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Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Add a Virtual Private Network

2026-10-22 21:18:59.074

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+ - Add a Virtual Private Network

Here's how to add a virtual private network (VPN) to your Galaxy S8 / S8+.
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.).
  1. From a Home screen, touch and swipe up or down to display all apps.
    These instructions apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Connections Connections settings icon
    More connection settings
    .
  3. Tap
    VPN
    .
  4. Tap the
    Menu icon
     More menu icon (upper-right), then tap
    Add VPN profile
    .
  5. If presented with a lock screen notification, tap
    OK
    .
  6. From the Name field, enter the appropriate name.
    Contact the VPN administrator for assistance with server information and credentials.
    The options may vary when selecting Advanced IPsec VPN.
  7. From the Type field, tap the
    Dropdown menu
     Drop down menu icon then select the VPN type:
    • PPTP
    • L2TP/IPSec PSK
    • L2TP/IPsec RSA
    • IPSec Hybrid RSA
    • IPSec Xauth PSK
  8. Enter the required information 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.
    • Server address
    • DNS search domains
    • DNS servers
    • Forwarding routes