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Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Add a Virtual Private Network

2026-10-22 22:20:18.188

Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Add a Virtual Private Network

Here's how to add a virtual private network (VPN) to your Galaxy S7 / S7 edge.
A virtual private network (VPN) encrypts your internet traffic and protects your online identity via a secured remote server and is most commonly used when remotely accessing company systems (e.g., company email, intranet sites, etc.).
Contact the VPN administrator for assistance with server info and credentials.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    >
    Connections
     >
    More connection settings
    .
  3. Tap
    VPN
    .
  4. Tap
    Basic VPN
    .
  5. Tap the
    ADD VPN
     (upper-right).
  6. If presented with a secure screen lock notification, tap
    OK
    .
    Refer to Set Up Screen Lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password only) for assistance.
  7. From the Name field, enter the appropriate name.
  8. From the Type field, tap the
    Dropdown menu icon Dropdown menu icon
    then select the appropriate VPN type:
    • PPTP
    • L2TP/IPSec PSK
    • L2TP/IPSec RSA
    • IPSec Hybrid RSA
    • IPSec Xauth PSK
    • IPSec Xauth RSA
    • IPSec IKEv2 PSK
    • IPSec IKEv2 RSA
  9. Enter the appropriate info into the applicable fields then tap
    SAVE
     (lower-right).
    If applicable, tap
    Show advanced options
     to configure the following:
    The available options vary depending upon the selected VPN type.
    • DNS search domains
    • DNS servers
    • Forwarding routes