Getting Started with OpenConnect VPN

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

 Global Configurations

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 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.