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VPN SETUP · iPHONE & iPAD

Set up VPN on iPhone & iPad.

Follow the recommended setup for iPhone or iPad, or choose a supported manual connection method when you need it.

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Quick setup

The quickest way to connect on iPhone or iPad

Have an active VPN-Accounts.com account, your VPN credentials and a working internet connection ready.

Download VPNClient
Download on the App Store

If iOS or iPadOS requests permission to add a VPN configuration, review and approve the normal permission required for VPNClient to establish the connection.

Each customer VPN account supports up to 10 simultaneous connections.

  1. 01

    Download VPNClient from the App Store.

  2. 02

    Open the app.

  3. 03

    Enter the VPN account details supplied after purchase.

  4. 04

    Choose a current VPN server location.

  5. 05

    Start with WireGuard.

  6. 06

    Connect.

Install and connect

Set up VPNClient on iPhone or iPad

The connection flow stays concise and avoids temporary dialog wording that can vary by iOS or iPadOS version.

  1. 01

    Download VPNClient

    Install the current VPNClient from the verified App Store destination on this page.

  2. 02

    Open the app

    Launch VPNClient on the iPhone or iPad after installation.

  3. 03

    Sign in

    Enter the VPN account credentials supplied after purchase.

  4. 04

    Approve VPN configuration

    Review and approve the normal iOS or iPadOS permission required for the app to add a VPN configuration.

  5. 05

    Choose a server

    Start nearby, or choose a specific country when its visible VPN IP location matters.

  6. 06

    Choose and connect

    Start with WireGuard, connect, and confirm that VPNClient shows the active connection and selected server.

Connected?

VPNClient should show an active connection and the selected VPN server.

Check the connection

What VPNClient looks like on iPhone

Illustrative VPNClient server list on iPhone
Choose a current VPN server location
Illustrative VPNClient connection settings on iPhone
Choose WireGuard or an OpenVPN connection option

App connection choice

Which iPhone VPN connection option should I use?

Start with WireGuard. Broader protocol explanations are available in the VPN FAQ.

01

Recommended starting point

WireGuard

The modern starting option exposed by the current iPhone and iPad VPNClient.

02

Current OpenVPN option

UDP OpenVPN

A current app option where a UDP-based connection works well.

03

TCP-based alternative

TCP OpenVPN

An alternative when a TCP-based OpenVPN connection is more useful.

Manual built-in option

Prefer the built-in iPhone or iPad VPN settings?

VPNClient remains the recommended normal setup. Manual IKEv2 is a separate built-in iOS and iPadOS option.

Server Address
Selected current server hostname
Remote ID
Selected current server hostname
Local ID
Your VPN username

Example only: if you choose uk1.ipcover.net, use that hostname for both Server Address and Remote ID. Use your VPN username as Local ID. Choose a current hostname.

  1. 01

    Open the VPN configuration area in iOS or iPadOS Settings.

  2. 02

    Add a new IKEv2 VPN configuration.

  3. 03

    Enter a descriptive name for the connection.

  4. 04

    Use the selected hostname as the Server Address.

  5. 05

    Use the same hostname as the Remote ID.

  6. 06

    Use your VPN username as the Local ID.

  7. 07

    Enter the required VPN account credentials when requested.

  8. 08

    Save the configuration and connect.

Exact authentication fields can vary with the current system screen. Do not invent certificate, proxy or secret values; ask Support if the required account-authentication choice is unclear.

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Connection checks

VPNClient not connecting on iPhone or iPad?

A VPN changes the network route and visible public VPN IP. GPS, Apple ID region, App Store region, app permissions and account settings can remain separate signals.

  1. Confirm the VPN account credentials.
  2. Restart VPNClient.
  3. Try another current server in the same country.
  4. Try WireGuard or an OpenVPN option.
  5. Compare Wi-Fi with mobile data and record the exact error.

iPhone & iPad FAQ

iOS and iPadOS setup answers

For broader product questions, visit the VPN FAQ.

What is the easiest way to set up VPN on iPhone?

Install VPNClient from the App Store, sign in with the VPN account details supplied after purchase, choose a current server and start with WireGuard.

Does VPNClient work on iPad?

Yes. The current App Store VPNClient is the normal app-based setup path for both iPhone and iPad.

Which VPN connection option should I use?

Start with WireGuard. UDP OpenVPN and TCP OpenVPN are current alternatives inside VPNClient when another connection type is useful.

Can I use the built-in iPhone VPN settings with IKEv2?

Yes. Manual IKEv2 is a separate built-in iOS and iPadOS setup option. It is not presented as an IKEv2 option inside VPNClient.

Where do I choose a VPN server?

Choose a current location inside VPNClient. A nearby server is a practical starting point; choose a specific country when visible VPN IP location matters.

What should I do if VPNClient will not connect?

Confirm the account details, restart VPNClient, try another current server, try WireGuard or an OpenVPN option, and compare Wi-Fi with mobile data before contacting Support.

iPhone and iPad VPN access

Ready to connect on iPhone or iPad?

Install the current VPNClient, or get VPN access before you begin.

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