---
type: concept
title: VPN Profile
tags: [configuration, network-access]
related: [vpn-zugang, openvpn-connect]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_technische_infrastruktur_vpn_windows.md"]
---

# VPN Profile

A **VPN Profile** is a configuration file provided by the URZ that defines the necessary server settings and parameters for establishing a VPN connection.

## Purpose
Instead of requiring users to manually enter server IP addresses, ports, and encryption protocols, the profile automates the setup of the VPN client (e.g., [[openvpn-connect]]).

## Integration
During the setup process, the profile is uploaded to the client, where it is then linked to a specific [[nutzerzertifikate]] and the user's [[zentraler-nutzeraccount]] credentials to complete the configuration.