FAQ
VPN Setup Guides
Complete setup instructions for all major platforms. Get connected in minutes with our step-by-step guides.
Quick Start: Download your .ovpn file from the VIP72 panel → import it into an OpenVPN-TCP client → use your account username and password
Windows 10/11 Setup
Install OpenVPN
Download “OpenVPN GUI” from openvpn.net and finish the wizard (includes TAP driver).
Place Configuration Files
Copy your .ovpn file into
C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config\
Run as admin & connect
Right-click OpenVPN GUI → Run as administrator → Connect → choose the file
Enter Credentials
- Username = your account code
- Leave password blank unless VIP72 supplied one
- Click Save only on a trusted PC
Verify Connection
Wait for “Initialization Sequence Completed” (tray icon turns green)
Visit ipleak.net — IP/DNS should show the VPN exit, not your ISP.
Advanced Options
Auto-connect: create a scheduled task for
openvpn-gui --connect <file>
Kill-switch: in OpenVPN GUI → Settings → Advanced → Block Internet while reconnecting
Monterey -> Tahoe
Install VPN client
Import Configuration
Double-click the .ovpn; Tunnelblick prompts “Only Me” or “All Users.”
Connect
Allow macOS to add the VPN profile, then enter your account code if asked
Confirm
A VPN icon appears in the menu bar; IP-check sites should show the VPN address
Autostart / logout
Tunnelblick: Preferences → Configurations → Connect when Tunnelblick launches.
Linux (Debian/Ubuntu/Fedora/Arch, etc.)
OpenVPN CLI quickest path
sudo apt install openvpn # dnf install openvpn on Fedora sudo openvpn --config ~/Downloads/vip72.ovpn
Enter account code, watch for “Initialization Sequence Completed.”
Stop with Ctrl +C.
NetworkManager GUI (GNOME/KDE)
sudo apt install network-manager-openvpn-gnome
Then: Settings ▸ Network ▸ VPN ▸ + ▸ Import from file… ▸ select vip72.ovpn.
Pro Tips
Disable IPv6 (sysctl or NetworkManager) if you want zero chance of v6 leaks.
If the .ovpn uses a .onion remote, install tor, start the service, and retry.
iOS (iPhone / iPad)
Install VPN client
Install OpenVPN Connect from the App Store.
Transfer Configuration
Send the .ovpn file to the device
- iCloud Drive
- AirDrop
- Email attachment
Import & Connect
- Tap Open in OpenVPN → Add
- Enter the account code → Connect. A “VPN” badge shows in the status bar
Reliability Tips
In the app settings, enable Seamless Tunnel / Reconnect on wake to prevent dropouts.
iOS (iPhone / iPad)
Setup for Android 11+ and ChromeOS devices with Play Store access
Install VPN client
Install OpenVPN Connect from Google Play.
Get Configuration File
Transfer the config file via:
- Download in desktop mode
- USB transfer
- Cloud storage
Import & Connect
- In the VPN app: Import → Select file → Connect
- Approve the VPN request dialog when prompted
Keep-Alive Tips
Disable battery optimization for the VPN app
Set "Reconnection retries = unlimited" in OpenVPN GUI
Routers & Other Gear
Configure VPN at the router level for network-wide protection
Compatible Firmware
OpenWrt
PopularDD-WRT
LegacyTomato
AlternativeConfiguration Setup
Paste .ovpn contents into router's OpenVPN section
Enter the account code as the username
Network Protection
Point router DNS to a no-log resolver (or VIP72 DNS if provided).
Network-Wide Benefits
Enable firewall rules/kill-switch so all LAN traffic goes through the tunnel.
One router = one VPN connection covering every device.