PPTP on iOS

This step-by-step tutorial shows how to setup a PPTP connection on iOS 9.0 or later (iPhone, iPod, iPad)

Warning: Please be aware that PPTP has been considered insecure for a few years already and we don't recommend to use it for anything sensitive. It is a good choice for geo-unblocking, but nothing else if privacy and security are top priorities for you.

  1. Open Settings > General > VPN
  2. Open Add VPN Configuration...
    Type: PPTP
    Description: any description, e.g. vpn.ac PPTP
    Server: server hostname from https://vpn.ac/status such as nl3.vpn.ac - NOTE: if you are in China, you must use the alternative server addresses provided to you in the instructions for users in China.
    Account: your VPN username (NOT your email)
    Password: your VPN password (NOT your Client Area password)
    Encryption Level: Maximum **Send all traffic: **Enabled
    Proxy: Off

  3. Tap Done in upper-right corner to save the configuration.

PPTP on iOS

Slide the On/Off switch to Connect or Disconnect.

PPTP on iOS


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