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How to set up SlickVPN

Windows (SlickVPN client)

1. Download the Windows installer from your SlickVPN account dashboard.
2. Run the .exe, accept the License, choose install location, and create shortcuts.
3. Finish install and open the SlickVPN app.
4. Enter your SlickVPN username and password, select a server (client may auto-group nearest servers), and click Connect.
5. Verify the status icon turns green and check your IP at a site like whatismyip to confirm.

macOS (SlickVPN client or built‑in IPSec/OpenVPN)

1. Download the macOS installer (.pkg) or OpenVPN/Tunnelblick config from your SlickVPN account.
2. If using the .pkg: double-click, allow Open on the unidentified developer prompt if shown, follow installer steps, then open the SlickVPN app.
3. If using Tunnelblick/OpenVPN: install Tunnelblick, import the .ovpn config file from SlickVPN, then connect.
4. For macOS IPSec: System Preferences > Network > + > Interface: VPN, VPN Type: Cisco IPSec; enter server address, account name and IPSec/shared secret as provided by SlickVPN; Apply and Connect.
5. Confirm connection and check IP.

iOS (OpenVPN Connect or IPSec IKEv2)

1. From your SlickVPN account, download iOS config instructions or the .ovpn file / IPSec settings.
2. For OpenVPN: install OpenVPN Connect from App Store, import the .ovpn profile (via AirDrop, Files, or email), then enter credentials and connect.
3. For native IPSec/IKEv2: Settings > General > VPN & Device Management > VPN > Add VPN Configuration; choose type (IPSec/IKEv2), enter server, username, password, and shared secret/certificate per SlickVPN instructions; Save and toggle Connect.
4. Verify VPN status in the top status bar and confirm IP.

Android (SlickVPN app or OpenVPN)

1. Install the SlickVPN Android app from Google Play (or download OpenVPN Connect if using .ovpn).
2. Open the SlickVPN app, sign in with your username/password, choose a server, and tap Connect.
3. If using OpenVPN: import the .ovpn file into OpenVPN Connect, enter credentials, and connect.
4. Confirm Android shows an active VPN icon and check your IP.

Quick troubleshooting

• Incorrect credentials: recheck username/password from your SlickVPN dashboard.
• No connection: try a different server, switch protocol (OpenVPN/IPSec/IKEv2), or restart device.
• Firewall/antivirus blocking: temporarily disable or allow the SlickVPN client.
• Use provider support pages (slickvpn.com/guides or Help & Support) for server addresses and specific config files.

If you want, I can produce step-by-step screenshots or a one-page printable checklist for a specific OS.