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title: Import a Profile
canonical: https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/import-profile/
product: OpenVPN Connect Docs
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# Import a Profile

You must import a [connection profile](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connection-profiles.md) to connect to a server with OpenVPN Connect. You can import from a URL or a file downloaded to your device.

You can import any number of profiles using these steps.

## Import from URL

If your VPN provider supports this option, you can import a profile directly from the server.

1. Click or tap the menu.
2. Click or tap **My Profiles**.
3. Click or tap the **Add icon**.
   - The **Import Profile** screen displays.
4. In the URL field, enter the URL for your VPN server and click or tap **Continue**.
   - The browser opens the server page to obtain the connection profile.
5. Enter your authentication credentials for the authentication method: [Basic Authentication](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/basic-authentication.md), [Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/mfa.md), or [SAML Authentication](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/saml-authentication.md).

   > **Note**
   >
   > Depending on your provider and the authentication method, the authentication screen may vary in steps and exact wording.

   - The Import Profile confirmation dialog appears.
6. Click **Confirm**.
   - The new profile is now displayed in your app as the main profile.

## Import from file

To establish a connection to a server, you can import a connection profile file into OpenVPN Connect by browsing for the file, dragging and dropping it, or double-clicking on it. Follow the steps below for the process of your choice.

### Steps

1. Obtain the .ovpn file from the VPN server or provider.
2. Save it to a location on your device.
3. Launch OpenVPN Connect.
4. Tap or click to open the **Menu**.
5. Tap or click **My Profiles**.
6. Tap or click the add icon.
   - The **Import Profile** screen displays.
7. Tap or click the **Upload File** button.
8. Navigate to the .ovpn file and upload.
   - The **Import Profile** confirmation dialog appears.
9. Tap or click **OK**.
   - The new profile will appear in your app and become the main profile.

### Drag and drop (Windows and macOS)

1. Obtain the .ovpn file from the VPN server or provider.
2. Save it to a location on your device.
3. Launch OpenVPN Connect.
4. Drag and drop your .ovpn profile to any screen in the app
   - The **Import Profile** confirmation dialog displays.
5. Tap or click **OK**.
   - The new profile will appear in your app and become the main profile.

### Double-click on .ovpn file (Windows and macOS)

1. Obtain the .ovpn file from the VPN server or provider.
2. Save it to a location on your device.
3. Double-click on the file.
   - The **Import Profile** confirmation dialog appears.
4. Click **OK**.
   - The new profile will appear in yoiur app and become the main profile.

> **Important**
>
> **OpenVPN Connect doesn't provide VPN service**
>
> OpenVPN Connect works with all OpenVPN protocol-compatible VPN servers or services but **doesn't offer a built-in VPN service**. Instead, it's the way you connect with your VPN service through a [connection profile](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connection-profiles.md).
>
> Refer to [How to Get Your Connection Profile](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/get-connection-profile.md).

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