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How do I configure and use OpenVPN for my android smartphone?

OpenVPN-SpiderVPN

To connect OpenVPN for Android smartphone, you need to download and install OpenVPN client, for example Spider VPN. To install OpenVPN, do you know what is OpenVPN and how does it work? OpenVPN is one of the open source software, and anyone can make use this software. And, anyone can modify the function of OpenVPN. When it comes to security, one of the most commonly used VPN software among people is OpenVPN.

Due to its features like extensive support and easy to use, this OpenVPN is widely used by many of them in the world.

How does OpenVPN work?

The OpenVPN works on the client and server that means OpenVPN server connected to the internet and all client computer, mobile, and laptop device that has OpenVPN software can access the internet through the OpenVPN server.

When you’re accessing the internet, all information from internet comes in the form of encrypted manner and vice versa for sending information. In this way, the OpenVPN server provides protection for user’s information.

I hope, from this, you know about OpenVPN and how it works right!! Now, let’s see how to use OpenVPN on Android phone.

How to configure and use OpenVPN on your Android smartphone?

As I said before, to use OpenVPN on your phone, you need to download and install OpenVPN client. First of all, you need to download VPN configuration file for your phone and simply follow the below steps to download VPN configuration files.

Step #1:

Open your mobile browser to look for your VPN configuration files and download it. Your VPN configuration will be named as UIC-netID.ovpn and saved in the default storage directory.

Step #2:

Go to your android google play store and search for the app called ‘OpenVPN client. And, download this app and install it on your phone.

Step #3:

Now, continue the process that mentioned in the first step and find the downloaded configuration VPN file and open it. When you open this configuration file, it will automatically open the OpenVPN.

If it doesn’t open OpenVPN connect automatically, then no problem, open it manually and import the downloaded configuration file. And then continue the following steps.

Step #4:

The OpenVPN connect open the window and ask you to accept the connection. So, click ‘accept’ option to connect OpenVPN.

Step #5:

After that, it shows another window with username and password. Here, enter your username and password. And then, click the connect button.

Step #6:

Now, a small pop-up window appears and asks you about trust this or not. So, choose I trust this application option and click the ok button.

Step #7:

If the OpenVPN is connected, then it shows green mark, and also you will get two notifications about the OpenVPN activation.

That’s all!! Open VPN for Android smartphone is configured and as well as connected to use.

It is very easy to disconnect the OpenVPN; by just open it and click Disconnect button on the window.

How to set up VPN for Android?

VPN for Android Last Update: June 14 2016

We all know that there are so many serious security risks are associated with the data transferring through the internet. But, we want to keep and share all the information in the secured form, you too right!! So, an Android offers a pleasant surprise for all its users. That is they provide full security with the help of VPN.

Why we need VPN for Android?

Nowadays, Android smartphone is attacked by malware-infected websites and attacked through emails. But, if you have VPN service on your Android phone, then your data is in an encrypted format so no one can read your data. Android VPN helps to unblock restricted websites. While transferring information VPN uses encryption for full protection, so you no need to worry about security. It is the reason why we need VPN for our Android smartphone.

How to set up VPN for Android?

There are so many VPN apps for Android available and among all, you have to download any one for your phone. However, Android is made to have integrated support for PPTP and L2TP VPNs. So, you connect any one of these 2 VPN without getting help by installing any VPN apps.

If you want to connect these two VPN for Android phone, then you can simply follow the below steps to attain it.

Step #1:

Open the setting tab on your phone and click more to get other options.

Step #2:

Click VPN and add new VPN by click the plus symbol on the right side of the window.

Step #3:

In the current window, fill the required details such as the name of the VPN, choose the type of VPN among those 2, and then enter the address of your VPN. After entering all the required details, click ‘save’ option.

Step #4:

It shows another window to fill the username and password. This username and password already sent to your mail id, so check it and enter those details here. And then, save this information for next time use.

Between more than one VPN address, you can switch to any one by using this information. At that period, you no need to fill it again.

Step #5:

That’s all!! VPN is connected, and you will get notification message about this activation. Keep the VPN in active mode for always.

Which VPN is best for android?

When you’re going to use openVPN service for your Android phone, you need VPN apps. As I said before, there are so many apps for Android VPN, so which is best VPN for Android? Here are some of the best VPN you can use on Android.

Sahrzad VPN:

If you want to connect any worldwide VPN servers, then Sahrzad VPN is one of the best choices for you.

VPN Account:

VPN Account is another secure VPN for Android phone and with this you can get trusted and as well as a top range of VPN service.

SpiderVPN:

SpiderVPN is a professional VPN and it also very easy to use. By using this Vpn service, you can able to get high standard VPN speed.

Similarly, so many best VPN apps are there for you. Thus, choose any one and install it, if you need openVPN service.

How to Use Line in China?

Among a great number of instant messengers and VOIP applications Line is one of the most popular services.
It is leader in China according to Google Trends.

Line is a Japanese application. It is used for instant communications and video calls. It can be used on computers, tablets, and smart phones.

Line offers texts, images, video and audio messages, VoIP conversations, and video conferences.

Others amazing features of Line are Stickers and games.

However Line is not available in China due to Internet censorship. The best solution that works to unblock Line in China is using a VPN Service.

VPN is a Virtual Private Network. This is a secured virtual tunnel that makes you safe and anonymous in the Internet. VPN masks IP address and lets to avoid all geo restrictions.

How to use Line in China

Line is mostly used on Android and iOS devices. It is not difficult to make a vpn tunnel on your gadgets to protect your privacy and bypass Internet censorship.

How to use Line on iOS in China

Only four simple steps are necessary to make a new vpn channel in your iPhone or iPad.

Find the guide below.

Click Settings > General > VPN
Tap Add VPN Configuration
Select PPTP VPN and enter you VPN account data. You will receive your VPN server, username and password in the e-mail
Server address must be exactlyas in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols).
Save your VPN configuration. Once you have created VPN connection you can switch it ON and OFF on the main settings screen

When you are connected to VPN you can enjoy Line without any restrictions.

How to use Line on Android in China

To use Line application on your Android device you need to make a vpn connection between you and vpn server. You do not need any additional software or applications. All you need is make a few simple steps:

Tap Settings
Select Wireless & Networks and tap on VPN
Add VPN Network
Input connection name (Sahrzad VPN), select the type of your VPN connection – PPTP VPN, input VPN server address from your account data.
Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.
Input your Username and password that you received from VPN account service in e-mail.
Save it and tap Connect

For connection to vpn server:

Select Home > Menu > Settings
Tap Wireless & networks
Tap VPN settings
The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
A dialog box will open asking for your credentials, enter them and click connect

When you are connected to VPN, you will see an ongoing notification in the Status bar on your Android device. If you are disconnected, you will receive a notification and an option to go back to the VPN settings section.

When you are connected to vpn server you can stay in touch with your friends and family via Line without any limits wherever you are.

How to Unblock Line in UAE Dubai

Line is a great Japanese application for instant communications. It works on different electronic devices such as computers, tablets, smart phones.

Besides texts, images, video and audio messages Line offers users free VoIP conversations and video conferences.

This is extremely popular application with over 600 millions of users.

Stickers and games are amazing features of Line.

Unfortunately Line is blocked in United Arab Emirates as many others VOIP services like Skype, Viber and WhatsApp. The only solution that works to unblock Line in UAE is using a VPN Service.

This is fast and simple way to use Line in United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) and others places where Line is blocked.

VPN is a Virtual Private Network. This is a secured virtual tunnel that makes you safe and anonymous in the Internet. VPN masks IP address and lets to avoid all geo restrictions.

So how to use Line in UAE?

Line is mostly used on Android and iOS devices. It is not difficult to make a vpn tunnel on your gadgets to protect your privacy and bypass Internet censorship.

How to use Line on iOS in UAE

Only four simple steps are necessary to make a new vpn channel in your iPhone or iPad.

Find the guide below.

Click Settings > General > VPN
Tap Add VPN Configuration
Select PPTP VPN and enter you VPN account data. You will receive your VPN server, username and password in the e-mail
Server address must be exactlyas in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols).
Save your VPN configuration. Once you have created VPN connection you can switch it ON and OFF on the main settings screen

When you are connected to VPN you can enjoy Line without any restrictions.

How to use Line on Android in UAE

Tap Settings
Select Wireless & Networks and tap on VPN
Add VPN Network
Input connection name (Sahrzad VPN), select the type of your VPN connection – PPTP VPN, input VPN server address from your account data.
Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.
Input your Username and password that you received from VPN account service in e-mail.
Save it and tap Connect

For connection to vpn server:

Select Home > Menu > Settings
Tap Wireless & networks
Tap VPN settings
The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
A dialog box will open asking for your credentials, enter them and click connect

When you are connected to vpn server you can stay in touch with your friends and family via Line without any limits wherever you are.

Originally posted on Sahrzad blog: http://sahrzad.net/blog/unblock-line-uae/

WhatsApp is now available for Mac and Windows

WhatsApp launched its desktop version. Today the company said WhatsApp are now available for Windows 8 and above, and for Mac OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) and above.

Till now WhatsApp worked for Android, iOS, Blackberry, and Windows Phone.

“Like WhatsApp Web, our desktop app is simply an extension of your phone: the app mirrors conversations and messages from your mobile device. Put another way: you need the mobile app running on your phone, close to your desktop computer, for it to work.”

To use WhatsApp on your desktop you need to log in to the app, scan a QR code using the WhatsApp mobile app. After that all your chats and conversations will be loaded.

WhatsApp has more than 1 billion users already. As of today, they have one more reason to keep it open all day.

? How to unblock Whatsapp Calling in UAE Dubai

How to Unblock Snapchat Voice and Video calls in Dubai UAE

Etisalat and DU (Biggest telecom operators in UAE ) have blocked the introduced voice and video calling features on a popular social messaging app SnapChat.

The updated application is called Snapchat 2.0. It allows users to “start talking or video chatting instantly with one tap” once their friends show up on their chats.

The new features, however, stand in breach of the UAE’s VoIP regulations, which bar third-party providers from offering internet-based telephony services, be they voice or video calls.

Within a few days of the features being available on Snapchat 2.0, the UAE’s telecom operators have blocked them.

How to Unblock SnapChat Video calls from UAE?

Masking your IP address with Sahrzad Service is the most reliable and secure method to unblock SnapChat calls from the Middle East.

You can use SnapChat on Android and iOS devices.

All you need is:

Get Sahrzad VPN

Setup VPN connection
Enjoy SnapChat calls.

How to setup VPN in Android:

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Below you can find Sahrzad VPN setup guide for Android devices.

To make a new vpn connection on your device with Android OS you need to follow the next instructions.

To create new vpn tunnel

Click Settings icon

how to setup VPN in android

2. Select Wireless & Networks and tap on VPN

how to setup VPN in android

3.Tap Add VPN Network

how to setup VPN in android

4. Input connection name (Sahrzad VPN), select the type of your VPN connection – PPTP VPN, input VPN server address from your account data.

Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.

how to setup VPN in android

5. Input your Username and password that you received from VPN account service in e-mail.
Save it and tap Connect

how to setup VPN in android

For connection to vpn server:

Select Home > Menu > Settings
Tap Wireless & networks
Tap VPN settings
The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
A dialog box will open asking for your credentials, enter them and click connect

Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

How to Unblock IMO on iOS (iPhone, iPAd, iPad Mini)

To use IMO on your iOS device you need to setup VPN on iOS device, connect to VPN then use IMO.

How to setup VPN in iOS

To make a new vpn connection in your iOS device you need to do the next:

1. Go to Settings > General > VPN
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2. Click Add VPN Configuration

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3. Choose PPTP VPN and enter you VPN account data. You will receive your VPN server, username and password in the e-mail

Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)

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4. Save your VPN configuration. Once you have created VPN connection you can switch it ON and OFF on the main settings screen

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To use VPN on your mobile gadget you do not need any additional application.

You can setup vpn in a few seconds using Android or iOS system features.

We do not recommend using third party applications because this is not completely secure.
How can you be sure that these applications are not spying on your mobile device?

To be sure that this solution will work for you can test it before ordering. All the services mentioned above prove FREE TRIALS!

Enjoy IMO in UAE and others places of the Middle East!

Originally posted: http://sahrzad.net/blog/unblock-snapchat-voice-video-calls-uae/

VPN for Internet Banking – Why Use it?

VPN for on-line banking

Today on-line banking is used everyday by millions people around the world. How safe is it and do you need a VPN for on-line Banking.
One of the most popular question is:

“I wanted to know if I should use a VPN (virtual private network) to connect to my bank website. A service I came across claims that they will encrypt my connection, but I don’t know if they can be trusted or not. What do you think? “

This is a great question. Selecting a vpn provider for your needs you must be sure that you can trust them. This is very important when we are talking about Internet banking.

What is VPN and How It Works?

A VPN (virtual private network) is a secured tunnel that connects your device (computer, mobile phone, planshet) and another computer (a VPN server) somewhere else in the world. The connection between your computer and the VPN server is encrypted. The encryption guarantee your data safety. All your data passed with this secured channel is hidden from third parties.

Is your encryption secure?

Usually vpn providers offer 128 or 256-bit encryption. This means that all your data is coded and cannot be intercepted.

Should You Use a VPN when Connecting to Your Bank?

Generally speaking, if you are using reliable Internet connection, if your system is not infected with viruses or malware, your operating system is up to date with the latest security patches, and you’re using the latest web browser version of Firefox, Chrome, or Internet Explorer, then connecting to your bank should be perfectly secure and nothing else needs to be done. Millions of people use on-line banking like that every day.

But in cases you are using unsafe Internet connection (like Wi-Fi) – using VPN is a necessity!

How can Using a VPN Service Backfire on You?

Under the vpn you get different IP address and you have to be ready to answer your bank security why your IP is changed. Bank checks everything to be sure that your bank account is not compromised. Online banking HAS TO BE SAFE..the bank should monitor your Computer IP location, EVERY TIME. Monitor ANY changes from ANY device that connects to it.

Whether or not you decide to use a VPN service depends only on your circumstances.

If you need a VPN service to simply anonymize your IP address – for example, to gain access to certain services (such as accessing content that would otherwise not be available to you due to geographical restrictions), then yes, a VPN service will help you.

From Sahrzad Blog: http://sahrzad.net/blog/safe-vpn-line-banking/

How to use WhatsApp in Morocco?

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We live in the US and we used to Skype with our families every day. Now we can’t and we miss them a lot. I’m 20 years old and I’m Moroccan and I love my parents!

Please help us!

Such letter we can see after recent VOIP ban in Morocco.

Staying in touch with family and friends is extremely important for millions of people living abroad.

How can we help these people while the government of the country does not do anything?

We can help to unblock VOIP Services in Morocco!

We will show you how to unblock WhatsApp in Morocco, because according to recent study, WhatsApp is the most popular VOIP service in Morocco in 2016.

But surely, you can use this solution for Skype, Line, Viber, SnapChat and any other Voice over Internet Protocol service.

We will talk about the most secure and safe method that works in 100%.

This is VPN – Virtual Private Network.

VPN is a secured tunnel inside network connection that masks real IP address and encrypts all you traffic.

Under the VPN it looks like you are surfing from USA or Europe where WhatsApp is not banned.

So with VPN you can easily unblock WhatsApp, Viber and Skype in Morocco.

As we wrote before http://sahrzad.net/blog/unblock-voip-services-morocco/

All you need to unblock VOIP in Morocco is:

Get VPN
Setup VPN connection
USE VoIP in Morocco!

You can use VPN on any iOS and Android device.

You do not need any specific application to setup VPN in your gadget.

Since VPN is a system feature you can setup vpn in a few minutes without any Android and iOS application.

Read below – this is not difficult and very fast:

How to setup VPN in Android:

vpn for Android

Below you can find Sahrzad VPN setup guide for Android devices.

To make a new vpn connection on your device with Android OS you need to follow the next instructions.

To create new vpn tunnel

Click Settings icon

how to setup VPN in android

2. Select Wireless & Networks and tap on VPN

how to setup VPN in android

3.Tap Add VPN Network

how to setup VPN in android

4. Input connection name (Sahrzad VPN), select the type of your VPN connection – PPTP VPN, input VPN server address from your account data.

Please be carefully – don’t use any additional symbols like spaces, http://, www, / …etc in the server address.

how to setup VPN in android

5. Input your Username and password that you received from VPN account service in e-mail.
Save it and tap Connect

how to setup VPN in android

For connection to vpn server:

Select Home > Menu > Settings
Tap Wireless & networks
Tap VPN settings
The VPN connections you have added are present in the list
Tap the VPN you wish to connect to (Sahrzad VPN)
A dialog box will open asking for your credentials, enter them and click connect

Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

How to setup VPN in iOS

To make a new vpn connection in your iOS device you need to do the next:

1. Go to Settings > General > VPN
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2. Click Add VPN Configuration

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3. Choose PPTP VPN and enter you VPN account data. You will receive your VPN server, username and password in the e-mail

Server address must be exactly as in your account data (without http://, www or any other symbols)

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4. Save your VPN configuration. Once you have created VPN connection you can switch it ON and OFF on the main settings screen

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Once you have created vpn connection you can switch it on and off on the main settings screen.

Why Use VPN in Morocco?

Many people ask why use VPN for free VOIP services?

The answer is the next:

With VPN you can save a lot of money on your International calls from Morocco!

Buying a VPN account for a long period (for one year for example) and with 15% discount you will pay only 20 cents a day and use free VOIP services to stay in touch with your family!!!

Additional pros of using VPN in Morocco

You are completely safe and secure on-line
You can bypass all Internet restrictions
You can access any blocked site
You are anonymous
Your personal and business data are protected
You can access US only content from Morocco

And the last: we offer you free trial to be sure Sahrzad VPN works for you!

Unblock WhatsApp, Skype and Viber from Morocco with SpiderVPN

How to Unblock VOIP in Morocco

2016: Internet censorship in the world

Below you can see the map of Internet censorship in the world in 2016.

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Level of censorship

Pervasive: A large portion of content in several categories is blocked.

Substantial: A number of categories are subject to a medium level of filtering or many categories are subject to a low level of filtering.

Selective: A small number of specific sites are blocked or filtering targets a small number of categories or issues.

Suspected: It is suspected, but not confirmed, that Web sites are being blocked.

No evidence: No evidence of blocked Web sites, although other forms of controls may exist.

Areas of activity

Political: Views and information in opposition to those of the current government or related to human rights, freedom of expression, minority rights, and religious movements.

Social: Views and information perceived as offensive or as socially sensitive, often related to sexuality, gambling, or illegal drugs and alcohol.

Conflict/security: Views and information related to armed conflicts, border disputes, separatist movements, and militant groups.

Internet tools: e-mail, Internet hosting, search, translation, and Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) services, and censorship or filtering circumvention methods.

Current Enemies of the Internet: