Public Wi-Fi is something that most people would, naturally, view as a godsend. Here is a step by step guide on how you can safely connect to a public network using a VPN. Pre-Install The VPN Ahead Of TimeYou shouldn’t wait until you are already connected to the public Wi-Fi network before setting up your VPN. Connect To The VPN Before You Do Anything ElseIf you need to join a public Wi-Fi, connect to the network and then immediately turn on your VPN. After you have finished using the public Wi-Fi, forget the network in your Wi-Fi settings.