iOS - Installing OpenVPN Connect

This guide explains how to install and configure OpenVPN Connect on iOS and connect using configuration files.

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Step 1: Install OpenVPN Connect

Step 2: Generate a Configuration File

Step 3: Connect to PIA

Step 1: Install OpenVPN Connect

In the App Store, search for “OpenVPN Connect” and install the app.

Step 2: Generate a Configuration File

1. Go to the OpenVPN Configuration Generator page. If prompted, log into your PIA account. Select the OpenVPN version and device: iOS. 

2. Next, pick a location.

3. Scroll down, select a port, and tap Generate.

4. Open the browser downloads, then tap the downloaded file. This opens directly in OpenVPN Connect.

Step 3: Connect to PIA

1. When prompted to allow notifications, tap Allow or Don't Allow.

2. On the data collection, use, and retention page, tap Agree to proceed.

3. On the Get Connected screen, under the Upload File tab, select Add on the profile to connect to. 

4. The Profile Name and Server Hostname fields are filled in automatically. Enter the PIA username. 

5. Select Save Password, then enter the password, and tap Connect.

6. When prompted to allow PIA to add VPN configurations, tap Allow.

7. Enter the iOS passcode.

8. Once connected, Connected appears at the top of the screen. You can also see connection stats, such as data usage and duration.