How to set up PPTP VPN on iPad

In this tutorial we will show you how to set up PPTP VPN on iPad Touch but first let’s see what are our requirements and recommendations.

In order to set up the PPTP VPN you will need:

An iOS device that supports the PPTP VPN protocol. PPTP is not supported on iOS 10 and higher.
A CactusVPN account. If you don’t have one you can try our services for free.
Your VPN username, password and VPN server address. You can find them in your account on our website, by going to Settings.

To skip the manual setup and for more features we recommend to use the CactusVPN App for iOS.
PPTP is not the best option for online security and privacy. We recommend using OpenVPN or IKEv2.

If you still want to set up PPTP VPN manually, go step-by-step through following instructions:

PPTP VPN Setup instructions

To set up PPTP VPN on iPad follow this step by step tutorial:

Go to “Settings” (1) on your iPad.
Tap on “General” (2) from the left and then tap on “VPN” (3) from the right side of the screen.
Tap on “Add VPN configuration…” (4).
Tap on “Type” (5).
Tap on “PPTP” (6).
Set up the fields (7) as following:Description: Give a name to connection so you would remember what connection you use. We recommend to use CactusVPN here.In the “Server” field type the IP address of a CactusVPN server. You can find all the available servers in Settings -> VPN Servers in your account on our website.
Account: Enter your VPN username. You can find your VPN username and password in the client area on our website, by going to Settings -> VPN Username & Password. Make sure you use your VPN username and password and NOT the client area credentials (What is the difference?).

RSA SecureID: OFF

Password: Type your VPN password.

Encryption level: Auto

Send all traffic: ON.

Tap on “Done” (8).
A warning will appear. Tap on “Save”.
Now your PPTP VPN on iPad connection is created and you can start using it (9).