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VPN for Meta Quest 2 (Oculus Quest 2)

  • Explore the fascinating world of VR safely
  • Connect to 3200+ servers in 100 countries
  • Protect all your devices with a single account
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Why use a VPN for Oculus Quest?

While security and privacy are always the main reasons for using a VPN (Virtual Private Network), there are other benefits to using a VPN on Meta Quest 2.

DDoS protection

DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service) attacks can ruin your gaming experience by targeting your IP address. By using a VPN, you can hide your IP and protect yourself from such attacks.

No ISP throttling

Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) can slow down your connection if you’re doing data-heavy online activities like streaming or gaming. A VPN hides your activity from the ISP so you can binge your favorite shows lag-free.

Industry-leading encryption

Your VPN connection is only as secure as its encryption. Surfshark uses AES-256-GCM encryption, which is recognized by many VPN industry leaders as the best option on the market today.

No activity tracking

Surfshark does not keep any logs of your activity while connected to the VPN. Your online activity stays solely your private matter.

RAM-only servers

If you want to ensure your data stays safe, a VPN with RAM-only servers is the way to go. Since the server doesn’t have a hard drive, all its data is wiped every time it is reset.

Fastest VPN protocols

VPNs are known to reduce speed by a little. Surfshark offers WireGuard, the fastest VPN protocol, to ensure you don’t feel the VPN is even there.

How to use a VPN on Meta Quest 2 (Oculus Quest 2)

Installing a VPN on your Meta Quest 2 (Oculus Quest 2) may seem a bit tedious, but keeping your privacy safe when gaming is more than worth the effort. Here are the steps you need to take in order to protect your Meta Quest 2 with a VPN:

  1. Choose a Surfshark subscription and create an account.
  2. Create your Oculus account and set it up to enable developer mode.
  3. Download and set up SideQuest.
  4. Download the Surfshark APK and use SideQuest to install the Surfshark VPN app on your Meta Quest 2 device.
  5. Connect to a VPN server and start securely enjoying the wonders of VR.

Alternatively, you can set up a VPN on your router and protect all devices on your home network at the same time. No need for any additional setups as long as you stay connected to your home Wi-Fi.

How to use a VPN on Meta Quest 2 (Oculus Quest 2)

Gaming with a VPN on Oculus Quest 2

A VPN for Oculus Quest 2 adds benefits to your gaming experience.

Game with everyone worldwide

Having fun should be border-free, so play with your friends from over the border by changing your server location — Surfshark has 3200+ servers in 100+ countries.

Game with lower ping

At times, a VPN may lower your ping by connecting you to servers closer to the game host. But before you do, connect to static servers or use the Dedicated IP feature to maintain a single IP so your game provider doesn’t flag you as a hacker for constantly changing IPs.

Game on public Wi-Fi safely

Public Wi-Fi isn’t always secure, and hackers can easily compromise Wi-Fi hotspots. A VPN encrypts your data before it leaves your device, which means you can enjoy your headset safely on any Wi-Fi.

30-day money-back guarantee

We want you to be sure that Surfshark is the best option for you. That’s why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. Test our VPN and all its features; if you’re not a fan, get your money back within 30 days from the start of your subscription.

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Additional Surfshark features

Unlimited simultaneous connections

A VPN is great for secure gaming, but there’s no reason to keep other devices unprotected. Surfshark offers unlimited simultaneous connections, which means you can keep your phones, computers, gaming consoles, and all other devices that connect to the internet protected at the same time.

Unlimited simultaneous connections

Kill Switch

Kill Switch is a toggleable feature that shuts down your internet connection if your VPN connection drops. This ensures that your sensitive information is never vulnerable, even if there’s an issue with the VPN.

Kill Switch

A vast server infrastructure

Your connection speed depends on the distance between you and the VPN server — a VPN with a wide server selection is a must. Surfshark has 3200+ servers in 100+ countries, which means you’ll always be able to find an uncrowded server nearby.

A vast server infrastructure

Get Surfshark for all devices

Is Surfshark already set up on your Quest? Set it up on your other devices!

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Download Surfshark on all devices, including smart TVs (Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung TV), Xbox or PlayStation, or even Raspberry Pi. Want to protect your whole home network at once? Set up a VPN on your router to do just that.

Dive into the world of VR with VPN protection

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Frequently asked questions

You shouldn’t use a free VPN for Meta Quest 2 — they put your privacy at risk. On top of that, free VPNs tend to have overcrowded servers, which means the connection is usually quite slow. VR activities tend to use quite a lot of data, so a slow connection is definitely not desirable.

You can get a VPN for all Oculus devices, including Go, Rift, and Quest 2. If you choose a VPN with unlimited simultaneous connections, like Surfshark, you can keep an active VPN connection on all of them at the same time as well.

You can download the Surfshark APK on the Android download page or download it directly by clicking this link.

The headset isn’t region-locked but is tied to the region a person is connected to. Once they change their location, everything will update according to their current whereabouts. You can find the official Meta community manager’s MetaQuestSupport comment on a community forum.

Yes, you can use a VPN on Quest 3 in three ways — adding a VPN for Meta Quest devices in the Admin Center, sideloading your VPN app, and installing a VPN on your router.

Meta Quest 2 is a renamed version of Oculus Quest 2, which means both are the same hardware, only different branding. If you have a game or a piece of software meant for Oculus Quest 2, it will run on Meta Quest 2 as well.

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