Getting Started

This guide walks you through installing Nettica, logging in, registering your device, purchasing a subscription, and enabling your first VPN.

Step 1 — Install the App

Download and install Nettica for your platform:

On Windows, Nettica must run as Administrator to manage WireGuard tunnels. If you launch it without elevation the app will automatically restart requesting the required privileges.

Step 2 — First Launch, Login, and Device Registration

When you open Nettica for the first time, the main screen appears with an empty VPN list. Tap on the "login" action button at the bottom-right corner. Logging in automatically creates this device.

If an administrator has given you an EZ Code, enter it in the EZ Code field in Settings and tap Save. This registers the device and joins it to a pre-configured network in one step without requiring authentication.

You do not need to be logged in to enable or disable a VPN, refresh your configuration, or delete a VPN entry. Login is only required to make changes such as creating networks, managing devices, or purchasing a subscription.

Step 3 — Purchase a Subscription

A subscription gives your account credits that are used to activate services (relay, tunnel, and other managed endpoints). A free tier is available with substantial capabilities; paid plans unlock tunnel and relay services for more performance and reliability.

Opening the Subscriptions screen

Tap the menu icon and choose Subscriptions

Choosing a plan

The screen lists available plans with their pricing and included features. Plans are available as monthly or yearly subscriptions — the yearly option provides two months free. Tap a plan card to see its full details.

Completing the purchase

  1. Tap the price on the plan you want.
  2. Confirm payment through the App Store, Google Play, or the Nettica website, depending on your platform.
  3. Once the transaction completes the app contacts the server to activate your credits. A confirmation snackbar appears at the bottom of the screen.

Purchases are tied to the Apple ID or Google account you use to complete the transaction. Your login to Nettica can be a different account, but we recommend using the same account for both to avoid confusion. Make sure you are signed in with the appropriate account before purchasing. On Windows and Linux, purchases are managed through nettica.com rather than a platform store.

Restoring a previous purchase

If you reinstalled the app or switched to a new device, launch the app to automatically restore purchases. You can also tap Restore Purchases from the About page.

Simply logging in to Nettica with the same account used for the purchase will restore your credits. In fact it will restore your entire account state, including networks, devices, and services.

Step 4 — Creating a VPN

Tap on the Wizards button on the bottom right of the app. Choose "Configure VPN" from the list of available wizards. Select a location and notice everything auto-fills. However feel free to adjust settings as desired. Click "add" or "update" to save your configuration.

Step 5 — Enable Your VPN

Once a network appears on the main screen:

  1. Tap the toggle to enable the VPN. The app builds a WireGuard configuration and starts the tunnel. On mobile, your device may prompt you to allow a VPN connection — tap Allow.
  2. The toggle turns green and the VPN entry shows the connected state. Only one VPN may be active at a time. If for some reason the VPN connection fails, simply tap the toggle again to retry.

To verify the tunnel is carrying your traffic, open connection status from the menu. Your public IP should match the VPN server's address rather than your ISP's address.

What's Next

Now that you are connected, explore the rest of the app: