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title: OpenVPN Connect User Guide
canonical: https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/user-guide/
product: OpenVPN Connect Docs
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# OpenVPN Connect User Guide

This guide contains helpful documentation about using OpenVPN Connect to create a secure connection with [Access Server](https://openvpn.net/access-server/), [CloudConnexa](https://openvpn.net/cloud-vpn/), or other OpenVPN-protocol servers.

Use the documentation menu to find what you need, or click the most helpful link below.

## Get connected

Import connection profiles to connect with a server.

- [Connection profiles \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connection-profiles.md)
- [Connect \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connection.md)

> **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).

## Add proxies and certs

Add optional proxies or certificates and tokens.

- [Proxies \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/proxies.md)
- [Certificates & tokens \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/certificates---tokens.md)

## Get authenticated

Set up basic, SAML, or MFA as your user authentication.

- [Authentication \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/authentication.md)

## Fix issues

Check out troubleshooting FAQs and topics.

- [Troubleshooting \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/troubleshooting.md)

## OpenVPN Connect for your OS

Read specifics about the app on your device.

- [OpenVPN Connect for Windows \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connect-for-windows.md)
- [OpenVPN Connect for macOS \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connect-for-macos.md)
- [OpenVPN Connect for Android \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connect-for-android.md)
- [OpenVPN Connect for iOS \>](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connect-for-ios.md)

## End-to-end usage flow of OpenVPN Connect

The diagram above shows how you can get started with OpenVPN Connect by following several simple steps:

1. Install the app for your operating system.
2. Import the connection profile from your VPN provider.
3. (Optional) Customize the app settings if needed.
4. You're ready to go with a fast, secure connection.

## In this section:

- [Connection Profiles](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connection-profiles.md)
- [Certificates & Tokens](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/certificates---tokens.md)
- [Proxies](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/proxies.md)
- [Authentication](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/authentication.md)
- [Connection](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/connection.md)
- [Troubleshooting](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/troubleshooting.md)
- [Release Notes](https://openvpn.net/connect-docs/release-notes.md)

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