Samsung Galaxy A12 - Add a Virtual Private Network
Here's how to add a virtual private network (VPN) to your Galaxy A12.
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 admin for assistance with server info and credentials.
- From a Home screen, swipe up to access the apps screen.
- Navigate:.SettingsConnectionsMore connection settings
- TapVPN.
- Tap theMenu icon(upper-right).
- TapAdd VPN profile.
- If presented with a lock screen notification, tapOK.Refer to Enable Screen Lock for assistance.
- From the Name field, enter the appropriate name.
- From the Type field, tap theDropdown menuthen select the VPN type:
- PPTP
- L2TP/IPSec PSK
- L2TP/IPSec RSA
- IPSec Xauth PSK
- IPSec Xauth RSA
- IPSec Hybrid RSA
- IKEv2/IPSec MSCHAPv2
- IPSec IKEv2 PSK
- IPSec IKEv2 RSA
- Enter the required info into the applicable fields:The available options vary depending upon the selected VPN type.
- Server address
- Username
- Password
- If applicable, tapShow advanced optionsto configure the following:
- DNS search domains
- DNS servers
- Forwarding routes
- TapSave(lower-right).
