OpenVPN
The classic is back — import an OpenVPN profile and connect in one click
* Northern Unicom: Japan or Korea
* Southern Telecom: Southeast Asia
* Prefer the nearest server
* Other ISPs: China regions
Client
iOS: the app isn't in every App Store region
OpenVPN Connect isn't listed in the China App Store. It is available — and free — in the US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Singapore. Pick either route below.
Option 1: create a new free Apple Account (recommended — leaves your current one untouched)
- In the App Store, tap Get on any free app, then choose "Create New Apple Account"
- Pick US, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan or Singapore, and enter an address in that region's format
- Set payment method to "None" — free apps need no payment details at all
Option 2: change the region of your existing Apple Account
- First spend your balance down to zero, cancel every subscription, leave Family Sharing, and let pre-orders and rentals finish
- Then go to account.apple.com → Personal Information → Country/Region and follow the prompts account.apple.com
⚠️ A region change may require a valid payment method for the new region and affects apps and subscriptions you already own. If you'd rather not touch your current account, use Option 1.
OpenVPN Connect · App StoreUsers inside mainland China: China direct-routing tool
Chinese sites routed the long way round once the VPN is up? Download this small tool and run it: Chinese IP ranges go direct, everything else uses the VPN. Works for both Cisco and OpenVPN. (Your LAN already goes direct — the tool no longer handles it.)
!! Outside China? Ignore this - it makes Chinese sites bypass the VPN, which is the opposite of what you want.
Setup Instructions
- Install the client for your system from the table above.
- Click a flag to download the .ovpn profile.
- Open it in the client — you're connected.
Windows / macOS / Android / iOS profiles have your credentials built in. On Linux, import it from the system VPN settings and enter your site email and password on first connect.