Getting Started
Recommended settings for new users
3 min read·Updated May 5, 2026
The optimal HorizonVPN settings for most users — best balance of security and speed.
These settings provide the best balance of security, speed, and usability for new HorizonVPN users.
Security settings
- Kill Switch: On
- DNS Leak Protection: On (default)
- IPv6 Leak Protection: On
- WebRTC Leak Protection: On
- Auto-connect on startup: On
Protocol
- Protocol: Auto — lets HorizonVPN choose WireGuard or IKEv2 based on your network
- Behind a corporate firewall: switch to OpenVPN TCP port 443
Server selection
- General browsing: Quick Connect (automatically picks fastest nearby server)
- Streaming: servers marked with the 🎬 streaming badge in your target country
- P2P/Torrenting: servers marked with the P2P icon
Reset all settings to defaults at any time via Settings → Advanced → Reset to Defaults.
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