How to Configure VPN on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.

   "Settings" is the grey cog icon on one of your Home screens (it may also be in a folder named "Utilities" on one of your Home screens).
   
   To connect to a VPN with your iPhone, you'll need to first contact your system administrator and ask for the configuration settings.
   
   If your ideal VPN runs on a workplace network, you should ask a supervisor for configuration settings.
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   Step 2: Tap General.

   ,,, It's at the top of the screen. , This will be dictated by your network configuration.
   
   Your available connection types include the following options:
   IKEv2 IPSec L2TP PPTP (not included on iPhone 7) , This is in the top left corner of your screen. , Depending on the type of connection you're using and your system administrator's configuration settings, this will include some or all of the following information:
   Description Server Account Password , If your VPN uses a proxy network--that is, a network separate from your own that's used to hide your IP address--you'll need to tap one of the following options at the bottom of your screen:
   Manual
   - This option allows you to configure the server, port, and authentication preferences for your proxy.
   
   Auto
   - If you have the specific web address for your chosen proxy, you can paste it into the "URL" section of this option. , It's in the top right corner of your screen.
   
   Your VPN should now be configured and ready to turn on.
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   Step 3: Scroll to VPN and tap it.

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   Step 4: Select Add VPN Configuration.

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   Step 5: Select Type.

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   Step 6: Select a connection type.

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   Step 7: Tap < Add Configuration.

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   Step 8: Type your VPN's information into the pertinent fields.

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   Step 9: Choose a proxy setting.

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    Step 10: Select Done.

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