Free VPN for iPhone: How to Set Up and Use 9F VPN

If you want a free VPN for iPhone that works without an account, 9F VPN is on the App Store and connects in a few taps. You get 2 GB of high-speed data every day on servers in Germany and the United States, with no ads. When you need more data or locations closer to Asia, VIP is an optional subscription.

How to use a VPN on iPhone, step by step

1. Install 9F VPN from the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6774030251. Your iPhone needs iOS 16.0 or later.
2. Open the app. On “Welcome to 9F VPN”, pick your language and tap “Get Started”.
3. On “Your Privacy Matters”, read the short summary and tap “I Agree & Continue”.
4. Go to the “Home” tab and tap the connect button.
5. The first time only, iOS shows a system prompt asking to add VPN configurations. Tap Allow, then confirm with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. This is how every VPN app on iPhone gets permission to route your traffic.
6. Watch the status: “Not Connected” turns into “Connecting…” and then “Secured”. You will also see a small VPN badge at the top of the screen or in Control Center.

That is all you need to start. Logging in is optional. If you want an account for VIP, you can add one later; the sign-in options are Apple, Google, Telegram, and email.

How to turn the VPN on and off on iPhone

Turn the VPN on from the “Home” tab in the app. Once the app has added its configuration, a VPN switch also appears in the iPhone Settings app, and you can use it to turn the connection off. To connect, pick a different server, or check your remaining free data, use the app itself. If you ever want to remove the configuration, go to Settings, then General, then VPN & Device Management, and delete it; the app will ask again the next time you connect.

How to use a VPN location on iPhone

Open the “Servers” tab to choose where your connection exits.

• Free plan: tap a “Free Server” in Germany and the United States (Nuremberg and Los Angeles).
• VIP: adds 5 more locations: Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok, and Silicon Valley.
• Let the app decide: tap “Auto-Select Optimal Server”. The app can also switch lines on its own if the one you are on stops responding.

Choosing a location changes the IP address websites see. It does not change the country of your Apple ID or App Store account, and it is not a way around the rules of the network or country you are in. Check what is allowed where you live before you use any VPN.

What the free VPN for iPhone includes, and its limits

Here is what you get without paying:

• 2 GB of high-speed data per day.
• After that, Slow Mode: you stay connected, but speed drops to about 2 Mbps per connection. That is fine for messages and email, but video will struggle.
• The counter resets every day at 00:00 UTC+6:30.
• 2 free locations: Germany and the United States.
• No ads and no sign-up.

The honest limit: the free servers are in Europe and the US. If you are in Southeast Asia, that distance adds delay, and evenings can feel slower. It is a free tier, not a full replacement for a paid plan.

Is there a VPN extension for Safari on iPhone?

People often search for a Safari VPN extension to download, including on newer models like the iPhone 15. 9F VPN is not a browser extension, and we do not offer one. It is a regular VPN app: once connected, it covers Safari and every other app on the phone, not just one browser. If a download page promises a Safari-only VPN, check whether it actually routes all your traffic or only acts as a proxy for the browser.

What Reddit threads get right about free iPhone VPNs

Threads asking for a free VPN for iPhone on Reddit tend to land on the same checks, and they are worth applying to any app, ours included:

• How does the free plan pay for itself? Ours has no ads; the free tier exists so you can try the service before VIP.
• What is the real limit? Ours is 2 GB of high-speed data a day, then Slow Mode.
• Does it need a subscription or an account? Ours needs neither for the free plan.
• What does the privacy policy say it does not collect? Ours is quoted below.

Many App Store listings use generic names such as “VPN for iPhone - Secure Proxy”. The name tells you nothing; the limits, the privacy policy and the developer behind it do. 9F VPN is published by 9F Technologies LLC.

Using it in India, or in Malayalam or Sinhala

If 9F VPN is available in your country’s App Store, it works the same way there. Readers in India and Sri Lanka should know two things: the free servers are in Germany and the United States, so expect extra delay, and the app is in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Burmese, and Thai, not Malayalam or Sinhala. Check your local rules on VPN use before you connect. This guide covers 9F VPN 2.3.1; “2025” round-ups may describe apps that have changed since.

VIP on iPhone

VIP removes the daily data cap and opens the Asian and US VIP locations listed above. One VIP account covers up to 5 devices. On iPhone, VIP is an auto-renewing App Store subscription: 2.99 USD a month or 19.99 USD a year in the US store. Prices differ by country, and the App Store shows yours before you pay. You can cancel at any time under Subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. The web payment plans on our site are for Android only.

Is it a fast VPN on iOS?

Speed depends mostly on the distance between you and the server, and on how busy your own network is. A few things help:

• Pick the location closest to you. For free users in Asia, that usually means trying both free locations and keeping whichever feels faster.
• Try the modes in the app (Smart Turbo, 4K Streaming, Low Latency, and Privacy Shield) and see which suits what you are doing.
• If you have used up your 2 GB for the day, the slowdown is Slow Mode, not a fault. It lifts at the daily reset.

We do not publish speed figures, because they change with your network, the time of day, and the line you pick.

Privacy on iPhone

In the words of our privacy policy: “We do not log the websites you visit, your DNS queries, or the content of your traffic, and we do not store your IP address. We do not sell your data and the Service contains no advertising or tracking SDKs.” The full policy is at https://9fvpn.com/privacy/. A VPN hides your traffic from the Wi-Fi or mobile network you are on, but it does not make you anonymous to the sites you log in to.

Troubleshooting

• Stuck on “Connecting…”: switch to another location or tap “Auto-Select Optimal Server”. If that does not help, try switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data.
• Connected but nothing loads: turn the VPN off and on again from the “Home” tab. If that does not help, remove the VPN configuration in Settings (General, VPN & Device Management) and connect again so the app adds it back.
• Everything feels slow: check whether you have used up today’s high-speed allowance.
• Looking for a computer version: there is none. 9F VPN runs on iOS and Android only.

Still stuck? Write to support@9fvpn.com with your iOS version and what the app shows. Never send passwords.