OpenVPN for Android

These instructions were created using Android 10 with a Samsung smartphone. On other devices, some steps may differ slightly.

 

Screenshot: OpenVPN App in Google PlayStore

Please open PlayStore and search for “OpenVPN Connect”. Alternatively, you can also use the following link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.openvpn.openvpn

Please download and install “OpenVPN Connect”

 

 

 

Screenshot:  download of OpenVPN profile

Open the VPN overview page in your browser window. Please click on "Configuration file (*.ovpn) with current certificate for iOS, OSX, MacOS and Ubuntu 18.x (valid until January 31, 2021)" to download the current license file.

 

Screenshot: aggree to data use

Open the program “OpenVPN Connect” and agree to the notification regarding use of data.

 

Screenshot: confirm the permission to use your data

Now, click “File” in the top right corner. Please confirm notification asking whether “Open VPN Connect” should get access to your data.

 

Screenshot: import of profile

Now, please navigate to the folder where the previously downloaded file was saved. If you did not make any deviating settings, this will be the folder "Downloads". Select the file KUE-20XX-XX-XX-XXXX.ovpn and click on "Import".

 

Screenshot: input of user name

Enter your user ID in the “Username” field and click “ADD” in the top right corner."

 

Screenshot: activation of profile

Activate the slider in the next window.

 

Screenshot: query for password

In the following window, you will be asked to enter your password.

 

Screenshot: confirmation of permission for connection

Before a VPN connection can be established for the first time, the system asks if the program "OpenVPN Connect" may establish a VPN connection. Please confirm.

 

Screenshot: successful connection establishment

The VPN connection has been established successfully as soon as the font and slider turn green.