Astrill Setup Manual:How to configure PPTP on Android ICS

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Attention! PPTP protocol won't be supported by Astrill after 1st January, 2021.


Step 1


On the main screen tap on Settings icon.


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Step 2

On Settings screen, under Wireless and network Tap on More...


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Step 3

Tap on VPN.


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Step 4

Tap on Add VPN network.


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Step 5

Here is a link to all VPN servers. (https://members.astrill.com/tools/vpn-servers)

   For Name type in Astrill PPTP.
   For Type select PPTP
   For Server address type in GTX1.ASTRILL.NET (always check Servers List)
   Once you are done, tap on Save button


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Step 6

Tap on Astrill PPTP to select VPN connection we just created.

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Step 7

Before you can connect, you will be prompt to enter your username and password.

   For Username type in Your Astrill VPN membership email
   For Password type in Your Astrill VPN membership password
   Once you are done, tap on Connect button

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Step 8

Once connected, you will see Connected under Astrill PPTP. Also you will see a key icon in title bar. This indicates that VPN connection is successful and VPN is ON.


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Step 9

If you want to disconnect from VPN, tap on Astrill PPTP and then top on Disconnect button.


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NOTE: When using PPTP/L2TP/IPSec VPN over 3G connection, make sure proxy settings are disabled. As it's likely these protocols can't work over proxy.