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Here you can find setup information for your chosen VPN and also how to fix any problems you might encounter.

You can use the Table of Contents on the right hand side of this window to navigate between the different sections.


Install Guide



Step 1
Retrieve your VPN username and VPN password from the 'My Services' section of the Client Area:


Please note, the below is a screenshot of the Client Area. Use the link above, to access the Client Area.




Step 2
Go to App Store




Step 3
Search for OpenVPN Connect and then install/download the app.

After you install the App, you need to install StreamVia configuration files - so make sure you keep reading below (Step 4 onwards) for steps on how to do this!

There is also a direct link to the OpenVPN Connect App below:






Step 4
Next, we need to install our server options into the OpenVPN App.

There are 2 different types of configuration files, if you are connecting from a restricted location (UAE, Saudi, China, Egypt, etc) please use the 'NoHosts' link shown below.

Open the appropriate link below in the Safari web browser, these contain our iOS OpenVPN configuration files:


Regular options, for most users:

https://www.streamvia.mobi/openvpn/mobile/standard/




NoHosts options, for users in a restricted location:

https://www.streamvia.mobi/openvpn/mobile/standard-nohosts/




Step 5
With the link in Step 4 open, you will see a list of configuration files, similar to the below screenshot.

You should select the location you want to appear to be in; UK for UK sites, USA for USA sites, etc.

Tap on an option name, to download that configuration file.


Which options should I use?!

  • Port 1 is labelled 'Performance', these are typically the fastest
  • Port 2 is labelled 'Fallback', these may be required from some restricted locations
  • We recommend you experiment, to see which works best for you.




Step 6
Tap Download, the selected configuration file will then download to your device.




Step 7
To access the downloaded configuration file, tap the downward pointing arrow shown in the address bar.




Step 8
After tapping the downward pointing arrow, a menu will appear.

Tap Downloads from this new menu




Step 9
Your downloads will then be shown.

Tap the SV - xx - Port x - xxxx configuration file that you downloaded above




Step 10
You now need to share the downloaded configuration file, to the OpenVPN App.

Tap the Sharing Icon, the square with an arrow




Step 11
A sharing menu will appear, from the bottom of the screen.

Tap OpenVPN - this will send the configuration file, to the OpenVPN App.

If you do not see an OpenVPN option, scroll to the very end of the line (to the right), tap More, then OpenVPN.




Step 12
Tap Allow - although it is not strictly necessary, to allow notifications




Step 13
Tap Agree




Step 14
The Import Profile screen will appear, within the OpenVPN App

Tap Add




Step 15
Enter your VPN username, retrieved in Step 1 at the top of this guide, usually your email address.

Then, tap Add




Step 16
Tap Allow




Step 17
Your device will now prompt you to authorise the VPN configuration install.

If your device has TouchID or FaceID, you can use this.

Otherwise, you will be prompted for your numerical unlock code, the same code you use to unlock your device.




Step 18
At the time of writing, 01/10/21, there is a bug in OpenVPN. This only happens for the first configuration file that you import, i.e a brand new setup.

You may see the VPN configuration you are attempting to import, is shown twice as shown in the screenshot below. The workaround, is to exit and re-open the OpenVPN App.

If you see this, exit back to the main screen on your device - either pressing the button on the front, or swiping up from the bottom of the screen.




Step 19
Start the OpenVPN app again




Step 20
Now, you should just see 1 configuration file - not the duplicates.

Tap the pencil icon on the far right-hand side.




Step 21
Configure as follows, then tap Save top right

  • User name: Usually your email address, retrieved in Step 1 of this guide
  • Save password: Enabled
  • Password: Your VPN password, retrieved in Step 1 of this guide




Step 22
Move the VPN slider to the On position

Tap Yes if prompted to enable the VPN connection.




Step 23
When using OpenVPN, you must only use the OpenVPN App to connect and disconnect the VPN.

It is not possible to connect/disconnect the VPN from the main iOS VPN Settings, there is a note on that screen:




Fixing Problems

User Authentication Failed

Possible causes:

  • Wrong username/password, this is the most common, please see the steps below
  • Your account is suspended/expired
  • You have too many devices concurrently connected for your account
  • You do not have access to this server with your account



Step 1
Retrieve your VPN username and VPN password from the 'My Services' section of the Client Area:


Please note, the below is a screenshot of the Client Area. Use the link above, to access the Client Area.




Step 2
Tap OK




Step 3
Tap the pencil icon on the far right-hand side.




Step 4
Configure as follows, then tap Save top right

  • User name: Usually your email address, retrieved in Step 1 of this guide
  • Save password: Enabled
  • Password: Your VPN password, retrieved in Step 1 of this guide




Step 5
Move the VPN slider to the On position

Tap Yes if prompted to enable the VPN connection.




Failed to Import Profile


This occurs when you attempt to use 'Import Profile' with the 'URL' option - it is not possible to import our profiles using this method.


Please follow 'Step 4' onwards of the above Install Guide, this advises the correct proceedure to import our OpenVPN configuration files.

Or, get in touch with our support team and they will email you the configuration files to your device.


Cannot connect VPN from Settings

When using OpenVPN, you must only use the OpenVPN App to connect and disconnect the VPN.

It is not possible to connect/disconnect the VPN from the main iOS VPN Settings, there is a note on that screen:




Other Guides

Install More VPN Options


Step 1
There are 2 different types of configuration files, if you are connecting from a restricted location (UAE, Saudi, China, Egypt, etc) please use the 'NoHosts' link shown below.

Open the appropriate link below in the Safari web browser, these contain our iOS OpenVPN configuration files:


Regular options, for most users:

https://www.streamvia.mobi/openvpn/mobile/standard/




NoHosts options, for users in a restricted location:

https://www.streamvia.mobi/openvpn/mobile/standard-nohosts/




Step 2
With the link in Step 1 open, you will see a list of configuration files, similar to the below screenshot.

You should select the location you want to appear to be in; UK for UK sites, USA for USA sites, etc.

Tap on an option name, to download that configuration file.


Which options should I use?!

  • Port 1 is labelled 'Performance', these are typically the fastest
  • Port 2 is labelled 'Fallback', these may be required from some restricted locations
  • We recommend you experiment, to see which works best for you.




Step 3
Tap Download, the selected configuration file will then download to your device.




Step 4
To access the downloaded configuration file, tap the downward pointing arrow shown in the address bar.




Step 5
After tapping the downward pointing arrow, a menu will appear.

Tap Downloads from this new menu




Step 6
Your downloads will then be shown.

Tap the SV - xx - Port x - xxxx configuration file that you downloaded above




Step 7
You now need to share the downloaded configuration file, to the OpenVPN App.

Tap the Sharing Icon, the square with an arrow




Step 8
A sharing menu will appear, from the bottom of the screen.

Tap OpenVPN - this will send the configuration file, to the OpenVPN App.




Step 9
The Import Profile screen will appear, within the OpenVPN App

Tap Add




Step 10
Configure as follows, then tap Add top right

  • User name: Usually your email address, retrieved in Step 1 of this guide
  • Save password: Enabled
  • Password: Your VPN password, retrieved in Step 1 of this guide




Step 11
Move the VPN slider to the On position, for the new VPN option you have installed





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