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Features & Settings

Explains how to use and configure PIA’s built-in tools and functionality, including Kill Switch, Split Tunneling, Multi-Hop, MACE, DNS settings, encryption protocols (OpenVPN, WireGuard), port forwarding, browser extensions, and other advanced configuration options.

  • Automation Feature and Trusted Networks on Android
  • Can I Keep the VPN Always Connected on My iPhone or iPad?
  • Change Protocols on Android
  • Change Protocols on iOS
  • Creating an App Widget on Android
  • Creating an iOS Widget for PIA
  • How Do I Configure the PIA App to Auto-Start for Non-Administrative User Accounts in Windows?
  • How to Change Ports on iOS
  • How to Purchase and Use Dedicated IPs
  • How to Set Up and Use the Chrome Extension
  • How to Set Up and Use the FireFox Extension
  • How to Use the Split Tunneling Feature on Desktop
  • Managing VPN App Permissions on Android
  • Per App Settings Feature on Android
  • PIA Desktop: Command Line Interface
  • PIA VPN Kill Switch on Android
  • Removing OpenVPN Handshake and Authentication Settings
  • Resolve Graphics or GUI Issues in the PIA Windows App
  • Should I Change the Encryption Settings of My VPN?
  • Understanding Advanced Settings on the Desktop PIA Client
  • Understanding Android Settings and Protocols
  • Understanding Basic Settings on the PIA Client
  • Understanding iOS Settings and Protocols in the PIA App
  • Understanding the Desktop Network Automation Feature
  • Understanding the Mobile Application Network Management tool
  • Understanding the Multi-Hop Feature
  • Understanding the Snooze Feature
  • Using PIA DNS in Custom Configurations
  • Using the WireGuard Protocol with PIA
  • What is MACE?
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