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Set up VPN (iOS)

Here you can find out how to download and set up the OpenVPN Connect app for iOS devices.

OpenVPN Connect Logo

Instructions

Download and installation

 

You can download the OpenVPN Connect app from the Apple App Store
.

Screenshot des App Stores mit OpenVPN Connect App und Download Icon

 

When installing for the first time, you may need to allow the download before you can continue.
The app opens after the download. Agree to the license terms by confirming with "Agree" in order to continue.

Then close the OpenVPN Connect app and continue with the download and import of the profile.

 

Profiles

 

Additionally download the uni
or the admin (optional, only if you have admin VPN access).
Confirm the download with "Download".

 

Now open your download folder.

 

Import

 

In the next step, you can now import the previously downloaded profile (see Profiles). To do this, proceed as follows:

 

Open your download folder and then the profile file.

Screenshot von iCloud Drive mit markiertem "Downloads" Ordner
Screenshot Download Verzeichnis mit markierter Profildatei "uni.ovpn."

The following screen will now open. Select the upload symbol at the top right.

Screenshot von geöffneter Profildatei mit markiertem upload Symbol

Another menu will now open. Select the "OpenVPN Connect" app here.

Screenshot von upload menü mit markiertem Button für OpenVPN COnnect App

Click on "ADD" in the next window.

Screenshot der OpenVPN Connect App mit markiertem "Add" Button unter importiertem Profil

The profile is now imported and can be set up in the next step.

 

Setup

 

In the next step, you must now enter your ZIMT user name.

Screenshot von OpenVPN Connect App mit markiertem Eingabefeld für Nutzernamen

Your device will now open a pop-up. Confirm the configuration with "Allow" and enter your device password (the password you use to unlock your device ) in the next step.

Screenshot der OpenVPN Connect App mit markiertem Button "Erlauben" unter der Verbindungsabfrage

Now enter your ZIMT password and confirm with "OK".

Screenshot der OpenVPN Connect App mit Eingabefeld für Passwort

After entering the correct information, the app can establish a connection.

 

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