Android: set up VPN - how it works

If you want to use your VPN access on the go, you only need to set it up once on your Android smartphone. With our help it works

Android: Set up VPN - the instructions

1. First open the "Settings" app on your Android smartphone.
2. If the "VPN" option is not shown here, first tap the "More" button.
3. Then tap the "+" in the top right corner. Now you can set up the VPN connection.
4. You can freely choose the name here. VPN type, server address, IPSec ID and IPSec key depend on the VPN.
5. The VPN is set up on your smartphone using the "Save" button.
6. Then tap on the established connection to log in.
7. Enter your username and password and activate the "Save account information" option. A login is only necessary once.
8. You can be logged into the VPN using the "Connect" button.

In the next practical tip, we will explain what a VPN connection is and what advantages it has.