Follow these steps to install, configure, and optimize Quickq on any platform. No technical skills required.
Visit the Download Center and grab the installer for your platform. Windows users: right-click and "Run as administrator." macOS users: open the .dmg and drag to Applications. Android: enable "Install from unknown sources" in Settings.
Launch Quickq and sign up with your email. No credit card required. Your free tier activates instantly with full access to all 200+ node locations.
Click the "Test Latency" button. Quickq will ping every node and display response times. The fastest node is highlighted — but you can choose any location you prefer.
System Proxy — routes browser and supported apps only. TUN Mode — captures all system traffic (recommended for gaming). Enable TUN in Settings → General → TUN Mode. Windows/macOS may prompt for admin permission.
Hit the power button. You're connected! All your traffic is now encrypted and accelerated. For gaming, enable Game Mode in Settings. For streaming, select a node marked with 📺.
Go to Settings → Split Tunneling to choose which apps use Quickq and which go direct. AI mode learns your patterns automatically, or set manual rules per app.
Enables UDP priority forwarding, packet-loss retransmission, and QoS traffic shaping. Reduces ping by up to 70%. Works with Steam, Epic, Origin, PSN, Xbox Live.
Quickq includes built-in DoH/DoT encrypted DNS to prevent hijacking and DNS poisoning. Enable in Settings → DNS → Encrypted DNS.