iOS

Overview

This guide will help you to configure the Acreto Security connection on your Apple mobile device with the help of the OpenVPN app.

iOS

1. Go to the App Store on your iPad/iPhone

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2. Enter OpenVPN connect in the search bar

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3. Tap on the GET button

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4. Once the application is installed, download the configuration

Open the https://wedge.acreto.net in your favorite browser.

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Open the laptop thing details:

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Click on Download OpenVPN config file to save the configuration.

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5. Launch the application from your home screen or menu

Select whether you wish to enable push notifications.

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Accept the OpenVPN Policy Agreement

6. Go to home screen and open Files

7. Navigate to the folder with OpenVPN config file

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Select the Share button in the upper right-hand corner.

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Press Copy to OpenVPN

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8. Add the VPN profile

Ensure the OpenVPN profile selected is correct, then press ADD.

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9. Name the connection

Feel free to specify the profile name, by changing the field

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Be sure to check the box Connect after import

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10. When asked for permissions

Click Allow to allow OpenVPN to add VPN connections.

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Click Yes to allow OpenVPN to enable the VPN connection.

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If all went well, you should see the following

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11. To disconnect

Tap on the same button you used to connect.