Astrill Setup Manual:How to quickly configure PPTP/ L2TP /IPSec with profile configuration install method on iPad

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Step 1

Open Safari on your iPad, then login to Members section (https://members.astrill.com/). After that go to "VPN Services" (https://members.astrill.com/vpn-services.php) and then click on "iPhone/iPad/iPod Configurations".


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Step 2

Select what VPN locations and what VPN protocols you would like to use on iPad by switching ON/OFF button.


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Step 3

After you have made the selections, scroll down and click on "Create the config file" button.


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Step 4

Mobileconfig file will be created, click on that link to download to your iPad.


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Step 5

You will see "Install Profile" screen, tap on "Install" button.


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Step 6

You will get a confirmation message box, tap on "Install Now" button.


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Step 7

You will see "Profile Installed" on the screen, tap "Done" button.


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Step 8

Go to main screen, then tap on "Settings" icon.


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Step 9

On the Settings screen tap on "VPN" item on the left hand side. You should see all VPN locations and protocols that you have installed on "Astrill VPN" profile. Select the VPN you would like to connect to, and then tap on "OFF" button to start the VPN connection.


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Step 10

Once connected, you should see status "Connected" and VPN icon on top bar.


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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.

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