Keep your own IP out of sight
For browsing routed through the VPN, websites see its server’s IP instead of your connection’s IP.
Zenshield / Cape Verde
Free VPN for Cape Verde.
A free VPN for life between home, work and the islands. Download Zenshield for Windows or Android and connect on the internet plan you already use.
How the sharing exchange worksMore privacy for your everyday internet.
A few useful things a VPN can do on the connection you already have.
Add privacy on shared Wi-Fi
An encrypted connection between your device and the VPN adds a layer of privacy. Keep using HTTPS and your device’s security features.
Choose a different IP location
Choose from the available locations in the app. A VPN can change your IP-based location; it does not change your GPS location.
Cape Verde’s internet providers.
ARME’s first-quarter 2026 report lists three internet providers. Mobile broadband on small-screen devices accounts for 86% of internet subscriptions, so check your data allowance before downloading or sharing on a prepaid connection. Read ARME’s report.
CVTelecom
72% of internet subscriptions in ARME’s March 2026 figures. Check the terms of your mobile or fixed connection; a VPN still uses that plan’s data.
Unitel T+
27.3% of internet subscriptions in the same report. If you use prepaid mobile data, check the balance and expiry before installing an APK or enabling sharing.
Starlink
0.64% of internet subscriptions in the report. For a shared satellite connection at your accommodation, ask the owner about bandwidth sharing before opting in.
From Praia to the next island.
Cabo Verde is an archipelago. Plan around the islands you will visit, rather than assuming one hotel or mobile connection covers the whole trip. Visit Cabo Verde has island and transport information.
Praia and Mindelo
When switching between work Wi-Fi, accommodation and mobile data, reconnect in the VPN app and check its status. A working browser sign-in page may be needed before a hotel network lets the VPN connect.
Sal and Boa Vista
Download the app and save the installation steps before heading out. Ask accommodation staff about the connection and sharing rules instead of treating a Wi-Fi sign as a coverage guarantee.
Moving between islands
Keep bookings and travel details available offline. A VPN changes how an existing connection is routed; it does not create mobile signal during an island transfer.
Useful websites in Cape Verde.
A few local places to start for news, travel and public information. These are editorial picks, not a visitor ranking or a promise of VPN compatibility.
Local news and programmes
RTC publishes Cape Verdean news and radio and television programming. Check the service’s own access terms when travelling.
Travel between the islands
Visit Cabo Verde brings together island information and travel planning resources.
Government information
Governo de Cabo Verde provides official government news and links to public information.
Internet and telecom information
ARME publishes telecom market reports, including the provider figures used on this page.
HOW DO I USE A VPN?
Get setup help Three steps. Then you’re ready.
Download your app.
Choose the Windows installer or Android APK. Get it directly from Zenshield.
Make it yours.
Install the app and create your account. Read the idle bandwidth-sharing explanation and give consent to use the free VPN.
Connect and browse.
Use the app to choose from its available connection options and connect. Check the app’s connection status before you start browsing.
A free VPN. A clear exchange.
Zenshield has no subscription charge. Free access is funded by opt-in idle bandwidth sharing. You review the terms and give consent in the app.
You choose during setup
Downloading the app does not start bandwidth sharing. Read the terms and give consent in the app before participating.
You can stop sharing
You can opt out at any time. Sharing is required for free VPN access, so Zenshield is for people who are comfortable with that exchange. How sharing works.
Using a free VPN in Cape Verde.
A free VPN does not replace an internet plan. Here is what to check on the connection you use in Cape Verde.
Check this destination by name
Look for Cape Verde in your mobile plan’s actual destination list before downloading or sharing over a roaming connection. For accommodation or workplace Wi-Fi, ask the network owner whether bandwidth sharing is allowed. A familiar regional package name does not confirm the terms for this destination.
Need an IP address in Cape Verde?
Using a VPN while you are in Cape Verde and choosing a VPN exit there are different things. We have not published verified Zenshield exit locations for Cape Verde. Check the current location choices in the app before relying on a specific IP location.
Is Zenshield free to use in Cape Verde?
Zenshield does not charge a subscription. Free access requires opt-in idle bandwidth sharing, and your internet provider’s data charges still apply. App access and network rules can vary, so check the connection you intend to use.
Does Zenshield have VPN servers in Cape Verde?
We have not confirmed which Zenshield server locations are available in Cape Verde. Check the app’s available locations before depending on a local IP address.
Can I use it on an iPhone or Mac?
Windows and Android are the available apps. iOS, macOS and other platforms are forthcoming, with no announced release date. Check platform availability.
What happens after I download?
Install the app, sign in or create an account, then read the sharing terms during onboarding. Consent is required before participation. Use the Windows instructions or Android instructions for help.
Will a VPN give me free mobile data?
No. A VPN uses an existing internet connection. Downloading, VPN use and idle bandwidth sharing can use your data allowance. Check your plan before participating on mobile data or roaming.
Ready when you are.
Choose your app and review the sharing terms during setup.
Sources and page details
Source dates appear with the relevant information. Local advice does not confirm Zenshield server locations.
- zenshield.com/bandwidth-sharing-policy
- www.arme.cv/index.php/noticia-geral/1392-arme-publica-relatorio-indicadores-estatisticos-das-comunicacoes-eletronicas-1o-trimestre-de-2026
- www.visit-caboverde.com/en
- www.governo.cv/
- rtc.cv/
- github.com/mledoze/countries