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===== Important =====

Effective immediately, VPN access now supports **authentication with your LoginID and a time-based one-time password (TOTP)**.

Password-based authentication will remain available until September 30th, 2026. Beginning October 1st, 2026, VPN access will be available exclusively with your LoginID and a TOTP code.

To use TOTP, you must enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your RUB account in the **[[http://rub.de/login|Identity Management system]]** and configure an **[[https://www.it-services.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/services/ias/2fa.html.de|authenticator app]]**.

If you need further assistance, or are stuck, you can always contact the IT.SERVICES servicecenter via:

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=====OpenVPN configuration for Apple iOS=====
To configure OpenVPN on your Apple device (iPhone, iPod, iPad), please follow this guide.

=====Installation guide=====
  * Install the free app //OpenVPN Connect// from the AppStore ([[https://itunes.apple.com/de/app/openvpn-connect/id590379981?mt=8&uo=4|here]]).
  * Use **Safari** on your Apple device to open this website and download the configuration profile:

[[https://noc.rub.de/download/openvpn/RUBvpn_Standard.ovpn|RUBvpn_Standard.ovpn]]

  * A prompt appears asking whether the configuration file should be loaded. Confirm with //load//.
  * Go to your downloads, click on the downloaded configuration file and tap on the share option. Now share this file with //OpenVPN Connect//.
  * The OpenVPN app starts and you can add the OpenVPN profile by tapping on //ADD//.
  * Enter your LoginID as //Username// and save the configuration by tapping on //connect//. You may be asked to allow the changes.
  * To connect, use your security code (TOTP) instead of your password.

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  * Press the button next to the profile to start and end the connection.

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