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How to Setup VPN Manually on Xiaomi Phone?

Feb 03, 2015
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NOTE
You are recommended to use the PureVPN Android app, which is compatible with Android 8.0 and above and can be downloaded from Google Play. Click πŸ‘‰here to download the app. If you are running an older operating system, you might experience an incompatibility error and will have to manually configure PPTP connection settings instead.

Things to Consider:

  1. You have a working internet connection
  2. An android device (Smartphone, Tablet etc.)
  3. Own a premium PureVPN account (If you do not already own one, you can buy a subscription from πŸ‘‰ here.

To make effective use of PureVPN on Xiaomi phones, you always have the option to configure it manually. Once done correctly, the possibilities are limitless. To start configuring VPN on your Xiaomi phone you will need to follow the steps provided below πŸ‘‡

  • On your Android device, tap Settings βš™οΈ
  • Under settings you’ll find VPN option. Tap VPN
  • Tap βž• to add a new VPN configuration.

On the next screen you’ll be asked to enter the necessary information in order to gain the VPN access on your device. You are advised to follow the below steps in the same sequence that it is mentioned.

  • Insert Name: PureVPN PPTP
  • Type: Select PPTP from the drop-down menu.
  • Server Address: You can use one of the servers mentioned below πŸ‘‡
    1. Germany: de1.pointtoserver.com
    2. Netherlands: nl1.pointtoserver.com
    3. United Kingdom: ukl1.pointtoserver.com
    4. United States: usil1.pointtoserver.com
    5. United States: ustx1.pointtoserver.com
    6. United States: usca1.pointtoserver.com
    7. United States: usfl1.pointtoserver.com
    8. United States: usny1.pointtoserver.com
    9. United States: uswdc1.pointtoserver.com

After entering the above information, simply tap on βœ”οΈ at the top right corner.

Once done, you will be able to see your newly created VPN profile.

  • To start the connection you may simply tap on PureVPN PPTP and then toggle on the VPN.
  • Congratulations! You are now Connected.
NOTE
To verify the VPN connection you may visit www.ip2location.com and check your IP address and if your IP address matches the location of your VPN server then you are connected to the VPN.

To disconnect, all you need to do is toggle of VPN option and the VPN will be disconnected.

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