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Generic client for Hosts

You can connect any device which supports 3rd party OpenVPN client by using Generic client feature.

Prerequisite
  • You are the admin of the room
  • You are connected to the Room
  • Have access to the host you are trying to adopt
  • Room has free host license

Instructions​

The below Quick video demonstrates how to Connect any device that supports OpenVPN Client using Host feature


  • Click on Add New Server
  • Give it a Name, select Generic Client from Dropdown & click on continue.
  • Click on Download Config Button and select a folder to save the config file.
  • Follow guide provided by OpenVPN client to import the config file
  • Server will be seen online from CloudLAN app once connected

caution

Download & Copy the credentials before you close the windows, you will not be able to view these details again, Remove the Host & start over if needed

How to Readopt Host​

Re-adoptions helps in cases where the host app got logged out or credentials are lost and you don't want the host IP to change.

  • Once the Host shows as offline
  • Select a host and click on Re-adopt host option.
  • A New Credentials for host re-adoption will be displayed
  • Use these in any OpenVPN client to connect to the room

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