Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection, Add a VPN

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.

Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection

Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator.

To connect to a VPN, you must have Mobile data enabled, or your phone must be connected to a Wi-Fi network. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Data Usage Settings and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.

Set a Screen Lock

Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your phone by unauthorized users. Pattern, PIN, or password screen locks provide sufficient security to set up trusted credential storage.

1.From home, tap Apps > Settings > MY DEVICE tab.

2.Tap Lock screen > Screen lock.

3.Choose a screen lock, from Pattern, PIN, or Password.

4.Follow the prompts to configure the screen lock. For more information, see Screen Lock.

Add a VPN

Configure a connected to a VPN. You must have a Pattern, PIN, or Password screen lock set before adding a VPN.

1.From home, tap Apps > Settings > CONNECTIONS tab > More networks > VPN.

2.Tap Basic VPN > or Advanced IPsec VPN to add a VPN. Depending on the type of VPN, this may include these options:

Name: Enter the name of the VPN.

Type: Choose the type of VPN.

Server address: Enter the VPN server address.

PPP encryption (MPPE): Tap to enable, if applicable for the VPN.

Show advanced options: Tap to set other options, depending on the type of VPN.

3.Tap SAVE to save the VPN.