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This wikiHow teaches you how to enable and set up a Virtual Private Network--which allows you to use the internet anonymously--from within your iPhone's Settings.
Steps
1
Open your iPhone's Settings.
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"Settings" is the grey cog icon on one of your Home screens. It may also be in a folder named "Utilities" in your App Library..
- 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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2
Tap the "General" option.
3
Tap the "VPN & Device Management" option.
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Tap "VPN."
5
Tap "Add VPN Configuration…"
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Select a connection type.
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Tap Type and choose a connection type. This will be dictated by your network configuration. Your available connection types include the following options:[1] X Research source
- IKEv2
- IPSec
- L2TP
- PPTP (not included on iPhone 7)
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Add the rest of your VPN details.
8
Choose a proxy setting.
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Choose one of the three proxy options at the bottom. 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.
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Tap "Done" to save.
Warnings
- Without the proper support from your system administrator, you won't be able to configure your VPN.⧼thumbs_response⧽
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Written by:
Jack Lloyd
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 41,061 times.
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Updated: July 18, 2022
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Categories: IPhone
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1. Open Settings.
2. Tap General.
3. Tap VPN.
4. Select Add VPN Configuration.
5. Enter your VPN's information.
6. Tap Done.
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