Android L2TP Setup

If you can't use the ExpressVPN app, you can use an L2TP/IPSec connection from your Android. For this you'll need an L2TP/PPTP account. If you don't already have one, please contact us.

To connect via L2TP:

1. Go to Android Settings. Depending on your device's configuration, go to Menu > Settings:
   
2. Tap Wireless and Networks:
   
3. Tap VPN Settings:
   
4. Tap Add VPN:
   
5. Tap Add L2TP/IPSec PSK VPN:
   
6. Tap and type to set each of the following:
   
   VPN name: Something descriptive. For example: ExpressVPN USA West.
   VPN server: One of the server addresses we provided you.
   IPSec pre-shared key: 12345678
      
7. Tap the menu button and select Save, or simply press your BACK button.
   Your device might now ask you for a password. This is NOT related to ExpressVPN. You may have set it for your device when configuring other passwords; or, your device might ask for a new password:
   
8. You should now see the newly created connection. Tap to connect:
   
9. Type the username and password that we provided for this L2TP account (NOT the ones you use to log into our website), and tap Connect:
   
   After a brief connection process, you'll see: Connected. All your network traffic is encrypted and routed through your selected server location, and you can now access any websites that are otherwise blocked.

To disconnect from ExpressVPN:

1. Drag down the status bar.
2. Tap the VPN connected notification:
   
3. You're back in the VPN settings page. Tap the connection name to disconnect:
   
   You're disconnected from the VPN.