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Install OpenVPN Connect on Android

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Install the VPN client, OpenVPN Connect on an Android device. After installed, connect to a VPN server.

Install OpenVPN Connect on Android by following the steps for the product you're connecting with.

This installation guide provides the steps to install OpenVPN Connect for OpenVPN servers. This includes the OpenVPN open-source project or other VPN services using the OpenVPN protocol.

Install the app and connect to a server

  1. Install the OpenVPN Connect app from the Google Play Store.

  2. Wait until the download and installation are complete, then open the app.

  3. Agree to the data usage policy.

    • The Import Profile screen displays.

  4. Import a profile.

This installation guide provides the steps to install OpenVPN Connect and join your CloudConnexa environment.

Before you begin

Find the invitation email sent by your CloudConnexa administrator. This email includes your invitation to join CloudConnexa and your CloudIDUsername, and Temporary Password. If you don't have that email, ask your CloudConnexa administrator for help.

Install the app and connect to your CloudConnexa

To connect to your CloudConnexa environment, follow these steps:

  1. Install the OpenVPN Connect app from the Google Play Store.

  2. Wait until the download and installation are complete, then open the app.

  3. Agree to the data usage policy.

    • The Import Profile screen displays.

  4. For the URL, enter the CloudID from your invitation email and tap Next.

  5. Enter your Username and Temporary password from your invitation email and tap Sign In.

    • The Change Password screen displays.

  6. Enter a new password and confirm it.

  7. Accept the Terms of Service and tap Change Password.

  8. If the Select Region screen displays, select your desired region.

    • The Imported Profile screen displays.

  9. Tap Connect.

    • You're connected, and OpenVPN Connect displays connection stats.

This installation guide provides the steps to install OpenVPN Connect and connect to Access Server.

Before you begin

Ensure you have a username and password to connect to Access Server. If you don't have one, contact your Access Server administrator.

Install the app and connect to Access Server

  1. Install the OpenVPN Connect app from the Google Play Store.

  2. Wait until the download and installation are complete, then open the app.

  3. Agree to the data usage policy.

    • The Import Profile screen displays.

  4. Enter the Client Web UI address and tap Next.

  5. Enter the username and password and tap Import.

    • The profile displays on the app screen.

  6. Tap on the profile to connect.

Alternate installation: import from file

You can also import a profile from file by navigating to the Client Web UI in a browser on your mobile device, signing in, and clicking on the available connection profile link.