Flote VPN is easy to configure. When you receive your welcome e-mail simply use the supplied log-in details and follow the proceedure outline below.


Setup on Windows XP/Vista/Seven (NEW v2.0.0)





Our new software v2.0.0 works on ALL versions of Windows (32/64bit). Simply choose either L2TP or PPTP method (either are fine), extract the zip, launch and enter your username/password, choose as a server and connect.

Note: If you choose L2TP method (instead of PPTP) then you need to input our "pre-shared" key which you will find in your order e-mail.

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Setup on Windows XP (OLD)



Setup on PC is extremely straightforward. Simply download and install our Flote connection utility, and input your username and password when prompted. The "app" will create the VPN connection for you. If you prefer manual installation on: Windows XP click here!

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Setup on Windows Vista (Manual)
Windows Vista (with all it's bugs) requires manual installation!



Setup on Windows 7 (Manual)
Windows Seven (with all it's bugs) requires manual installation!



Setup on Mac (OSX 10.5/10.6)



Mac setup can be done manually by adding another connection to your existing Network settings. This doesn't change your existing network settings, and we have provided step-by-step manual instructions here.

Or use our Mac Installer to insert most of the network settings for you (you just need to add your username and password, and pre-shred key for L2TP method in the right fields).

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What About Smartphones? At the moment, setting up VPNs on mobile/handheld devices is rather tricky and we leave that for advanced users. However, if you have any questions we will try and help. However, users of the Nokia N96 are among the first with the ability to run the BBC's iPlayer on their mobile phones. A purpose-built application is available to download via the BBC website and will also be pre-loaded on some handsets. The BBC iPlayer allows UK audiences to download and stream BBC TV and Radio programming from the past seven days. A Nokia spokesman said the service would be 3G and wireless compatible and that Nokia would not charge to use it.

Get it Working on iPhone L2TP is an extremely strong method of creating a secure connection, and is one of three methods that the iPhone 2.0 Software and later support. (Alas, the iPhone can’t maintain a seamless VPN connection when you roam among Wi-Fi networks or between Wi-Fi and cell data networks; you have to disable and then re-enable the VPN connection for each network move.). GO TO IPHONE SETUP

Other Devices? Many Internet enabled entertainment devices are capable of browsing the Net and playing video content. However due to the different standards and formats, available each device has it's pros and cons. And again, most of these require some "hacking" in order to change the functionality (which may void your warranty etc).

And Apple TV? Apparently Apple TV is VPN-through compatible and can quite possibly play BBC iPlayer content, for example. Although VPN will knock Apple TV off the rest of your network so it is a bit fiddly and best left to advanced users.