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Getting Started with OpenConnect VPN

The OpenConnect VPN app establishes a virtual private network using TLS encryption.

 Global Configurations

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Enable autostart during boot

The setting here overrides the settings under Autostart configuration in the OpenConnect session settings.

☑ Autostart is enabled.

☐ Autostart is disabled. (Default)


Restart connection when disconnected

☑ Reconnect automatically when a disconnect occurs.

☐ Do not reconnect automatically when a disconnect occurs. (Default)


Autostart session ID

Select a session name from the OpenConnect Session List that will be autostarted


Use local libraries

☑ Specific libraries are used by the OpenConnect app instead of the system-wide library. This allows for using TLS 1.2. For details, see https://www.infradead.org/openconnect/manual.html.

☐ The OpenConnect app utilizes the system's libraries. (Default)


How to Create a Session

  1. In the Profile Configurator, go to Apps > OpenConnect Client.

     

  2. Click image-20240612-122445.png under OpenConnect Session List. 

  3. Define the starting methods for the session. The starting methods parameters are described under Starting Methods for Apps .

     

  4. Save the settings.
    The session is created.

  5. Configure the session according to your needs; for details, see Configuration of OpenConnect VPN.