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
- Download the app from your Downloads page
- Sign in with your portal email and password (the same login you use on portal.premiervpn.net)
- Connect — choose a server and tap Connect
That's it. Your traffic is now encrypted.
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.
Setting Up PremierVPN (WireGuard)
Windows
- Go to your Downloads page and download PremierVPN for Windows (choose x64 for most PCs, or ARM64 for Surface Pro X).
- Run the installer and follow the prompts.
- Open the app and sign in with your portal email and password.
- Select a server from the server list and click Connect.
- The shield icon turns green when you're protected.
macOS
- Download PremierVPN from the App Store or your Downloads page.
- Open the app. macOS will ask to allow a VPN configuration — click Allow and authenticate with your Mac password or Touch ID.
- Sign in with your portal email and password.
- Choose a server and click Connect.
iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Download PremierVPN from the App Store.
- Open the app and allow the VPN configuration when prompted.
- Sign in with your portal email and password.
- Tap a server and tap Connect.
Android
- Download PremierVPN from Google Play.
- Open the app and sign in with your portal email and password.
- Select a server and tap Connect.
- Allow the VPN connection request when prompted by Android.
Linux (Ubuntu / Debian)
- Download the
.debpackage from your Downloads page. - Install:
sudo dpkg -i premiervpn_*.deb - Open the app and sign in with your portal email and password.
- Select a server and connect.
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
- Go to your Downloads page and download PremierVPN X for Windows (x64 or ARM64).
- Run the installer. If SmartScreen appears, click More info → Run anyway.
- Sign in with your portal email and password.
- Go to Servers, pick a location, then click Connect on the Dashboard.
Full PremierVPN X Windows Guide →
macOS
- Download PremierVPN X for macOS from your Downloads page.
- Drag the app to Applications and launch it.
- Sign in with your portal email and password.
- Choose a server and click Connect.
Full PremierVPN X macOS Guide →
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.
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
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.
Need Help?
If you run into any issues, check our platform-specific troubleshooting guides or open a support ticket.