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Setting up a VPN connection (OpenVPN) - iPhone & iPad

This manual is meant for 1A-server users. It explains how you can make a secure connection to your company's network with the help of OpenVPN. This way it seems as if you are connected to your company's network directly.

To be able to use OpenVPN, you have to be a member of the group 'vpn'. After that, you can create a connection with the steps below.

Requirements

To complete this manual, you will need:

  • Application OpenVPN Connect installed (Apple Store)
  • Your username and password
  • The ovpn file. You can download it from the Server Info page on your 1A server.

Steps

1
Download the ovpn file to your e-mail
  • Send the ovpn file to an e-mailaddress which is available on your iPad / iPhone
  • Open the e-mail on your iPad / iPhone
Download the ovpn file to your e-mail
2
Import the ovpn file
  • Select the attachment in the e-mail
  • Choose 'Open with OpenVPN'
Import the ovpn file
3
Create the profile
  • Press the plus-sign
  • Enter your username and password
Create the profile
4
Start the connection
  • Press the slider under Disconnected
Start the connection
5
The connection has been established
The connection has been established