, you can log in using your purchase receipt or via a magic link. To do that, tap LOGIN USING PURCHASE RECEIPT or LOGIN USING MAGIC EMAIL LINK instead. 
  3. You will see a message saying PIA needs access to your device’s VPN configurations to encrypt your traffic. Tap OK to proceed. 
  4. PIA will now request the necessary permission for setting up and monitoring a VPN connection. Tap OK to grant the permission. If you tap Cancel, you will be returned to the previous screen.
  5. On the next window, tap I AGREE to allow PIA to send notifications related to your account and connection. 
  6. On the notification prompt window, tap Allow or Don’t allow depending on your preferences. 

You will then be redirected to the main connection window in the PIA app.

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