Thanks, this helped me! In case you are not sure what connection you need to edit, or what is your hotspot connection name - you can open that "Network connections" window beforehand, and then turn on VPN / hotspot while whatching some connection turning active - that will be the one you're looking for
Is there any way to share my home's fiber oi Internet using the VPN, to use the Internet on my cell phone or computer I want to test from a very long distance?
Very helpful, thank you. One addition: In my Windows setup which is done by my university, the option to get to network adapters through "settings" was not available. Instead, by picking at the video, I directly brought up "Control Panel -> Networks and Internet -> Internet Connections and got access to the adapters that way.
@@vpnMentoryeah I done it correctly, once I share the vpn connection it connects but there’s no internet being passed through? Is there anywhere else I can contact you so I can show you what I mean ?
@@SirOzzySHH I'm having the same problem were you able to solve this? The only way I connect to the hotspot with internet is to do wifi network sharing to hotspot network but then VPN network is not shared.
Your wireless connection is probably what is slowing you down. Anything with a wireless 802.11ac or better network interface should be more than adequate.
If your Firestick displays a "No Internet" message when connected to a shared VPN, try these steps: First, ensure your VPN settings are correct, then restart the Firestick. Switch to a different VPN server if needed. Check your base internet connection for stability and router/firewall settings for interference. Keep your VPN app updated and make sure it's Firestick-compatible. If problems persist, contact your VPN provider's support for assistance. It's important to have a reliable internet connection and the right VPN settings to resolve this issue.
@@vpnMentor I am a Ruijie secure gateway in both locations configures IPSec VPN. I have several desktops connected to the VPN with no issues. Will try your instructions again. Thank you for responding.
Amazing video and above all - IT WORKS! Thanks for such a detailed instructions! 😎 Tried it from Serbia here as well ✌😊 Just a note for someone who might get "no internet" or "disabled hotspot settings" errors -> VPN needs to be disconnected initially. (even though at 0:19 it seems otherwise) And second, when configuring the adapter - there are two adapters for ExpressVPN (TAP and TUN) so make sure you configure the correct one 😉
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I'm glad the instructions worked for you in Serbia too. 😎 Your notes about the initial VPN disconnection and choosing the correct adapter are super helpful. It's these little details that can sometimes trip us up, so thanks for sharing your experience! Enjoy your VPN setup and happy browsing! ✌😊
Hi there, Yes, it should work with a wired Ethernet USB adapter, but you need to implement the same settings on the USB network adapter as you did on the wireless one. Hoping that this helps :)
Thanks a lot for the video! I followed step by step the video, but the wifi hotspot i created doesnt connect. When i try to connect to the wifi hotspot created, it either says no internet or cannot connect. My desktop is actually a notebook, and the notebook doesnt have an ethernet exit, so i connected it to the ethernet cable to the router using a usb to ethernet adaptor. Could this be the reason for the problem?
Hey @helviocarvalho6252 I will try to help you, but I’m not 100% sure this is the issue, because you set it up differently. :) You need to share the ExpressVPN adapter with that connection. So in the video (1:47), when I’m sharing my ExpressVPN connection to the Ethernet adapter, you need to find your USB Ethernet adapter. I am hoping that this will fix your issue! 😊
@@vpnMentor , thanks for replying and trying to help. U fortunately my setup is exactly the same as the video, which also follows the instructions from NordVPN. So basically what I done: 1 - connected the laptop to an Ethernet cable to the router (using an Ethernet - Usb adapter, given my laptop doesn't have an Ethernet port); 2 - activated mobile hotspot; 3 - on network, changed the Tap-VPN to allow user to connect and selected the respective network for microsoft wifi direct virtual adapter (which in my case is loca connection 2) 4 - changed the vpn to UDP or TCP protocols Doing all those steps, the hotspot is created, but devices can't connect to it. Researching the issues it seems like the hotspot with VPN only works for desktops with an Ethernet port, which is not my case. That's what I wanted to confirm with you.
That was helpful. Now the question is How to do the same thing, with our cell phone as the mobile hotspot? I mean is there any way to connect to a VPN with our cell phone first, then share that connection via our cell phone and use that with other devices?
Great question! Yes, you can first connect your cell phone to a VPN and then use it as a mobile hotspot. Devices connected to this hotspot will use the VPN-secured connection. Just ensure your phone's VPN is active before enabling the hotspot feature. Happy browsing!
@@vpnMentor that's not true at all. no matter if you have your vpn on or not, if you turn on the hotspot and connect it to a second device, that second device is using original un-vpn-ed IP. Test it out yourself with a what's my IP address search on the second device.
Great thanks for the video. Does this work exactly the same way on my phone? I have a VPN on my phone so if I switch that to OpenVPN and turn the hotspot on?
Hi 🖐 Unfortunately, on the phone, it works a little differently. One option is to root your phone (if it is an Android phone). Another solution is to use a proxy application that can share your VPN connection through a hotspot. Hoping that this helped you😄
Hi VPNMentor! I have Windows 11 home edition and my screen looks different than yours. Is Network adapters the same as Network connections? Do you have an updated video?
Hey @idkaname3730 I'm not sure if I understood your question correctly-are you having trouble with your speed when connected to the hotspot? Try keeping your hotspot close so you don’t lose too many data packets due to distance. You can also try using a different VPN server, as the one you're using might be experiencing issues right now. Additionally, you can contact support; they can help if something is wrong with the VPN. 😊
@@vpnMentor thanks yea the issue is my mbps drops significantly when joining the hotspot and I am only around 10ft away from the hotspot so I dont think it would be distance and if I understand correctly then if I change vpn servers to one closer to me then it should be faster but it is still roughly the same speed thanks you for your help 🙏
I have the same problem For some reason every time i connect to the vpn the internet stop working I tried to share every thing😅 to the wifi connection of the horapot but nothing worked for me This worked for me before but now i don't know what is the problem !?😔 @@vpnMentor
Hey, There is a option for this method to work over phone also, but you need to flash your phone etc...and that is not something that I would recommend 😀
Great question! To share a VPN connection on a Chromebook or Mac, first, ensure your VPN is set up and running on your device. On a Mac, you can share your VPN connection via Internet Sharing in the System Preferences. For Chromebooks, the process involves setting up a virtual router or using a VPN that offers direct Chrome OS support. Happy to assist! 😊🌐
If you have a Ethernet & wireless connections, it should allow for HOTSPOT in Windows 11. I do know that if you screw up the settings, HOTSPOT will be disabled which means you have to revert your network settings back and then restart your PC for it to be become available again ( ... don't ask me how I know this 😊)
@@weavercattlecompany thanks) forgot to mention I can share the internet as a hotspot option, it just won't appear as a network adapter l but all others there
We're sorry to hear you're having trouble finding the adapter for the hotspot. Make sure you've enabled the sharing option for your VPN connection in your computer's network settings. If the issue persists, check out our troubleshooting section or drop us a message with more details so we can assist you further!
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Thanks, this helped me! In case you are not sure what connection you need to edit, or what is your hotspot connection name - you can open that "Network connections" window beforehand, and then turn on VPN / hotspot while whatching some connection turning active - that will be the one you're looking for
Is there any way to share my home's fiber oi Internet using the VPN, to use the Internet on my cell phone or computer I want to test from a very long distance?
Very helpful, thank you. One addition: In my Windows setup which is done by my university, the option to get to network adapters through "settings" was not available. Instead, by picking at the video, I directly brought up "Control Panel -> Networks and Internet -> Internet Connections and got access to the adapters that way.
We're glad it helped! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
I did it but other had a problem It connect but does not obtaining IP i try to some devices but the same error ?!
Hey man everything works I am able to connect but once connected it says no internet connection any fixes?
Hey @SirOzzySHH
Maybe you did not share the VPN connection. Make sure to share it with the right network adapter. :) Hoping that this helps!
@@vpnMentoryeah I done it correctly, once I share the vpn connection it connects but there’s no internet being passed through? Is there anywhere else I can contact you so I can show you what I mean ?
@@SirOzzySHH I'm having the same problem were you able to solve this? The only way I connect to the hotspot with internet is to do wifi network sharing to hotspot network but then VPN network is not shared.
I have the same problem
Same problem. Any fix?
Speed is quite slow. Is there anyway to improve the speed ? My original speed with vpn is quite faster but when sharing, its quite low.
Your wireless connection is probably what is slowing you down. Anything with a wireless 802.11ac or better network interface should be more than adequate.
Thanks for sharing, I may have missed a step, the Firestick connects to the shared VPN, but shows No Internet message on the Firestick
If your Firestick displays a "No Internet" message when connected to a shared VPN, try these steps: First, ensure your VPN settings are correct, then restart the Firestick. Switch to a different VPN server if needed. Check your base internet connection for stability and router/firewall settings for interference. Keep your VPN app updated and make sure it's Firestick-compatible. If problems persist, contact your VPN provider's support for assistance. It's important to have a reliable internet connection and the right VPN settings to resolve this issue.
@@vpnMentor I am a Ruijie secure gateway in both locations configures IPSec VPN. I have several desktops connected to the VPN with no issues. Will try your instructions again. Thank you for responding.
Amazing video and above all - IT WORKS! Thanks for such a detailed instructions! 😎 Tried it from Serbia here as well ✌😊
Just a note for someone who might get "no internet" or "disabled hotspot settings" errors -> VPN needs to be disconnected initially. (even though at 0:19 it seems otherwise) And second, when configuring the adapter - there are two adapters for ExpressVPN (TAP and TUN) so make sure you configure the correct one 😉
Thank you so much for your positive feedback! I'm glad the instructions worked for you in Serbia too. 😎 Your notes about the initial VPN disconnection and choosing the correct adapter are super helpful. It's these little details that can sometimes trip us up, so thanks for sharing your experience! Enjoy your VPN setup and happy browsing! ✌😊
I literally thanked god for your video. You really saved me with this one. Thank you so so much for the upload.
Thanks! 😀
Would the setup work with a wired ethernet USB adapter? Does it have to be wireless?
Hi there,
Yes, it should work with a wired Ethernet USB adapter, but you need to implement the same settings on the USB network adapter as you did on the wireless one.
Hoping that this helps :)
@@vpnMentor it's coming in the mail now I'll be excited to get started working on it
Thanks a lot for the video! I followed step by step the video, but the wifi hotspot i created doesnt connect. When i try to connect to the wifi hotspot created, it either says no internet or cannot connect. My desktop is actually a notebook, and the notebook doesnt have an ethernet exit, so i connected it to the ethernet cable to the router using a usb to ethernet adaptor. Could this be the reason for the problem?
Hey @helviocarvalho6252
I will try to help you, but I’m not 100% sure this is the issue, because you set it up differently. :)
You need to share the ExpressVPN adapter with that connection.
So in the video (1:47), when I’m sharing my ExpressVPN connection to the Ethernet adapter, you need to find your USB Ethernet adapter.
I am hoping that this will fix your issue! 😊
@@vpnMentor , thanks for replying and trying to help. U fortunately my setup is exactly the same as the video, which also follows the instructions from NordVPN. So basically what I done:
1 - connected the laptop to an Ethernet cable to the router (using an Ethernet - Usb adapter, given my laptop doesn't have an Ethernet port);
2 - activated mobile hotspot;
3 - on network, changed the Tap-VPN to allow user to connect and selected the respective network for microsoft wifi direct virtual adapter (which in my case is loca connection 2)
4 - changed the vpn to UDP or TCP protocols
Doing all those steps, the hotspot is created, but devices can't connect to it.
Researching the issues it seems like the hotspot with VPN only works for desktops with an Ethernet port, which is not my case. That's what I wanted to confirm with you.
Im using open vpn can i do this ?
Hello!
Yes, it should be similar steps for all VPNs, but if you're not sure, you can try ExpressVPN for 30 days and ask for a money-back guarantee! 😀
That was helpful. Now the question is How to do the same thing, with our cell phone as the mobile hotspot?
I mean is there any way to connect to a VPN with our cell phone first, then share that connection via our cell phone and use that with other devices?
Great question! Yes, you can first connect your cell phone to a VPN and then use it as a mobile hotspot. Devices connected to this hotspot will use the VPN-secured connection. Just ensure your phone's VPN is active before enabling the hotspot feature. Happy browsing!
@@vpnMentor that's not true at all. no matter if you have your vpn on or not, if you turn on the hotspot and connect it to a second device, that second device is using original un-vpn-ed IP. Test it out yourself with a what's my IP address search on the second device.
Excellent tutorial - explained VPN sharing on windows perfectly!
Great to hear your support! We are glad that you found our video useful!
Thanks man! Saved me a lot of hassle!
Glad it helped! 👍
Great thanks for the video. Does this work exactly the same way on my phone? I have a VPN on my phone so if I switch that to OpenVPN and turn the hotspot on?
Hi 🖐
Unfortunately, on the phone, it works a little differently. One option is to root your phone (if it is an Android phone). Another solution is to use a proxy application that can share your VPN connection through a hotspot. Hoping that this helped you😄
Hi VPNMentor! I have Windows 11 home edition and my screen looks different than yours. Is Network adapters the same as Network connections? Do you have an updated video?
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Yea, process is really similar to the one for Windows 11.
So you should be OK using this method. 😀
Same here
Good chance you wont see this but when I do all this my internet speed on the hotspot tanks to high hell is there a way to prevent that or no?
Hey
@idkaname3730
I'm not sure if I understood your question correctly-are you having trouble with your speed when connected to the hotspot? Try keeping your hotspot close so you don’t lose too many data packets due to distance. You can also try using a different VPN server, as the one you're using might be experiencing issues right now. Additionally, you can contact support; they can help if something is wrong with the VPN. 😊
@@vpnMentor thanks yea the issue is my mbps drops significantly when joining the hotspot and I am only around 10ft away from the hotspot so I dont think it would be distance and if I understand correctly then if I change vpn servers to one closer to me then it should be faster but it is still roughly the same speed thanks you for your help 🙏
thanks, but I've got a problem. when i connect to the hotspot it provides no internet on mobile or other devices. i checked whatever you said
Hey @sepehrnejati2002
Are you sure that you shared VPN connection with your WiFi connection?
I have the same problem
For some reason every time i connect to the vpn the internet stop working
I tried to share every thing😅 to the wifi connection of the horapot but nothing worked for me
This worked for me before but now i don't know what is the problem !?😔 @@vpnMentor
try to share the HTTP proxy
@@vpnMentor it is either sharing vpn with wifi or vpn with hotspot
This video was VERY helpful to me. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
I can't find the more network adapter settings.
Maybe this can help:
Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 😀
@@vpnMentorthis helped fuck 😂 I have been looking for this for ages
Would it work if i used my phone as the source of internet
Hey,
There is a option for this method to work over phone also, but you need to flash your phone etc...and that is not something that I would recommend 😀
Thank you bro, it’s works!
You're welcome! We are glad that you found it helpful!
Hi, it worked but speed is extremely slow. I used different devices and my wifi drops to 2Mbs from 156 Mbs. Is that normal?
Hi, have you tried different server?
can i do this with chromebook o mac?
Great question! To share a VPN connection on a Chromebook or Mac, first, ensure your VPN is set up and running on your device. On a Mac, you can share your VPN connection via Internet Sharing in the System Preferences. For Chromebooks, the process involves setting up a virtual router or using a VPN that offers direct Chrome OS support.
Happy to assist! 😊🌐
so helpful! thanks you so much !
We are glad that we were able to help. Thank you too, for your support! 🙌
Thanks man🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤❤❤❤
I done it many times in the past but this time I don't have Hotspot adapter showing((( on Windows 11
If you have a Ethernet & wireless connections, it should allow for HOTSPOT in Windows 11.
I do know that if you screw up the settings, HOTSPOT will be disabled which means you have to revert your network settings back and then restart your PC for it to be become available again ( ... don't ask me how I know this 😊)
@@weavercattlecompany thanks) forgot to mention I can share the internet as a hotspot option, it just won't appear as a network adapter l but all others there
it stucks on optaning ip address
Same here... And reverts to default connection.
After following each and every one of your steps I connect only to say "No signal"
i cant find the adapter of the hotspot!!! HELP!
We're sorry to hear you're having trouble finding the adapter for the hotspot. Make sure you've enabled the sharing option for your VPN connection in your computer's network settings. If the issue persists, check out our troubleshooting section or drop us a message with more details so we can assist you further!
but My VPN doesn't have the open vpn protocol
Thank you BROO!
We appreciate your support Hemra. Thank you too! :D
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Thanks!
You're welcome! We are glad you found this video informative!
But wireguard VPN cant
mines is saying connected without internet
hi :)
Have you followed all the steps? It seems like you may have forgotten to share the internet with this newly created connection.
I followed what you showed but it keeps saying the same as him.
Helppppppp me
@@Panigod98 Just edit DNS
tyvm
We would be glad if we helped.
@@vpnMentor yes that helped alot thank you♥
tnx
We appreciate your support!
Did bro showed his ip
not working
I would have blurred out your public ip if I was you
Thanks man! Saved me a lot of hassle!
Glad it helped! 👍