Questions tagged [openvpn]
OpenVPN is a type of VPN. It is currently only supported by aftermarket Android firmwares (custom ROMs).
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I have a rooted Android 14 - I want to share its VPN connection with a printer
I originally thought what I am trying to do is extremely simple, but for the past few hours, I discovered it really isn't.
I have a rooted Pixel 7 running Android 14 in a remote storage unit. In that ...
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Redirect Android HTTP traffic through OpenVPN UDP connection
I have set up a server with OpenVPN and Squid, by making my computer connect to the server's OpenVPN (TUN interface UDP connection), we are in the same LAN network, and Squid on this server allows my ...
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OpenVpn Android: failed to parse certificates
I have a config file that works in windows, but when I try to use this file in the OpenVpn Android application, I get an error that says that it is not possible to parse the files ca.crt, cer.crt, cer....
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Installed OpenVPN server on rooted Android, but routing is not working
I wanted to install OpenVPN server on rooted Android and found a solution on StackExchange. I rooted my phone, installed Linux Deploy, installed Ubuntu in it and compiled latest OpenVPN server and ...
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Using a VPN Server on Android device in order to perform remote vulnerability scan
I am working on an Android Java application that performs a vulnerability scan of the network where the mobile device is. Since I cannot install any type of vulnerability scan tool on Android I would ...
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Connecting to OpenVPN running on OpenWrt from Android
OpenVPN 2.5.3 aarch64-openwrt-linux-gnu [SSL (OpenSSL)] [LZO] [LZ4] [EPOLL] [MH/PKTINFO] [AEAD]
library versions: OpenSSL 1.1.1l 24 Aug 2021, LZO 2.10
I installed OpenVPN on the latest OpenWrt 21.02....
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How to configure AWS VPN with Federated authentication on Android?
I have an AWS Client VPN that I use successfully in my laptop. Nonetheless I've not been able to configure it on my Android phone.
The issue is, I think, that this VPN uses federated authentication (...
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How to add scramble support for Open VPN for Android Client
Obfuscation is known to bypass restrictive firewalls and DPI of some ISPs. I am wondering why this hasn't been implemented officially in the client, given that its open source.
This has been done for ...
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How to exclude a specific destination IP from VPN?
I want to route a specific IP address from hotspot (wlan0) to Mobile Data (rmnet_data1) interface on Android 11, bypassing VPN.
I use my phone as a hotspot and also with the help of an app called &...
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Is it possible to automate a complex task without using apps or rooting? If not, which is recommended?
So, we are part of a company that provides VPN services to retailers. One of our clients doesn't want to have their employees open up the VPN and login every time they turn the device (an Android ...
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Disconnected by openvpn server in first two hours [closed]
I have setup the openvpn server and client. The client could connect to the server. Then, the server will aways disconnect the client after around two hours(refer to the log of server). And to my ...
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VPN hotspot with setting for any VPN server preferably opensource
I've tried web search and installed one VPN hotspot app (be.mygod.vpnhotspot) from google play, but could not find in it settings for VPN server ip.
The task in to connect to my OpenVPN server and ...
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Troubleshoot VPN issues on Android
I'm using the Always-on VPN feature of Android to ensure a VPN connection. Whether I'm using OpenVPN or Strongswan as a client I always have connection issues on Android if the network node changes. ...
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Google Play does not install applications through OpenVPN connect
Google Play works fine as application browser, but fails to install any app when OpenVPN is active. The same problem repeats on 3 phones from different vendors.
How to investigate?
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OpenVPN is asking for client certificate where it shouldn't
I have imported the client config file to official OpenVPN client for Android.
The config file contains CA cert but no client cert or key. That's fine because i have auth-user-pass directive in it.
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How to get shared files from Windows on Android through the Internet?
I have a Wi-Fi router in the home. My PC constantly connected to the router, and it's IPv4 is 192.168.0.100 (static). Also I always know a global IPv4 of the router (NAT is disabled). On the PC I have ...
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Android 9: OpenVPN Per App
First: this question is not a duplicate of:
This question: I don't want to use SOCKS, and I am not asking about Lollipop.
This question: No answer, and different use case
This question: I don't have ...
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Google Play does not download application when VPN connection is active
I use OpenVPN Connect. When VPN connection is active Google Play can show pages, pictures, video, but does not download the application: "pending...".
To begin download I need to disable VPN, then it ...
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Is there a way to always fire up my express VPN app whenever I open an incognito tab in chrome?
Is there a way to always fire up my express VPN app whenever I open an incognito tab in chrome?
Basically something like a batch file or shell script maybe that can trigger this?
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Can we make a Vpn server run on Android?
Can we make a Vpn server run on Android. Can applications do this? If yes, which protocols are supported and is this a good idea to use such apps? If not, what are some issues that we may face?
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VPN disconnects immediately
My android phone connect to VPN then immediately disconnects, I tried most of VPNs on Google Play Store but it's not working.
OpenVPN connects barely and disconnects in less than 1 minute, my network ...
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How to use Tasker with the new OpenVPN version?
I usually use OpenVPN Connect android client for connecting to my OpenVPN server in a raspberry. I also use Tasker to automatically connect to the VPN when I am outside from home. My configuration is:
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How to connect new user to hotspot while vpn running?
I'm running marshmallow (6.0.1) rooted. I run the following commands
iptables -F
iptables -t filter -F FORWARD
iptables -t nat -F POSTROUTING
iptables -t filter -I FORWARD -j ACCEPT
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OpenVPN start & connect at boot time
How to start & connect OpenVPN at boot time? Please note that we are using Android 6.0 and OpenVPN 0.6.73.
Using the paid Tasker app is not an option.
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Unable to connect to VPN through OpenVPN app
I have imported the .ovpn file, but when I try to connect I get the following error:
OpenVPN core error: option_error: cannot connect via TCP-based proxy
because no TCP server entries exist in ...
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How to automatically reconnect VPN on network change?
I'm using a VPN service, but so far I've only been using it on my computer. Now I'd like to have it on my phone as well. The service I use allow up to four simultaneous connections, so that isn't an ...
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How to exclude specific apps from using the VPN connection on Android?
I'm trying to exclude certain apps from using the VPN connection that is created on android so that those apps make a direct/proxy connection rather than through the VPN server. I use OpenVPN for ...
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How to create a VPN over Tor connection on android?
I am trying to setup a VPN over TOR connection on my phone so that the connection looks like this: -
My device -> Tor -> VPN -> Internet
I use orbot , OpenVPN connect app and also orwall. I ran ...
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Lollipop: OpenVPN connects, no data. Jellybean: Connects, gets data
I have 2 Azpen tablets, one running 5.1.1, the other running 4.2.2. I have an OpenVPN server and I am able to connect and use it successfully with a variety of devices (Windows, Linux, and the 4.2.2 ...
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Using OpenVPN Connect in power saving mode
On a Galaxy S6 with Android 6.0.1 I use OpenVPN Connect.
It works properly when the device is not in power saving mode. However when I turn the power saving on, the OpenVPN connection immediately ...
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CSipSimple: Making calls through OpenVPN
I have an Asterisk server configured at home. It works well, and I am able to make calls to other devices internally over LAN or Wi-Fi - as well as outbound to a VoIP provider. I use CSipSimple as the ...
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OpenVPN DNS on non rooted device
I am trying to get OpenVPN working on my Android device using the official OpenVPN app from the app store. I am running on a Verizon S6 running 5.1.1 and do not have root on the device. I have ...
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Why doesn't my VPN client transition between mobile to Wi-Fi?
I'm experiencing slightly odd behavior from my VPN on a Note 4, Android 5.0.1. It appears to work as far as routing my traffic is concerned, but if I leave an area with Wi-Fi and come back, it stays ...
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OpenVPN Connect (Android): How to allow local traffic to bypass VPN
I use the OpenVPN Connect app on my Android devices to route my internet traffic through commercial VPN Service providers (Private Internet Access and IPVanish).
I can access the internet through the ...
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Bypass Internet in mobile
ur college provides wifi,but it cannot be used by mobile devices.. Wifi is connected.. Only app notification are received.. Whatsapp works(images/videos can't be downloaded.. Only text ) have tried ...
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How do I configure OpenVpn for android?
I've installed OpenVPN for Android on my Android 4.2.2 (Micromax A74) and Now I want to configure it in order to connect/active VPN.
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Being able to access LAN while using VPN
On Ubuntu, using network-manager, I am able to acces my local LAN while at the same time using a VPN to access internet.
On android 4.4.4, I am using the app of my VPN provider (PIA), and there is no ...
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How can I extract .rar file in my SD card?
I have downloaded a VPN configuration file in .rar format but i can't extract it in my SD card. I tried Andro Zip and WinRar app for this purpose but still I can't do it. It only opens the files and ...
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How do I tether with vpn on Lollipop?
How do I tether with VPN on Lollipop?
I have root. I found the following guide, but don't fully understand the instructions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33749904&postcount=10
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Openvpn on Android: Doesn't appear to be routing through tunnel
I just noticed that my Android (running CM11) is not correctly routing my traffic to my openvpn server. I noticed when I was looking at the current connections on my OpenWRT router that I could see ...
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Why does Orbot need root for transparent proxying but OpenVPN doesn't?
Orbot requires a rooted device for transparently providing proxying to all applications, but if I understand correctly, the application OpenVPN doesn't.
I understand those two applications do ...
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Can't connect to OpenVPN properly on Lollipop
I'm having a problem similar to that described here: https://forums.openvpn.net/topic17851.html - namely I have a home OpenVPN server set-up that I can connect to with my Linux machines and with ...
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Connect to local network with OpenVPN . Problem: Local IP address unset but adding route?
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I do want to connect to some services (e.g. file server, IP camera etc) in my home network from my mobile phone by using VPN. I use Tomato Version 1.28 (shibby) on my Netgear WNR3500L v2 ...
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How to re-enable all screen lock types after uninstalling OpenVPN connect?
I installed OpenVPN Connect on my Samsung Galaxy S4. The app forced me to pick a screen lock, which I set to PIN.
However, I've cleared all application data regarding to OpenVPN Connect and also ...
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Is it possible to retrieve a password stored in OpenVPN?
I reinstalled my Mac and forgot to backup my username and password to my VPN provider.
The good thing is I also have VPN installed on my android where it works fine and logs in automatically. So the ...
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OpenVPN vs built in vpn
I am running an openvpn server with open key infrastructure at home that I connect to whenever I'm away. I am at the moment running this via the official openvpn client app, but found that there is a ...
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Automatic system-wide proxy
When I'm on a public network that I don't trust, I use a combination of ConnectBot and ProxyDroid (with "Global Proxy" enabled) to tunnel my phone's traffic through a trusted server that I control. ...
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VPN client based web browser for Android to cross over all STUN/TURN/ICE/NAT issues and have a freedom of multimedia
Its too hard to first build one apps and then its nightmare to make the network work. Is it not possible in Android Mobile/Tablet and all Chrome browsers default to have VPN Client embedded? So that ...
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How do I make OpenVPN Connect honour the keepalive setting?
I've got an OpenVPN server and a Android OpenVPN client (OpenVPN Connect). In the server config I've configured it to use a less often than standard keepalive ping. By default, it's a ping every 10 ...
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Cyanogenmod 7 OpenVPN DNS not working
I want to route all the internet traffic of my phone through my VPN.
I configured OpenVPN on my htc Desire with Cyanogenmod 7.2.0.1-bravo through the integrated VPN settings dialog.
When I activate ...
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