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VPN password prompt iOS 11

Hello Community!

I am using iPhone X (iOS 11.2.6) with installed NordVPN app.


Everything runs smoothly except that after shut down/turn on the phone

pop-up appears and asks to type VPN password (see pic.).

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Firstly, I would like if someone could explain to me -

why is this happening?


Secondly, if I click "Cancel" VPN works with no problem.


I'd searched the web but couldn't find any comprehensive answer.


Any help is welcome 🙂


Robert

iPhone X, iOS 11.2.6

Posted on Mar 3, 2018 1:03 AM

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4 replies

Mar 3, 2018 1:30 AM in response to Eramono

vpn is short for virtuel private network it act as a tunnel across the internet making your device act as it's connected to a local network there, for security reasons one has to use a password and user name to access the virtuel private network

so the password is required and what the password is depend on the network you connect to read more

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network

Mar 3, 2018 2:13 AM in response to Rudegar

Hello Rudegar,

thank you for your answer.


I am NordVPN user (Mac, iPhone), and I've installed their iPhone app,

enter all credentials - otherwise I would not be able to connect at all,

and all is working fine.


Problem is that after turn off/on (not sleep) iPhone it shows beforementioned pop-up,

I don't enter anything in it, just press "Cancel" - and everything works.


Some may ask - what's the problem then?

But it bothers me, because It is happening for some reason,

and I can't find answer what the reason is - bug, glitch, settings...


Best


R.

VPN password prompt iOS 11

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