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ALTERNATIVE ANDROID SETUP

VPN Pink with
strongSwan.

Can’t install the VPN Pink app on your Android device? Use the strongSwan VPN Client as an alternative and connect with your existing VPN Pink account.

✓ Existing VPN Pink account ✓ IKEv2 EAP ✓ No strongSwan account required
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VPN Pink Germany IKEv2 EAP Connected
Serverde1.vpn-pink.com
BEFORE YOU START

Use your VPN Pink credentials.

strongSwan is only the alternative VPN client. You do not create a strongSwan account. Your server, username and password come from the VPN Pink dashboard.

WHAT YOU NEED

Your existing account

Sign in to VPN Pink and open your VPN connection details. Choose Germany or any other available location.

  • Android phone or tablet
  • strongSwan VPN Client
  • Active VPN Pink access
  • VPN credentials from the dashboard
Never enter your VPN Pink password into an unknown VPN application. Install strongSwan only from Google Play or its official source.
Example: Germany #1COPY FROM DASHBOARD
Profile nameVPN Pink GermanyYou may choose your own profile name
VPN typeIKEv2 EAP (Username/Password)
Serverde1.vpn-pink.comExample — use the server displayed in your dashboard
UsernameYour VPN Pink username
Password••••••••••••
WHEN TO USE STRONGSWAN

An alternative, not a new account.

The VPN Pink Android app remains the recommended option. strongSwan is useful when the app cannot be installed or when you prefer a compatible manual IKEv2 connection.

1

VPN Pink app

Recommended for the easiest installation and connection management.

2

strongSwan alternative

Connect manually using the same VPN Pink server and account credentials.

STEP-BY-STEP

Connect VPN Pink with strongSwan

1

Install strongSwan

Download the strongSwan VPN Client from Google Play and open the application.

2

Copy your VPN Pink details

Open your dashboard, choose Germany or another location, and copy the server, username and password.

3

Add a VPN profile

In strongSwan, tap Add VPN Profile and enter a profile name such as “VPN Pink Germany”.

4

Select IKEv2 EAP

Choose IKEv2 EAP (Username/Password) and enter the VPN server address shown in your dashboard.

5

Add your credentials

Enter your VPN Pink username and password. Do not create or use a separate strongSwan account.

6

Save and connect

Save the profile, tap it to connect and approve Android’s VPN connection request.

READY TO CONNECT?

Get the client and your credentials.

Install strongSwan from Google Play, then sign in to VPN Pink to copy the connection information for your preferred location.