A free and secure VPN client
OpenConnect is a free VPN client that allows users to connect to a VPN server using protocols like Cisco AnyConnect. In layman’s terms, it provides a secure way to access a network host’s resources, such as web and file servers that otherwise wouldn’t be accessible by the user’s local network.
OpenConnect is available on mobile, making it a portable way to connect to VPNs. Due to its minimalistic app design and interface, users can add and manage VPN server profiles, allowing them to easily switch between VPNs. They can also see the VPN’s information, such as the server name and IP.
Easily access VPNs
As with most VPN clients, OpenConnect provides users with a safe method of accessing VPN servers by establishing a secure connection to a private network’s resources. It utilizes protocols like Cisco AnyConnect, Juniper SSL VPN, and ocserv gateways, so that users can access files containing sensitive information from the host’s database without leaking data to hackers and other malicious threats online.
The user interface design of the app itself isn’t really colorful and welcoming by any means, but it’s simple enough for someone without a deep understanding of technological terms to understand. Right from the get-go, the user is greeted by the home screen. From there, they can add a VPN connection — or even multiple connections — and then switch between them whenever they want to.
Setting up the app is relatively easy. After downloading it, launch the app, and tap the plus icon in the top-right corner to add a VPN profile. Enter the IP address, and it should then be added to the home screen. Tap it again, and you will begin connecting to it — although users will find that adding the host’s URL is a bit too technical due to the complex formatting.
Establish a safe connection anywhere
To sum it up, OpenConnect is the handiest VPN client app out there; literally handy due to it being readily available on mobile, and the fact that you can establish safe and secure connections with VPNs anywhere and while on the go. It’s designed for all sorts of users — be it someone who is quite techy or someone who is completely new to this sort of software.
