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OpenVPN Installation, Configuration and Execution Manual on iOS

Introdution:

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


Preparation:

Before starting the installation and configuration of OpenVPN on your iPhone, you should check the following point:

  • Have an account for configuring the VPN, which is requested at the Computer Network Management office.


Installation:

To download OpenVPN just go to the AppStore and download the following application “OpenVPN Connect”.

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Configuation:

For your configuration, you must download the DEEC.ovpn. Then, open the application, select the “OVPN Profile” option and accept the policies.

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To add the ovpn file, just open the Files application, go to the downloaded file's directory and open it with OpenVPN.

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Execution:
Finally, select “ADD” and enter the credentials and select “ADD” again. If you want, you can change the Title to an easier name to identify to the DEEC VPN.

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