{"id":6187,"date":"2022-01-28T19:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T13:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=6187"},"modified":"2022-08-02T15:58:56","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T10:28:56","slug":"always-on-vpn-chrome-edge-brave-opera-firefox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/6187\/always-on-vpn-chrome-edge-brave-opera-firefox\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Get Always-On VPN in Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera, and Firefox"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You can easily set up a VPN in your browser using an extension or add-on. However, it can be a hassle to enable it every time you open the browser. But what if VPN turns on automatically when you start the browser and stays connected all the time? In this article, we bring you different ways to enable always-on VPN in <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\">Google Chrome<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/microsoft-edge\">Microsoft Edge<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/brave\">Brave<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/opera\">Opera<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/firefox\">Firefox<\/a> browsers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related | <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/3883\/stop-sharing-location-chrome-firefox-edge-opera\/\">3 Ways to Stop Sharing Location in Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65ca9943ef3b1\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65ca9943ef3b1\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/6187\/always-on-vpn-chrome-edge-brave-opera-firefox\/#Enable_Always-On_VPN_In_Your_Browser\" title=\"Enable Always-On VPN In Your Browser\">Enable Always-On VPN In Your Browser<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/6187\/always-on-vpn-chrome-edge-brave-opera-firefox\/#Method_1-_Always_On_VPN_Extension_in_Chrome_Edge_Brave\" title=\"Method 1- Always On VPN Extension in Chrome, Edge, Brave\">Method 1- Always On VPN Extension in Chrome, Edge, Brave<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/6187\/always-on-vpn-chrome-edge-brave-opera-firefox\/#VPN_Add-On_for_Mozilla_Firefox_Browser\" title=\"VPN Add-On for Mozilla Firefox Browser\">VPN Add-On for Mozilla Firefox Browser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/6187\/always-on-vpn-chrome-edge-brave-opera-firefox\/#Method_2-_Enable_Always-On_VPN_in_Opera_Browser\" title=\"Method 2- Enable Always-On VPN in Opera Browser\">Method 2- Enable Always-On VPN in Opera Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/6187\/always-on-vpn-chrome-edge-brave-opera-firefox\/#Method_3-_Use_VPN_Apps_on_Windows_and_Mac\" title=\"Method 3- Use VPN Apps on Windows and Mac\">Method 3- Use VPN Apps on Windows and Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/6187\/always-on-vpn-chrome-edge-brave-opera-firefox\/#Enjoy_Browsing_With_Always_On_VPN\" title=\"Enjoy Browsing With Always On VPN\">Enjoy Browsing With Always On VPN<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enable-always-on-vpn-in-your-browser\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Always-On_VPN_In_Your_Browser\"><\/span>Enable Always-On VPN In Your Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be a hassle to reconnect to VPN every time you launch your browser. To ensure that you don&#8217;t have to toggle it again and again, you can either install a VPN extension that turns on automatically on browser startup or a VPN app that enables a system-level VPN on your computer. Read on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-1-always-on-vpn-extension-in-chrome-edge-brave\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Always_On_VPN_Extension_in_Chrome_Edge_Brave\"><\/span>Method 1- Always On VPN Extension in Chrome, Edge, Brave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After going through multiple options, we found a free VPN extension called ZenMate that doesn&#8217;t need to be enabled manually. Whenever you launch the browser, it starts itself in the background giving you an always-on VPN. Here&#8217;s how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open Chrome Web Store and search for ZenMate. Or directly visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/chrome.google.com\/webstore\/detail\/zenmate-free-vpn%E2%80%93best-vpn\/fdcgdnkidjaadafnichfpabhfomcebme?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">extension page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Add to Chrome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always-On-VPN-Chrome-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"Always On VPN in Chrome Browser\" class=\"wp-image-6216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always-On-VPN-Chrome-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always-On-VPN-Chrome-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always-On-VPN-Chrome-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always-On-VPN-Chrome.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Again, tap <strong>Add Extension <\/strong>when prompted to install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome2-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome2-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome2-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome2-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome2.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Now, click the<strong> ZenMate icon<\/strong> in the toolbar at the top right corner. Can&#8217;t find it? Click the Extension menu and press the Pin button next to ZenMate to pin it to the toolbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome3-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"Always On VPN in Chrome Browser\" class=\"wp-image-6214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome3-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome3-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome3-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome3.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Tap <strong>Close<\/strong> to skip the welcome tutorial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome4-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome4-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome4-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome4-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome4.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: <\/strong>Then, click on <strong>Connect<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome5-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"Always On VPN With ZenMate Extension\" class=\"wp-image-6212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome5-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome5-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome5-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Chrome5.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it. It will now create a virtual private network in your Chrome, Edge, or Brave browser, and you can access any website you want without any restrictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even when you close and relaunch the Chrome browser, the VPN will stay on and ready for the next browsing session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While ZenMate is a quite popular VPN service, it does collect some personal data. You can read their detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/zenmate.com\/privacy-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">privacy policy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vpn-add-on-for-mozilla-firefox-browser\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"VPN_Add-On_for_Mozilla_Firefox_Browser\"><\/span>VPN Add-On for Mozilla Firefox Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Since Firefox isn&#8217;t Chromium-based, it does not support Chrome extensions. Thankfully, ZenMate can be installed as an add-on in the browser, shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open Firefox and head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/addons.mozilla.org\/en-US\/firefox\/addon\/zenmate-free-vpn-best\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ZenMate add-on <\/a>page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Add to Firefox<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox1-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"Always On VPN in Firefox \" class=\"wp-image-6210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox1-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox1-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox1.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Tap <strong>Add<\/strong> again to install it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox2-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox2-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox2-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox2-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox2.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Now, open the extension from the icon in the toolbar. Connect the VPN, and it will stay always-on in your Firefox browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox3-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"Always On VPN in Firefox \" class=\"wp-image-6217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox3-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox3-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox3-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Firefox3.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-2-enable-always-on-vpn-in-opera-browser\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Enable_Always-On_VPN_in_Opera_Browser\"><\/span>Method 2- Enable Always-On VPN in Opera Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opera browser comes with a built-in Express VPN to prevent third parties from tracking you. Interestingly, you can set the VPN service to start automatically with the browser. Here&#8217;s how to enable always-on VPN in Opera browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open Opera on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: Click the <strong>Settings<\/strong> icon in the side menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera1-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"Always On VPN in Opera Browser\" class=\"wp-image-6208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera1-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera1-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera1.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> In the sidebar, click on <strong>Advanced<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Privacy &amp; security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera2-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera2-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera2-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera2-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera2.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Scroll down to VPN and flick the toggle for<strong> Enable VPN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera3-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"Always On VPN in Opera Browser\" class=\"wp-image-6206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera3-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera3-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera3-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera3.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Next, enable the toggle for <strong>Connect to VPN when starting browser<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera4-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"Always On VPN in Opera Browser\" class=\"wp-image-6205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera4-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera4-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera4-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Always_On_VPN_Opera4.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The VPN will now always stay on in the Opera browser. When you close and relaunch the browser, the VPN service will start automatically. You will also see a blue-colored VPN badge in the URL bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"method-3-use-vpn-apps-on-windows-and-mac\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Use_VPN_Apps_on_Windows_and_Mac\"><\/span>Method 3- Use VPN Apps on Windows and Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides installing a VPN extension, you can install a dedicated VPN app on your Mac or Windows PC. The VPN software will provide you with a system-wide virtual private network that will work across all apps and browsers on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"584\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ProtonVPN-1024x584.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ProtonVPN-1024x584.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ProtonVPN-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ProtonVPN-768x438.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ProtonVPN.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While most anti-virus programs offer a built-in VPN service, below are some VPN apps you can use on your PC:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>ProtonVPN<\/li><li>ExpressVPN<\/li><li>NordVPN<\/li><li>Windscribe<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is install these VPN programs on your PC, open and sign if required, and enable the service. You now don&#8217;t have to worry about enabling VPN when you open or switch between multiple browsers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"enjoy-browsing-with-always-on-vpn\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_Browsing_With_Always_On_VPN\"><\/span>Enjoy Browsing With Always On VPN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These were three easy methods to get an always-on VPN in all major browsers like Chrome, Edge, Brave, Firefox, and Opera. I hope the guide helps you enjoy VPN in your browser without having to turn it on every time on startup. Stay tuned for more such tips, tricks, and how-tos around browsers you use.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can easily set up a VPN in your browser using an extension or add-on. However, it can be a hassle to enable it every time you open the browser. But what if VPN turns on automatically when you start the browser and stays connected all the time? 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