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StealthVPN Setup Guide for Android
StealthVPN Setup Guide for Android

for advanced users

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Written by Richard
Updated over 4 months ago
NOTE: We recommend using our app for easy setup.

Step 1

Download and install Shadowsocks app via Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.github.shadowsocks&hl=en


Step 2

Download and install OpenVPN for Android app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.blinkt.openvpn&hl=en


Step 3

Proceed to Shadowsocks app. Then tap the paper icon with a plus sign (+) and then select Manual Settings.


Step 4

Enter the following settings:

Profile Name: StealthVPN

Server: 80.239.140.66

Remote Port: 443 (or 22)

Password: privatevpndotcom

Encrypt Method: CHACHA20-IETF-POLY1305

Tap check mark.


Step 5

Tap the menu button and then select Settings.


Step 6

Tap Advanced and then set the Service mode to: Proxy only


Step 7

Go back to Shadowsocks main screen and then tap the airplane icon (below) activate Shadowsocks.


Step 8

Proceed to browser app and then download the configuration file on this link: https://ovpnstorage.privatevpn.com/StealthVPN-Android.ovpn


Step 9

Go to OpenVPN for Android app and then tap import button.


Step 10

Tap the configuration file that you have downloaded.


Step 11

Tap check mark.


Step 12

Tap the pencil icon beside the StealthVPN profile.


Step 13

Enter the following under BASIC tab:

Username: (your PrivateVPN registered email)

Password: (your password)


Step 14

Proceed SERVER LIST tab and then tick Custom Options.

Enter the following line: socks-proxy 127.0.0.1 1080


Step 15

Go to ALLOWED APPS tab and then tick Shadowsocks on the list of apps.


Step 16

Tap the back button of your Android device and then tap the StealthVPN profile.


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