How To Use And Setup T-Mobile FamilyMode VPN

T-Mobile FamilyMode is a parental control service that allows parents to monitor and control their children’s internet activity. One of the key features of FamilyMode is the use of a virtual private network (VPN) to help secure all internet data coming and going from each device. In this article, we’ll cover how to use and set up T-Mobile FamilyMode VPN.

Use And Setup T-Mobile FamilyMode VPN

Step 1: Sign up for T-Mobile FamilyMode

The first step to using T-Mobile FamilyMode VPN is to sign up for the service. FamilyMode is available to T-Mobile customers and can be added to your account for an additional monthly fee.

Once you’ve signed up, you can download the FamilyMode app on your mobile device.

Step 2: Set up FamilyMode Home Base

To use T-Mobile FamilyMode VPN, you’ll need to set up FamilyMode Home Base. This is a device that connects to your home Wi-Fi network and acts as a hub for all the devices on your network. To set up a Home Base, follow these steps:

Setup T-Mobile FamilyMode homebase
  • Connect Home Base to your home Wi-Fi network.
  • Download the FamilyMode app on your mobile device and log in, then go to Menu.
  • Choose Set up Home Base.
  • Connect the device to the same wireless router as the Home Base, and select Continue.
  • Follow the prompts to set up the Home base.
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Step 3: Set up VPN on each device

setup home base for T-Mobile FamilyMode

Once you’ve set up Home Base, you’ll need to set up VPN on each device that you want to monitor and control. To set up VPN on a device, follow these steps:

  • Open the FamilyMode app on your mobile device.
  • Select the device you want to set up VPN on.
  • Follow the in-app instructions to set up VPN on the device.

Step 4: Monitor and control internet activity

Once you’ve set up VPN on each device, you can use the FamilyMode app to monitor and control internet activity. With FamilyMode, you can:

  • Set internet time limits for each device.
  • Block access to specific websites or apps.
  • Set content filters to block inappropriate content.
  • View internet activity reports for each device.
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