Setting up VPN with iOS

This article explains how to set up VPN access for connecting to the university network with iOS.

 

1. Download the OpenVPN App

The first thing you need to do is install the OpenVPN App. Download the app from the

App Store

and install it on your device.

2. Import the Profile File

Add the profile via the send icon

Please download the VPN profile with your mobile device here.

 


The file should be accessible in your browser under Downloads. Then add the profile file to OpenVPN via the send icon.

3. Import to the OpenVPN App

Add the profile file

After the profile was imported to the app, you must add it via ADD.

 

4. Enter your Username

Add your central username

Please enter your central username.
This matches your username e.g. for eduroam, the account management or Groupware.

5. Connect

Connect to VPN

Activate the switch to connect the device with the VPN.

 

You will then be asked to enter the password for the previously entered username.

6. Certificate Dialogue

VPN access is only granted using username and password. No client certificates are used. Therefore, please skip the last step and check the box to stop the dialogue being displayed again and continue with ‘continue’.