VPN: iOS, iPhone, iPod, iPad Configuration

Setting up your pptp VPN under iOS

Setting up VPN access under iOS can be completed by following these step-by-step instructions.

iOS VPN Setup

  1. Find and tap the "Settings" app.
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  2. Tap the "General" section on the left-side list, then tap "Network" on the right.
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  3. Tap the VPN area.
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  4. Tap the "Add VPN Configuration..." area.
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  5. Tap the "PPTP" button at the top.
    Fill in the information as shown, substituting your short NAU username and password in the "Account" and "Password" section.
    Tap the "Save" button at the top.
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  6. Tap or slide the VPN switch to 'on'.
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  7. It will say "Authenticating" for a few seconds while it checks your password.
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  8. If successful, the status will say "Connected" followed by a timer showing how long you've been connected. Note, also, that a "VPN" section and switch has been added to the settings list on the left-hand side, to make future use simpler.
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NAU's VPN service allows users to securely connect to the Northern Arizona University network. 

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