Whilst we recommend our MPN VPN Manager app to automate the VPN connection on your Apple iOS devices (iPhone or iPad), there are situations where the connection might fail. In this case, you can use our alternative VPN connection via manual PPTP VPN protocol by following the steps in this guide.


NOTE: PPTP VPN is no longer supported on iOS 10 onwards, however you can still connect to our service by selecting the L2TP protocol instead following the instructions here: Apple iPad L2TP VPN Setup


Remember, you need an existing internet connection to connect to My Private Network. Make sure your iPhone is connected to the internet and that you are able to browse the web.



Step 1: Getting Started


From the main screen, click on Settings.


Choose General and then select VPN.



Now click on Add VPN Configuration.



Step 2: PPTP Connection Configuration


At the top of the panel, ensure that you select PPTP as shown below:



Then enter the following settings:


Description: MPN GBR

Server: gbr.mypn.co


Note: If you want to connect to any of our other servers, (ie. our USA servers) simply change the server name. For a list of server names, please refer to our complete list of servers.


Account: Your My Private Network Username

Password: Your My Private Network Password

RSA SecurID: OFF

Encryption Level: Auto

Send all traffic: ON

Proxy should be Off


Double check that you have entered everything correctly and then click on Save.


Note: Error saving the connection?



Note: If you get the above error when saving the connection, this is because you already have an existing VPN configuration with the same Description i.e MPN GBR.


To resolve this, please change the Description to something else i.e. MPN GBR 2, MPN UK or alternatively delete the older VPN configuration following the steps outlined on our Knowledge Base here.


Step 3: Enabling VPN Connection


Connect to our service by sliding the VPN ON/OFF button on your device to the ON position.



The VPN will now attempt to connect.


Step 4: You are now Connected


That's it, once you have connected successfully, the Status will show as Connected and you will be able to see the VPN logo at top left bar of your device screen.



Your iPad is now connected to our UK service and you should be able to browse the Web as if you are in the UK.


Other Locations


If you want to connect to any of our other servers, ie our USA servers, simply change the server name, please refer to our complete list of servers.


Note: You need to have the correct country Plan or our Global Plan to connect to different countries.


Any Problems?


Unfortunately it doesn't always go to plan!


If you have any problems or can't get connected, please email us at support@my-private-network.co.uk. We'll get back to you as soon as possible and try to help.