How to set up and use the built-in VPN service in the Opera browser on mobile devices?

The mobile version of the Opera browser for Android and iOS operating systems is equipped with a built-in free tool for privacy protection and bypassing regional restrictions, similar to the desktop version. Using this tool does not require installing third-party applications or complex configurations.

To activate protection on your mobile device, open the Opera app and go to the main settings menu by tapping the profile or gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen. In the list of parameters that opens, find the Security and privacy section or directly the VPN item.

Toggle the switch to the ON position, after which a special VPN icon will appear in the browser's address bar, signaling an active secure connection. By default, traffic begins routing through optimized virtual servers, which hides your real IP address from visited websites.

In the mobile VPN settings, you can change the service's operating parameters, for example, specify automatic selection of the optimal region or configure disabling protection for search engines to maintain the relevance of local search results. A feature to force VPN usage only for secure tabs is also available.

It is worth considering that the free built-in mobile VPN has some speed limitations compared to paid alternatives, but it is quite sufficient for secure surfing on public Wi-Fi networks and accessing blocked information resources from a phone or tablet.