# Android

## Installation

In order to connect your *Android* *Admin Smartphone*, download and install the [*OpenVPN Connect* app from the Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.openvpn.openvpn).

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Download an unused *key* from your [Sinip account](https://my.sinip.tech). Make sure that you're not currently using the same key in another device. Save the *key* file in your smartphone.

## Connect the admin Smartphone to your Sinip network

Run the *OpenVPN Connect* app and to to *"OVPN Profile"*, select the downloaded *key* file and tap *"IMPORT"*.

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{% hint style="warning" %}
The `Admin Smartphone` must use a *key* that is not currently used by any other device in your *Sinip* network.
{% endhint %}

Finally, Tap *"ADD"* and then click on the toggle button to connect the `Admin Smartphone` to your *Sinip* network.

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{% hint style="success" %}
As long as the `Admin Smartphone` is connected in this way, you're able to remotely connect to any other device in your network using its *Sinip* IP address!
{% endhint %}