Astrill Setup Manual:How to configure OpenVPN with OpenVPN app on iPad

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Install OpenVPN Connect iOS app

Install OpenVPN Connect from Apple Store, the official, free OpenVPN client for iOS developed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.


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https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/openvpn-connect/id590379981?mt=8


Once you have installed OpenVPN Connect iOS app, you should see an icon similar to screen below. If so, then you are ready to import the OVPN config files.


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Import OpenVPN config files

When importing OVPN config files, please use Safari browser (other browser might not work properly). Login to Members section, and then navigate to Members > VPN SERVICES > OpenVPN certificates.


https://members.astrill.com/openvpn-certificates.php


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If you wish you can create new certificates for iPhone or you can use existing OpenVPN certificates/OVPN configs just fine. Tap on the blue folder to expand certificates folder, and select any VPN server location of your choice.


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Tap on Open in OpenVPN button. This will import OVPN config file into OpenVPN Connect iOS app.


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Tap on + (green plus) button. This will save and configure OVPN config file into OpenVPN Connect iOS app.


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Connect to OpenVPN server

Tap/Slide on OFF button to connect to Astrill OpenVPN. On first use you might be prompted to confirm, Allow OpenVPN to enable VPN connection? - Tap on Yes button to confirm.


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You will see status change from Connecting to Connected.


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Done ! You can now browse the Internet.