Use VPN server with iPhone - how it works
You can also use a virtual private network on iPhone. VPN is an encryption method to send data securely and to establish a tap-proof connection. This allows you to access your company's internal network or blocked services from home, for example. We show you here how to set up and use the VPN connection correctly on iOS.
Set up VPN on iPhone
If you want to access a company network with your iPhone, you have to log in to the corresponding VPN server. A free account with a provider such as "Hotspotshield" is sufficient to surf safely in public networks. You then use the VPN server on your iPhone as follows:
- First open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
- Under the category "General" you will find the item "VPN" below.
- Tap on the "Add VPN" button and enter the required data.
- You receive the data from your VPN provider. The connection type is particularly important at the top.
- When you finally tap "Done" in the top right corner, the VPN connection is activated.
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