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iOS OpenVPN Setup
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iOS devices:

 

  1. Download and install the OpenVPN Connect client from the App Store.
  2. Download the OpenVPN server configuration files here: https://privadovpn.com/apps/ovpn_configs.zip
  3. Open the location you saved the ovpn_config.zip file, then proceed to extract the files.
  4. Each server has its own configuration file and will end in .ovpn. Select the server you want to connect to.
  5. You will now need to transfer the .ovpn file into the OpenVPN iOS app.
    • Connect your iOS device to your computer and select it in iTunes.
    • Click Apps.
    • Scroll down to File Sharing, from the list on the left, select the OpenVPN app on your device.
    • From the list on the right, click "Add", navigate to where the .ovpn file is located, select the files you want to transfer, and click "Sync."
  6. Launch the OpenVPN app on your device.
  7. You will see the name of the server you just added and below it a green plus sign button. Click on that button.
  8. A prompt will appear asking for your Username and Password.
    • You can choose to save the password by selecting the "Save" toggle switch.
    • After entering your credentials, click on the return button on the keyboard.
  9. You should now be connected to the VPN.
    • If you run into any issues, please contact our support team through our support center.

 

Note: The OpenVPN files correspond with airport codes to shorten file names. More info can be found here.

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