To use HotspotShields VPN,follow these steps:

1. Download the App: Visit the HotspotShield website and download the HotspotShield VPN app.

2. Create a New Account:

   • Open the app and click on "Create Account."
   • Fill in the username and password.
   • Click "Create Account" to create your account.

3. Set Up Account Country:

   • Go to the "Account" tab.
   • Select your country (e.g., China, Japan).
   • Enter your country details in the provided fields.

4. Set Up Public IP Address:

   • Go to the "Account" tab.
   • Click on "Configure Account."
   • Select your country from the dropdown menu.
   • Enter your public IP address.
   • Click "Save" to save the account configuration.

5. Set Up Private IP Address:

   • Go to the "Account" tab.
   • Click on "Configure Account."
   • Select your country from the dropdown menu.
   • Choose a private IP address from the list of available public IPs.
   • Click "Save" to add the private IP address to your list.

6. Enable VPN Mode:

   • Go to the "Account" tab.
   • Click on "Configure Account."
   • Select the network type (e.g., Private Network for private use, Public Network for streaming).
   • Click "Save" to choose the appropriate network for your account.

7. Enable Your Account:

   • Return to the settings.
   • Click on "Account Settings."
   • Click on "Enable Account."
   • Click "Save" to enable your account.

8. Select Private IP Address:

   • Go to the "Account" tab.
   • Click on "Configure Account."
   • Select the private IP address you created earlier.
   • Click "Save" to set your account to use this private IP.

9. Test Your VPN Connection:

   • Open a browser or use a VPN tool.
   • Type your private IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.1) in the URL bar.
   • Start streaming or browsing normally.

By following these steps, you should be able to use HotspotShield's VPN to access your devices from your private IP address without being blocked by your country's networks.