> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.maximum-vpn.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

> Connect to Maximum VPN in 3 simple steps

Connecting to Maximum VPN takes just a few minutes. Follow the instructions below.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Register">
    Create an account at [app.maximum-vpn.com](https://app.maximum-vpn.com) using any convenient method: email, Google, or Telegram.

    More details — in the [Registration](/en/getting-started/registration) section.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Install the Happ application">
    Download the **Happ** VPN client for your platform:

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="iOS" icon="apple" href="/en/install/ios">
        App Store
      </Card>

      <Card title="Android" icon="android" href="/en/install/android">
        Google Play
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>

    <CardGroup cols={2}>
      <Card title="Windows" icon="windows" href="/en/install/windows">
        Installer
      </Card>

      <Card title="macOS" icon="apple" href="/en/install/macos">
        Installer
      </Card>
    </CardGroup>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy the subscription link and connect">
    1. Copy your **subscription link** from the [dashboard](https://app.maximum-vpn.com), the Telegram bot [@MaximumVPN\_official\_bot](https://t.me/MaximumVPN_official_bot), or the [Telegram Mini App](/en/telegram/mini-app) — all sources copy the link to your clipboard with one tap.
    2. Open the Happ app and paste the copied link.
    3. Choose a server and tap **Connect**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/maximumvpn/g-_Bzs7RzdP3zlxZ/images/happ_insertlink_en.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=g-_Bzs7RzdP3zlxZ&q=85&s=dc743eafaac159115fd7a90f90b70e59" alt="Paste link into Happ" style={{ maxHeight: '280px', width: 'auto' }} width="942" height="1924" data-path="images/happ_insertlink_en.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Info>
      The subscription link automatically contains the configuration of all available servers. You do not need to configure each server manually.
    </Info>
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## Done!

Your internet traffic is now protected by the custom protocol with full encryption. You can:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Switch servers" icon="server">
    Choose a different location in the Happ app for optimal speed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manage devices" icon="laptop-mobile" href="/en/dashboard/devices">
    Monitor connected devices in your dashboard.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Tip>
  If you experience connection issues, check the [Troubleshooting](/en/help/troubleshooting) section.
</Tip>