iPhone / iPad

System requirements

• iOS 12 or newer (works on iPhone 5s and newer)
• iPadOS 12 or newer
• Active iCloud account (to install from App Store)
• Telegram app

Download from App Store

The app name varies by region:

• Russian App Store: HAPP Proxy Utility Plus
• All other regions: HAPP Proxy Utility

If you can’t find it in your region’s App Store, try:

1. Switch to a Russian iCloud account temporarily
2. Download the Russian version
3. Switch back to your normal account (the app stays installed)

Installation

1. On your iPhone/iPad, open the App Store
2. Search for “HAPP” (or use the link above)
3. Tap Get then Install
4. Use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate
5. Wait for the app to download and install
6. Tap Open

Getting your connection key

1. Open Telegram on your phone
2. Find @SideLinQ_bot
3. Tap “Connect”
4. You’ll see a long key starting with happ://
5. Long press the key and tap Copy

Importing the key into HAPP

1. HAPP is open on your phone
2. Tap the + button
3. Tap Paste Configuration
4. The app auto-detects your key
5. Review the settings (optional) and tap Save

HAPP shows your available servers. It picks the best one automatically.

Connecting

1. In HAPP, find the power button (⏻)
2. Tap it
3. iOS asks permission: “Allow HAPP to create a VPN connection?” — tap Allow
4. Watch the status change to Connected
5. A VPN icon appears in your status bar

All traffic from your phone now goes through SideLinQ.

What each permission does

When you first connect, iOS asks for:

• VPN connection — Required for this to work. All VPN apps need this.
• Local network — Optional, used to detect devices on your WiFi (you can deny this)

You only need to allow VPN access. The others are optional.

Verify it’s working

1. Open a web browser
2. Go to whatismyipaddress.com
3. Your IP should show a different country
4. Before connecting, check the same site — compare the difference

Managing your connection

Disconnect temporarily

Tap the power button (⏻) again. The VPN icon disappears from your status bar.

Switch servers

1. In HAPP, tap the current server name
2. Choose a different location
3. HAPP reconnects automatically

Pause for specific apps

On iOS, all apps use the VPN by default. If you want specific apps to bypass it:

1. Go to Settings → VPN & Device Management
2. Choose HAPP
3. Some versions allow per-app configuration (not all)

Most users don’t need this — just leave it on for everything.

Troubleshooting

The key won’t paste

Try these steps:

1. Long-press and hold on the key message in Telegram
2. Tap “Copy” (not just select)
3. Switch back to HAPP and paste

If that doesn’t work:

1. In Telegram, tap the three dots (⋯)
2. Copy directly from the menu
3. Switch to HAPP and paste

HAPP connected but no internet

Try this:

1. Disconnect (tap power button)
2. Wait 3 seconds
3. Reconnect
4. If still broken, restart your phone

If restarting doesn’t help:

1. Open HAPP settings
2. Choose a different server location
3. Reconnect

It keeps disconnecting

Possible causes:

• WiFi is unstable — Move closer to your router
• Switching between WiFi and cellular — iOS sometimes disconnects during network switches. Reconnect manually.
• Low battery mode — Disable it in Settings (it can affect background apps)
• App needs update — Check the App Store for updates

My internet works but some apps don’t

Some apps (banks, streaming services) limit VPN access. If this happens:

1. Try a different server in HAPP
2. Contact support: @SideLinQ_bot

I see “Configuration rejected” error

This usually means:

• Your key expired (get a new one from the bot)
• Your subscription ended (renew in the bot)
• Your device date/time is wrong (fix it in Settings)

Need help? Message @SideLinQ_chat on Telegram.