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OpenVPN Installation, Configuration and Execution Manual on Android

Introduction:

This document will present, step by step, the installation, configuration and execution of OpenVPN on Android operating systems.

Preparation:

Before starting the installation and configuration of OpenVPN on your SmartPhone, you should check the following point:
  • Have an account for the configuration of OpenVPN, which is requested from the Management Office of the Computer Network

To download OpenVPN just go to the Google Store and download the following application “OpenVPN Connect – Fast & Saf SSL VPN Client”.





Configuration and Execution:

For your configuration, you must download the DEEC.ovpn file. Then go to “OVPN Profile”.



Go to the file directory, select it and do "Import".


To finish, you will have to insert the credentials obtained by the Management Office of the Computer Network and make "ADD".