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FlashStart's ClientShield configuration in Android

3min

Open the "OpenVPN for Android" app and click on the "+" symbol (top right) to add a new VPN profile

Creating new VPN in the Android operating system
New VPN


Click on "IMPORT" and select the certificate file you previously downloaded

You should find it in the "Downloads" folder.

Displaying the import menu
Import Menu


Enter a name to identify the VPN profile

For example CloudProtection (or leave the default one) and click the checkmark in the upper right corner to save the change.

Profile name entry
Profile name


Click on the pencil symbol next to the VPN name to change the settings

Enter the "2username" that you copied previously and choose a "password".

Basic CA Certificate Settings
vpn setting


Use the back button on your phone to return to the "PROFILES" menu

Test the VPN connection by clicking on the VPN name. If everything works correctly you can see the message "Initialization Sequence Completed" at the end of the OpenVPN Log.

Proof of VPN connection at the end of the OpenVPN Log
VPN Testing


Now open the "SETTINGS" menu and select the VPN name from the "Default VPN" section

Choice of the previously created VPN
choose VPN


Also select the "Reconnect on network change" field to enable it

Enabling Reconnect on Network Change
Enabling Reconnect on Network Change


Finally, open the "Connections" menu in your smartphone's settings

Click on "More connection settings" then on "VPN". Click on the gear symbol next to "OpenVPN for Android" and enable "Always-on VPN".

Enabling Always-on VPN from the connections menu
Always On VPN




Other ways to ask: » How to configure ClientShield for Android. » Configuring ClientShield for Android. How to.