====== PPTP VPN Android Client setup ======

:!: This example was done on Samsung S9 with OS Android 8

  * On the Apps page tap ''Settings''

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  * Tap ''Connections''

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  * Tap ''More Connection Settings''

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  * Tap ''VPN''

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  * Tap the ''+'' to add a connection

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  * ''Name'' is whatever you want to name this connection.
  * Be sure to choose PPTP for ''Type''  
  * ''Server Address'' is the IP or hostname of your PPTP server.  

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  * The first time you connect you will be challenged for credentials
  * In ''Username'' enter the Username given to you by your administrator
  * In ''Password'' enter the password given to you by your administrator
  * If you do not want to be challenged in the future tick ''Save account information''

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  * Tap ''Save''
    
:!: It is important that you disconnect as soon as you are done using the VPN.  All Internet traffic will go through the VPN until you disconnect.

  * Tap the connection you are using
  * Tap ''Disconnect''

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====== Connecting ======

  * On the Apps page tap ''Settings'' 
  * Under ''Connections'' Tap ''More connection settings'' -> ''VPN''
  * Tap the VPN you created.  Enter credentials and check ''Save account information'' to save password tap ''Connect''

:!: It is important that you disconnect as soon as you are done using the VPN.  All Internet traffic will go through the VPN until you disconnect.

====== Disconnecting ======

  * On the Home Screen swipe down from the top 
  * Tap ''VPN Activated''
  * Tap ''Disconnect''
  
:!: You can also got to ''Settings'' -> ''Wireless and Networks...'' -> ''More'' -> ''VPN'' Tap the connected VPN then tap ''Disconnect''

<note tip>We suggest the [[https://www.parallels.com/products/ras/download/client/|Parallels Client]] as Remote Desktop client available for free in Google Play Store and Apple App Store.</note>