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Adding Shortcuts on Android

You can control the VPN connection using shortcuts on Android devices. You can quickly connect to a specific profile by adding a shortcut on your phone for OpenVPN Connect:

  1. Launch OpenVPN Connect.

  2. Tap the edit icon for the profile you want to make a shortcut.

  3. Tap Set Connect Shortcut.

  4. Enter a shortcut name or keep the default suggestion and tap Create.

  5. Add the app shortcut to your home screen.

You can quickly disconnect from the VPN by adding a shortcut on your phone for OpenVPN Connect:

  1. Launch OpenVPN Connect.

  2. Tap the menu icon at the top left.

  3. Tap Settings.

  4. Tap Set Disconnect Shortcut.

  5. Add the app shortcut to your home screen.