Setup Guides

Start with your device

What are you setting up?

Choose your device first. We will show you whether to use the TekLan VPN app, WireGuard or OpenVPN through the Dashboard.

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WindowsTekLan VPN app or Dashboard configuration Android phoneSamsung Galaxy, Pixel, Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi and more Android tabletGalaxy Tab, Pixel Tablet, Lenovo Tab, Xiaomi Pad and more iPhoneiPhone, Plus, Pro, Pro Max and SE models iPadiPad, iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini macOSMacBook, iMac, Mac mini, Mac Studio and Mac Pro Amazon Fire tabletsAmazon Appstore and direct installation Google ChromeInstall the TekLan browser extension Mozilla FirefoxInstall the TekLan browser extension Microsoft EdgeInstall the TekLan browser extension LinuxDashboard configuration for Linux Compatible routersGL.iNet, ASUSWRT, UniFi, OpenWrt, pfSense, TP-Link, Deco and MikroTik ChromebookOpenVPN Connect through Google Play and ChromeOS Apple TVRoute it through a compatible WireGuard or OpenVPN router Synology NASImport the OpenVPN profile into DSM Apple Vision ProUse the TekLan app, WireGuard or OpenVPN Connect Android TVInstall the TekLan app from Google Play or by APK Google TVInstall the TekLan app from Google Play or by APK Chromecast with Google TVInstall the TekLan Android app Nvidia ShieldInstall the TekLan Android app Fire TVAmazon Appstore or direct APK installation Fire StickAmazon Appstore or direct APK installation PlayStationPS4 and PS5 connect through a configured router XboxXbox One and Series consoles use the router route Nintendo SwitchAssign the console to the VPN route on your router Samsung TVConnect through a compatible router LG TVConnect through a compatible router Roku TVConnect through a compatible router Raspberry PiUse the Linux WireGuard or OpenVPN 3 route Meta QuestConnect through a compatible VPN router Steam DeckImport WireGuard directly in SteamOS Desktop Mode Chromecast without Google TVConnect through a compatible VPN router KodiChoose the guide for the device that runs Kodi LibreELECConvert a WireGuard profile for LibreELEC ConnMan Nintendo WiiConnect through a configured router Nintendo Wii UConnect through a configured router QNAP NASImport OpenVPN directly into QVPN Service Smart-home deviceUse router policy routing for that device
Manual setup in the Dashboard

Choose the configuration your device supports

Both processes begin by opening your VPN service in the client area and selecting Manage VPN Dashboard.

WireGuard

QR code, download, email or device code

  1. Select Add device and give the device a recognisable name.
  2. Choose WireGuard and complete the profile.
  3. Scan the QR code, download the .conf file, queue it by email or use Send profile to generate a one-time code for dash.teklanvpn.com/get.
WireGuard selected while creating a profile in the TekLan VPN Dashboard
OpenVPN

.ovpn file and credentials

  1. Select Add device and give the device a recognisable name.
  2. Choose OpenVPN and complete the profile.
  3. Download the .ovpn file or queue it by email under Send profile, then use Show OpenVPN credentials for the profile username and private-key password.
OpenVPN selected while creating a profile in the TekLan VPN Dashboard

Not sure which guide you need? Tell our UK support team what device you have and we will point you in the right direction.

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