1. Download the app from the app store:App-Store
  2. Download and save the configuration file from the Self Service Portal (SSP). Remember the folder in which the file is located.
  3. Open the "Files app" on the device and navigate to the "'.ovpn' configuration file" (name may vary) and "click" on it.
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Screenshot OpenVPN configuration file of the TU Dresden
  1. Click on the "Share icon" in the top right corner.
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Screenshot configuration file with marker on share icon
  1. In the "Share menu", search for the "OpenVPN App" and now "click" on the icon.
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Screenshot share menu with marker on OpenVPN
  1. Click on "Add" in the OpenVPN app.
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Screenshot opened configuration file with marker on Add
  1. Enter your "ZIH login" and click on "Add" in the top right corner.
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Screenshot login request with marker on username
  1. Confirm the next pop up menu with "Allow".
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Screenshot configuration request with marker on Allow
  1. You can now start the connection to the VPN in the app by clicking on the "slider". Then click on "Yes".
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Screenshot connection request with marker set to Yes
  1. Enter your "password".
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Screenshot password request with marker on password
  1. You are successfully connected to the VPN.