2026-08-18 · Permissions & API

VPN Service Policy - VpnService Declaration Requirements

1. Any app using the VpnService class must submit the VpnService declaration form in Play Console; apps without VPN as their core functionality will be rejected. 2. Approved use cases include: parental control / enterprise management, app usage tracking, device security (antivirus, MDM, firewall), network tools (remote access), web browsing apps, and carrier apps that require VPN functionality. 3. VPN must be the app's core functionality - using VpnService for ad injection, data collection without consent, or traffic redirection is a policy violation. 4. Prominent disclosure and explicit user consent are required before establishing the VPN connection. 5. If your app does not genuinely need VpnService, remove it from all active artifacts and release tracks to avoid enforcement.

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