VPN
Live preview cycles from disconnected to Invisible (connected): helmet, toggle, session stats, and speed row update like the app.
The VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your Android device and Stealth's servers, protecting all your internet traffic from surveillance and interception. Once connected, your real IP address is hidden and replaced with one from our server network.
Quick Start
Launch the app from your home screen or app drawer
Tap the glitch toggle below the helmet on the home screen
Allow VPN permission when Android prompts you (first time only)
Status changes to Invisible, the helmet glows purple, and your session stats start counting
How It Works
Encryption
Your data is encrypted using ChaCha20-Poly1305 before leaving your device - military-grade protection for all your traffic.
Tunneling
Traffic flows through Stealth's encrypted tunnel to our servers. Your ISP only sees encrypted data going to one destination.
IP Masking
Your real IP address is hidden and replaced with one from our server network. Websites see our IP, not yours.
Single Endpoint
Stealth on Android connects to the primary production VPN endpoint. There is no automatic server selection screen and no country picker.
Dashboard Overview
Key Features
Per-App VPN Bypass
From Firewall, allow specific apps to bypass the tunnel while everything else stays on Stealth VPN.
- Useful for apps that block VPNs
- Local network devices on trusted apps
- Managed per app, not a global on/off switch
Always-On VPN
Stay protected even when the app is closed or your device restarts.
- Automatic reconnection on drops
- Connects on device boot
- Runs in background continuously
Speed Test
Measure your VPN connection performance in real-time.
- Download and upload speeds
- Run anytime from dashboard
- Results saved and displayed
Home Screen Widget
Quick VPN control without opening the app.
- One-tap connect/disconnect
- Shows connection status
- Add from widgets menu
When to Use VPN
Public WiFi
Coffee shops, hotels, airports - VPN encrypts your traffic even on compromised networks.
Sensitive Accounts
Banking, email, work apps - add an extra security layer to protect your credentials.
ISP Tracking
Prevent your ISP from logging and selling your browsing data on WiFi or mobile.
Bypass Restrictions
Access content blocked on your network or in your region.
Letting an App Bypass the VPN
From the home screen tools bar or the full tools menu
Open the app you want to exclude from the tunnel
Turn on the VPN bypass option for that app (split tunneling)
That app uses your normal connection; all other traffic stays in the tunnel
Performance
What Affects Speed
Stealth uses one production VPN endpoint on Android (no region picker). Most users see a small speed drop versus their raw connection. Use the built-in speed test on the dashboard to measure download and upload through the active tunnel.
Troubleshooting
Can't Connect
- Check internet works without VPN
- Restart Stealth app
- Close other VPN apps
- Restart device if needed
Slow Speeds
- Run speed test to measure
- Check base internet speed
- Disconnect and reconnect
- Switch WiFi/mobile data
Apps Not Working
- Some apps block VPNs
- Add to split tunneling exclusions
- Disable Always-On temporarily
- Check app network permissions
Battery Drain
- Check Always-On VPN setting
- Review split tunneling apps
- Monitor background app usage
- VPN uses minimal battery normally