hide.me VPN is a Malaysia-based provider that offers dedicated applications for most major platforms, as well as manual configuration options for devices that don't support native apps. The following breakdown covers how to get the service running on each supported platform.
Windows
Download the Windows client directly from hide.me's website (https://hide.me) or from the Microsoft Store. Once downloaded, run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts. After installation, open the app and log in with your hide.me credentials. You can then select a server location from the list and connect with a single click. The Windows app supports multiple protocols including WireGuard, IKEv2, and OpenVPN, which can be switched from the settings menu.
Mac
The macOS app is available from hide.me's website or through the Mac App Store. Installation follows the standard macOS process — open the downloaded file, drag the app to your Applications folder, and launch it. Log in with your account details and choose a server. Protocol options on macOS mirror those available on Windows, and a kill switch feature can be enabled within the app's settings.
iOS
Install the hide.me app from the Apple App Store by searching for "hide.me VPN." Once installed, open the app, sign in, and grant the VPN configuration permission when prompted by iOS. The app will add a VPN profile to your device settings automatically. Tap the connect button to establish a connection. IKEv2 is commonly used as the default protocol on iOS due to its stability on mobile networks.
Android
The Android app is available on the Google Play Store. After installation, open the app and log in. Android users may also be able to sideload the APK directly from hide.me's website if the Play Store is unavailable on their device (such as on some Fire tablets). The app supports WireGuard and OpenVPN on Android, with protocol selection available in the settings.
Linux
hide.me provides a native command-line client for Linux, which can be downloaded from their website. Installation typically involves extracting the package and running a setup script with appropriate permissions. The Linux client supports WireGuard and is managed via terminal commands. Detailed installation documentation is available in hide.me's support section, covering common distributions such as Ubuntu and Debian. Manual OpenVPN configuration is also an option for users who prefer a GUI-based approach through the NetworkManager.
Amazon Fire Stick
Since Fire Stick runs a modified version of Android, the hide.me Android app can be installed through the Amazon Appstore if listed, or by sideloading the APK. To sideload, enable "Apps from Unknown Sources" in your Fire Stick's developer settings, then use a browser app or the Downloader app to fetch the APK from hide.me's website. Once installed, the app functions similarly to the standard Android version.
Router
Running hide.me at the router level covers all devices on your network without requiring individual app installations. hide.me supports manual configuration via OpenVPN and WireGuard on compatible routers, particularly those running DD-WRT, Tomato, or OpenWrt firmware. Configuration typically involves downloading the appropriate config files from your hide.me account dashboard, then uploading them into your router's VPN client interface. The exact steps vary by router model and firmware, so consulting hide.me's router-specific setup guides is recommended. Note that router-level VPN connections count as one simultaneous connection from the provider's perspective.
General Notes
hide.me allows a set number of simultaneous connections per account, which applies across all your devices. If you encounter connection issues on any platform, switching protocols or server locations is a common first troubleshooting step. The provider's support section includes platform-specific guides that are kept reasonably up to date.