WHAT IS OPENVPN CONNECT?

The OpenVPN Connect app does NOT independently provide a VPN service. It is a client application that establishes and transports data over an encrypted secure tunnel via the internet, using the OpenVPN protocol, to a VPN server.

WHICH VPN SERVICES CAN BE USED WITH OPENVPN CONNECT?

OpenVPN Connect is the only VPN client created, developed, and maintained by OpenVPN Inc. Our customers use it with our business solutions, listed below, for secure remote access, enforcing zero trust network access (ZTNA), protecting access to SaaS apps, securing IoT communications, and in many other scenarios.

⇨ OpenVPN Cloud: This cloud-delivered service integrates virtual networking with essential secure access service edge (SASE) capabilities such as firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS), intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS), DNS-based content filtering, and zero-trust network access (ZTNA). Using OpenVPN Cloud, businesses can quickly deploy and manage a secure overlay network that connects all of their applications, private networks, workforce, and IoT/IIoT devices without owning and operating a multitude of complex, hard-to-scale security and data networking gear. OpenVPN Cloud can be accessed from more than 30 worldwide locations and uses patent-pending technologies to create a full-mesh network topology for improved performance and routing to private applications—hosted on multiple connected networks—simply by using the application name (for example, app.mycompany.com).

⇨ OpenVPN Access Server: This self-hosted VPN solution for remote access and site-to-site networking provides granular access control and supports SAML, RADIUS, LDAP, and PAM for user authentication. It can be deployed as a cluster to provide active/active redundancy and for operating at high scale.

OpenVPN Connect can also be used to connect to any server or service compatible with OpenVPN protocol or running the open source Community edition.

HOW TO USE OPENVPN CONNECT?

OpenVPN Connect receives configuration information for the VPN server using a “connection profile” file. It can be imported into the app using a file with a .ovpn file extension or a website URL. The file or website URL and user credentials are provided by the VPN service administrator.

OpenVPN Connect is the official VPN client application developed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc. It serves as a user-friendly interface for connecting to VPN servers using the OpenVPN protocol. The app is available on various platforms, including Android and iOS, allowing users to establish secure and encrypted connections on their mobile devices. Its primary function is to protect user data and privacy by routing internet traffic through a VPN server, masking their IP address and preventing eavesdropping from third parties.

The app supports both OpenVPN Access Server and OpenVPN Cloud, providing compatibility with a wide range of VPN services. Users can import OpenVPN configuration files (typically with a .ovpn extension) or connect directly to OpenVPN servers using their credentials. Key features include automatic connection on untrusted Wi-Fi networks, which helps maintain security when using public hotspots, and support for various authentication methods, such as username/password, certificates, and multi-factor authentication. OpenVPN Connect is widely regarded as a reliable and secure VPN client, making it a popular choice for individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their online privacy and security. The application is often utilized for secure remote access to internal networks, bypassing geographical restrictions, and protecting sensitive data during transit.