What is PPTP VPN?
PPTP VPN is short for “Point to Point Protocol” supported by Microsoft dial-up. It is known for being very user-friendly and so easy to set up since all you need Host Name, Login and Password in the settings section of your network. PPTP VPN work best on hand devices, such as: smartphones and tablets. Iphone, Ipod Touch, Android, and Windows Mobile are some examples of the devices that work perfectly with PPTP VPN. Moreover, PPTP VPN are generally faster protocols than others, like: OpenVPN and SSL VPN. PPTP VPN are used as a means to surf the web anonymously and be protected from cyber threats. You can also use this protocol to access blocked websites and services on the internet, or bypass geographically restricted web content if you are travelling or located in a country where you don’t have access to popular social networks (e.g: Facebook, Twitter) or media streaming services (Youtube, Netflix, Hulu), like it is in China, Iran or Oman, for instance.
In this article we explain how you can simply configure PPTP VPN on your Android Lollipop device. Just Follow the steps below:
1. From your “Home Screen“, go to Settings
2. Tap on More
3. Tap on VPN
4. Tap on the +.sign on the top left corner, next to the search icon
5. Enter the VPN name you want, and then:
a) Select “PPTP” as a “Type”.
b) Set “Server Address” from this list: “My Servers” (ex: ro1.ibvpn.com).
c) Save.
How to use personal PPTP VPN with your Android Lollipop:
• Head over to VPN settings (Settings>More>VPN)
• Tap on the VPN network which you have already configured
• Type in your username and password, then tap Connect. Your username (e-mail address) and password (VPN passoword) can be viewed from the client field under “My Details”
• You will find a small key-like icon on the left corner in your notification bar, this icon indicated that your phone is connected to the VPN
• Check your IP address
Congratulations! You have successfully configured PPTP VPN on your Android Lollipop. If you face any problems, please contact your VPN service provider for support.
