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title: Adding Shortcuts on Android
canonical: https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/android-shortcuts/
product: OpenVPN Connect Docs
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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.

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