Application Note – Using OpenVPN on Android

Using OpenVPN File on Android

This application note provides a step-by-step guide for configuring and using the OpenVPN Connect application on an Android device to establish a secure VPN connection.

1. Install OpenVPN App

Navigate to the Google Play Store.
Search for "OpenVPN Connect".
Download and install the "OpenVPN Connect" application on your Android device.

[Screenshot Description: The Google Play Store page for "OpenVPN Connect – Fast & Safe SSL VPN Client" is displayed, showing installation options and recent update details.]

2. Obtain the .ovpn Configuration File

Email the roadwarrior .ovpn configuration file from your RemoteVPN account to your Android device.

3. Download the .ovpn File (if necessary)

If your Android device does not automatically recognize the .ovpn file, you may need to download it manually:

Locate and select the .ovpn file.
Choose the option to "Save to Device".

[Screenshot Description: An Android file manager shows the `CCSI_HP_TEST_RW05.ovpn` file (4 KB) with options to save to "Storage account" or "Device".]

4. Import the .ovpn Profile

Navigate to your device's Downloads folder and locate the .ovpn file.

Click on the .ovpn file.
Select "Documents" as the file type if prompted.
Choose the "OpenVPN Profile" icon to open the file in the OpenVPN Connect app.

[Screenshot Description: An Android file explorer displays the `CCSI_HP_TEST_RW05.ovpn` file. A subsequent screen prompts the user to select a file type, with "Documents" being a selectable option. The OpenVPN app icon is visible.]

5. Add the Imported Profile

The OpenVPN Connect app will display an "Imported Profile" screen.

Select the "Add" button to confirm and add the profile.

[Screenshot Description: The "Imported Profile" screen in the OpenVPN app confirms successful import, showing the profile name and an "ADD" button.]

6. Grant Permissions and Authenticate

If a pop-up appears requesting permission to import the .ovpn profile, click "OK" [✔️].

Enter your password if prompted for authentication.

[Screenshot Description: A system pop-up asks for confirmation to import the `.ovpn` profile, with "Cancel" and "OK" options.]

7. Verify the Added Profile

The "Profiles" screen in the OpenVPN app will now list the newly added OpenVPN profile, typically shown as "DISCONNECTED".

[Screenshot Description: The "Profiles" screen in the OpenVPN app shows the imported profile, indicating its "DISCONNECTED" status.]

8. Connect to the VPN

Click the toggle switch [⚙️] next to the OpenVPN profile name.

The VPN connection will become active, and the toggle switch will turn green. Connection statistics will be displayed.

[Screenshot Description: The "Profiles" screen shows the toggle switch activated, the profile status as "CONNECTED", and displays real-time VPN connection statistics including speed, data transfer, and server information.]

9. Disconnect from the VPN

To disconnect, click the toggle switch [⚙️] again.

If a "Disconnect VPN" pop-up appears, click "OK" [✔️] to confirm.

[Screenshot Description: The "Profiles" screen shows a "Disconnect VPN" pop-up with options to "Cancel" or "OK".]

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