HideMail VPN: VPN Keys in Telegram

You need a VPN on your phone but do not want a pile of apps and accounts. HideMail VPN solves it through a bot: send a command and receive a key to connect. 🔑

Here is what the bot has, how to use it, and which questions to ask any VPN, whatever the ad promises about privacy.

A key from one command

The bot calls itself a fast, secure and affordable way to protect your connection. It states that no logs are kept and torrents are not allowed.

It works with Outline and VLESS servers. The /create command makes a key, and /ru_server makes one for a Russian server.

What else is in the menu

• /pay and /premium: buy a premium plan and see its details.
• /stats: traffic statistics.
• /invite: invite friends.
• /proxy: a proxy for Telegram itself.
• /donate: support the project.
• /language: change the language.
• /email and /connect: link an email.
• /terms: terms of service.

The list is long, but /create is enough to start. The rest can wait.

Five minutes to the first connection

1. Open the bot and send /create.
2. Copy the key you receive.
3. Install a client on your phone that supports your key type.
4. Paste the key and switch the connection on.
5. Check your address on any IP lookup site.

If the key fails, make sure the client matches the key type: Outline and VLESS open in different programs.

What "no logs" means here

"No logs" is the operator's statement. We found no independent audit or detailed privacy policy, so read the terms under /terms yourself.

With Outline and VLESS services the operator deploys the server and can technically see whatever they choose to see. Do not use such a VPN for sensitive tasks until you trust the owner.

Where to be careful

A bot VPN suits ordinary browsing, video and reaching familiar sites. For banking and work accounts, use a vetted paid service with a clear policy.

Mind the bot's rules too: torrents are banned, and a violation may get your key blocked.

Pay only if the free version was fast enough for you. Try first and move to premium later.

Proxy versus VPN

The proxy from /proxy helps only Telegram itself, while a VPN reroutes all traffic from your phone. If you only need chats, a proxy is simpler and lighter. If your browser and apps matter, you need a VPN key.

Neither makes you anonymous. They hide your address from websites, and the server operator remains a middleman.