Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection
Depending on the type of VPN, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security
certificates before you can connect to your company's local network. You can get this information
from your network administrator.
To connect to a VPN, you must have Mobile data enabled, or your phone must be connected to a
Wi-Fi network. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see
Mobile Networks and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.
Set a Screen Lock
Before setting up a VPN, you must set a screen lock to prevent access to your phone by
unauthorized users. PIN or password screen locks provide sufficient security to set up trusted
credential storage.
1. Press
and touch
2. Touch Lock screen > Screen lock.
3. Choose a PIN or Password screen lock, and then follow the prompts to configure the screen
lock. For more information, see Lock Screen.
Add a VPN
The following procedures outline the method to use when adding a VPN connection.
1. Press
and touch
2. Touch
and then enter the information for the new VPN. The information you may need to
enter includes Name, Type, Server address, and other information for your VPN network.
Consult your network administrator for more details.
3. When finished, touch Save.
Connect to a VPN
The following describes how to connect to a VPN.
1. Press
and touch
2. In the VPNs section, touch a VPN.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your login credentials and connect. When you are connected, the
Web and Data
> Settings > My device tab.
> Settings > Connections tab > More networks > VPN.
> Settings > Connections tab > More networks > VPN.
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