Best VPN Settings for Mobile Trading
Mobile devices constantly switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data, aggressively manage battery usage, and sometimes pause VPN apps in the background. A few small settings can make your connection far more stable and help your static IP stay consistent while you access exchanges.
Recommended settings for Android
- Always-on VPN: Enable it in Settings so the VPN stays connected automatically.
- Block connections without VPN: This acts like a system-level Kill Switch.
- Battery Optimization: Disable optimization for your VPN app so Android won’t shut it down.
- Network switching: If your phone moves between Wi-Fi and mobile data, re-check your IP after reconnecting.
Recommended settings for iPhone (iOS)
- Connect on Demand: Helps iOS re-connect the VPN automatically whenever the internet comes back.
- Background App Refresh: Allows the app to keep working more reliably in the background (when supported).
- Location permissions: For high-sensitivity use cases, consider setting exchange apps to Never for Location.
A common mistake
Many users switch from Wi-Fi to mobile data (or the other way around) during trading without noticing the VPN drops for a few seconds. Without a Kill Switch, those seconds can expose your real IP and trigger security flags.
A simple safety routine
Before logging into an exchange, quickly verify your IP once. After any network change, verify again. This one habit prevents most “surprise” issues.
Summary
With the right setup, mobile can be as safe—or even safer—than desktop. Always-on + Kill Switch = a more stable footprint for exchange access.