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L2TP Configuration guide for Android | PureVPN

Jul 08, 2014
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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 👉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. A Premium PureVPN account (if you haven’t bought yet click 👉 here to buy)

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol aka L2TP is a tunneling protocol that is widely used to support Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). When coupled with a VPN, L2TP strengthens your private network, making you invincible on the web. Follow this guide for L2TP configuration for Android

  • Tap Settings.
  • Tap Connection.
  • Tap More connection settings.
  • Tap VPN
  • Tap Three vertical dots
  • Tap Add VPN profile.
  • Tap L2TP to connect then Tap Connect.
  • You are now Connected
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13 Comments

  1. PureVPN Team says:
    September 30, 2016 at 5:28 am

    Hi,

    We are sorry for the inconvenience. You are suggested to change server and then check..

    If problem persists then kindly join us on 24/7 live chat for further assistance!

    Reply
  2. Karl Saxon says:
    September 30, 2016 at 5:07 am

    Hi,

    I was able to install the PureVPN apps (Android) from Google store and to run it and to connect with my PC account.
    I’m able to choose one server and connect to it.
    But what after that?
    If I run Google Chrome and try “whatismyipaddress” this site shows me my Local IP and not the PureVPN IP.

    On my PC when I run PureVPN and connect to one of server, and I run Google Chrome and ask “whatismyipaddress” this site show me the PureVPN IP.

    So what the problem?
    Does PureVPN android apps is just FAKE?

    Reply
  3. PureVPN Team says:
    June 27, 2016 at 2:42 am

    Hi Bob,

    Thanks for reaching out. We suggest you to follow this tutorial to get your IP address https://support.purevpn.com/how-to-get-server-ip-or-convert-hostdomain-name-to-ip-address

    Feel free to contact us if you face any issue!

    Reply
    • Bob says:
      June 27, 2016 at 5:01 am

      Hi
      Ok thanks, so I got the IP address but I dont know what I am supposed to enter in the advanced options. Thanks for your time.

      Reply
      • PureVPN Team says:
        June 27, 2016 at 7:12 am

        Hi Bob,

        Thanks for reaching out. You are requested to enter IP address on “DNS search domains” field and enter “8.8.8.8” in “DNS servers” field thats about it.

        Let us know if you have further questions!

        Reply
  4. Bobby says:
    June 24, 2016 at 3:26 am

    Hello, I just manually setup the VPN and it works fine, however when trying to use the “always-on VPN” option Android tells me that it requires an IP address for both server and DNS. What shoud i use to fill thoses fields ?
    Thank you

    Reply
  5. PureVPN Team says:
    June 23, 2016 at 5:56 am

    Hi Charlie,

    Thanks for using PureVPN. We do understand and our users requirements and we are already working on this feature and hopefully this will be added in our iOS app in upcoming release. For Android app we do not have any releasing date yet.

    Let us know if you have further questions, we will happy to assist you!

    Reply
  6. Charlie Runnalls says:
    June 22, 2016 at 6:29 pm

    When is PurnVPN going to start supporting the android ‘Always On’ feature which automatically connects to a VPN when your phone connects to WiFi?

    Not having it is just making me want to go back PIA’s VPN service as they support it, even though I brought 2 years with PureVPN.

    For someone who wants to use androids built in VPN settings and connects to alot of public hotspots ITS NEEDED!

    Reply
  7. PureVPN Team says:
    June 13, 2016 at 5:20 am

    @Carlo Speed depends on various factors thats why we ask our users to try different protocols to get best speed, because you are not getting best speed on our app so we ask you to change protocol since our app supports only OpenVPN so in order to change protocols you need to try manual settings, if you are getting good speed on manual settings then it means that your ISP does not provide best speed on OpenVPN and you need to use other protocols manually.

    Hope this answers your query!

    Reply
  8. Carlo says:
    June 12, 2016 at 7:30 am

    So, the app is o longer useful, isn’t it?

    Reply
    • PureVPN Team says:
      June 13, 2016 at 1:53 am

      Hi Carlo,

      Thanks for reaching out. PureVPN Android app is working perfectly fine, above tutorial is for those users who prefer to use manual connection OR face any problem with our app. We would highly recommend you to use our app, it should work fine. You can download it from here https://billing.purevpn.com/get_started

      Feel free to contact us if you have further questions!

      Reply
      • Carlo says:
        June 13, 2016 at 2:44 am

        I’m sorry, but using your app is not advisa ke because the speed crashes! Let me know if and when you will manage to solve the problem, thank you.
        Carlo De Amicis

        Reply
      • Carlo says:
        June 13, 2016 at 2:46 am

        I’m sorry but using your app is not advisable because the speed crashes! So, let me know if and when you will manage to solve the problem, thank you.

        Reply