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Samsung Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23 Ultra - Add a Virtual Private Network

2026-10-22 19:14:58.971

Samsung Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23 Ultra - Add a Virtual Private Network

Here's how to add a virtual private network (VPN) to your Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23+ / Galaxy S23 Ultra.
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.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up 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 the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right).
  5. Tap
    Add VPN profile
    .
  6. If presented with a lock screen notification, tap
    OK
    .
    Refer to Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock for assistance.
  7. From the Name field, enter the appropriate name.
  8. From the Type field, tap the
    Dropdown menu
     then select the VPN type:
    • PPTP
    • L2TP/IPSec PSK
    • L2TP/IPSec RSA
    • IPSec Xauth PSK
    • IPSec Xauth RSA
    • IPSec Hybrid RSA
    • IKEv2/IPSec MSCHAPv2
    • IKEv2/IPSec PSK
    • IKEv2/IPSec RSA
  9. Enter the required 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
    • Username
    • Password