Reinstalling your VPN Profile

Overview

The VPN Profile is required by Apple and Google, and it is automatically installed on your device during the installation process. This article only applies to mobile devices, on desktop and laptop computers this profile is not required.

Before attempting to Reinstall your VPN Profile, we recommend Regenerating your VPN Key. In most cases that will do the trick. If you are still unable to connect, you can follow the steps provided below to install a new VPN Profile for your device.


 iOS  Android

iOS

Before the connection can be established for the very first time, the VPN Profile must be installed to uniquely identify your device. It also helps recognize VirtualShield VPN apart from any other VPN apps that are installed on your device.

Occasionally Apple iOS updates or installing two different VPNs at once can remove this profile from your device. Feel free to install as many different VPNs as you’d like. Just be aware you can only use one VPN profile at any given time.

It is not necessary to reinstall this profile unless you are having trouble connecting, or you are instructed to do so by our support team.

Reinstall VPN Profile

How to reinstall the VPN Profile on your Apple iPhone/iPad:
1

Open VirtualShield VPN and log in to your account, if you are not logged in already.

For more help logging in and connecting, see our support article.
2

Tap the slider icon near the top-right to open the VPN Settings panel.

If you can’t find this icon, tap the Overview icon near the bottom to return to the Home/Overview screen.

3

Select Advanced Settings to customize your Advanced VPN Settings.

4

Select Reinstall VPN Profile to expand the list of options.

5

Press the Reinstall button, then tap the back arrow to return to the Home/Overview screen.

If you are prompted to add VPN configurations on your device, tap Allow. This is an important step to complete the installation process.


Common Questions

Why can’t I see this option on my device?
This option is only available on mobile devices. If you are using a desktop or laptop computer, we recommend installing the latest version of the app from our website instead.
I still can’t connect, what should I do?
The first thing we recommend is following the steps in our Troubleshooting article to see if it solves the issue. If that doesn’t work, contact our support team for assistance.

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