OpenVPN Connect 3.3 for iOS Now Offers Siri Shortcuts & Captive Portal Detection

The latest release of OpenVPN Connect for iOS includes several great new features, including shortcuts for Siri and Captive Portal Detection (as well as enhanced kill switch functionality, which we cover here). For all the details, keep reading. And be sure to check out the full OpenVPN Connect 3.3 for iOS release notes here.

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Introducing Profile Connect and Disconnect Shortcuts for Siri 

What Is It?

OpenVPN Connect for iOS makes it easy for users to create profile-specific connect and disconnect shortcuts for Siri, increasing efficiency and secure connectivity.

Why Does It Matter?

With so much of the workforce working remotely, we know secure network connectivity is a major priority for your business. For OpenVPN Connect for iOS users accessing a company network remotely, the ability to create profile-specific connect and disconnect shortcuts for Siri helps deliver that secure connectivity while also increasing efficiency for your workforce.

How Do I Get Started?

To create a Connection Shortcut, navigate to “Edit profile” and select “Create Shortcut.”

To create a Disconnect Shortcut, navigate to the OpenVPN Connect app settings, and select “Create Disconnect Shortcut.”

For more information, check out the Siri Shortcuts user guide from Apple here.

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Introducing Captive Portal Detection 

What Is It?

The new OpenVPN Connect Captive Portal Detection functionality checks whether a network connection requires you to log in before connecting to the internet. Users are prompted if login information is needed or terms and conditions need to be accepted. 

Before creating a public Wi-Fi connection, the OpenVPN Connect Captive Portal Detection function prompts a user if login information is needed. A captive portal is a web page that a user is prompted with when connecting to a public access WiFi network. Once any needed information is provided — login, accepting terms and conditions — the captive portal lets the user onto the network. 

Why Does It Matter?

You shouldn’t have to sacrifice security when working from public Wi-Fi. For OpenVPN Connect iOS users who use public Wi-Fi, the new Captive Portal Detection function prompts a user if action or information is needed before connecting to the internet, helping to ensure secure network connectivity. 

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