How to Connect to OpenVPN on Android

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Feb 01, 2025

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Setting up a VPN on Android can seem like a daunting task. Especially if you're doing it for the first time. Different protocols, providers, apps - it's easy to get confused. But don't worry! In this article, we'll break down how to quickly and securely connect to a VPN using one of the most reliable protocols - OpenVPN.

####Connect VPN with OpenVPN Connect on Android OS

OpenVPN is an open source protocol. It allows you to create secure digital tunnels between the client and the server to bypass censorship, protect data when connecting to public networks and surf the Internet anonymously.

OpenVPN Connect is the official application for working with the OpenVPN protocol. The program allows you to easily connect to servers via .ovpn configuration files.

To connect VPN using OpenVPN Connect on Android, follow these steps:

- <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.openvpn.openvpn&hl=en" target="_blank">Download</a> the OpenVPN Connect app from Google Play and install it on your phone.

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- <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/proxy/" target="_blank">Go</a> to the App Cyber Yozh website, to the proxy rental section. Select the proxy that says **UDP support or VPN access**.

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- Click on the icon next to the one that says **OpenVPN Configuration**. Or click on the inscription itself.

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- Once the file is downloaded to your phone's memory, open it.

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- The system may suggest an application to open the file with. Select OpenVPN Connect. Immediately a message will appear where the program will ask you to confirm your actions. **Click OK**.

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- Next, fill out the form. You can leave the default profile name. Or rename it however you want. For example "CyberYozh VPN". Click on the **Save password** checkbox. The password field will open. Enter the login and password of the App CyberYozh VPN. Click on the **Connect** button to connect to this VPN.

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- A warning will appear that the profile does not include a client certificate. You don't have to worry about that. It's just that some configs include certificates for authentication. But since we entered the login and password for authentication in the previous step and saved the data, we don't need a certificate. Click Continue.

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- The VPN will start working. You can see this by the green indicator of the switch. To disable the VPN, click the switch again.

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####Customizing the app

When you connect the config from App CyberYozh your IP will immediately change to the IP of the proxy However, for better performance it is worth doing the OpenVPN Connect configuration settings.

The actions are as follows:

- Open the OpenVPN Connect app. Click on the menu icon. These are the three horizontal bars in the upper left corner of the screen.

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- Select **Settings**. This will open the settings menu. Next, you need to select options for customized VPN configuration. Below are the settings recommended by App CyberYozh experts. Following these recommendations, you will ensure maximum security and stability of your connection. These settings will help protect your data and make using a VPN even more reliable.

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-** VPN Protocol**. Select **Adaptive**. App CyberYozh's VPN works using two protocols (TCP and UDP). They will switch depending on the site. By working with two protocols at the same time, you reduce the risk of having your accounts blocked.

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- **Connection Timeout**. Select **Continuously retry** to have the VPN constantly reconnect in the event of a connection failure.

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- **Battery Saver**. If enabled, the app will pause the VPN when the screen is off to save power. We recommend leaving this option disabled.

- **Seamless Tunnel**. This option allows you to avoid real IP drain in case of VPN server failure and micro-breaks. It's better to have temporary internet loss than to reveal your IP or DNS.

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- In **Launch Options**, put the switch to **Restore connection**. The option will prevent you from connecting with your IP if you had to restart the device.

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- **DNS Fallback**. If the connection to the VPN server fails, your local ISP's DNS IP address may be leaked. With this option, in case of malfunction, only Google DNS will be listed, which is much safer.

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####Verify geolocation and IP

After installing the app and connecting the VPN from App CyberYozh, everything should work. To test this, start the VPN in OpenVPN Connect on your phone, open a browser and select any IP scanner. If you have configured everything correctly, the country will change.

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Before working, we strongly recommend checking if your IP address is clean in <a href="https://app.cyberyozh.com/checkers/ip-address/" target="_blank">our checker</a>.

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####Conclusion

OpenVPN is a versatile solution for a secure internet connection, suitable for both personal and professional use. Following this guide, you will be able to set up a VPN, protect your data, bypass blockers and check your connection with an IP address checker. It's simple and effective!

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