From 26beffc3c25a1c3d3e770d57712f6d2dd628f9f9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Helen Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:12:39 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 1/4] update automation.md --- .../solving-problems/automation.md | 29 ++++++++----------- 1 file changed, 12 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md index f2d7fb0b9..45e93164b 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md @@ -8,44 +8,39 @@ There are no app exclusions in AdGuard VPN for iOS. Yet, there is a way to autom ## Configuring automatic connection to VPN -If you need a VPN for one or more apps, set up AdGuard VPN to automatically turn on and off when you open and close them. Go to the Exclusions tab, select General mode and follow the instructions. Here we describe how to create automation for Twitter, but you can choose any other app. +If you need a VPN for one or more apps, set up AdGuard VPN to automatically turn on and off when you open and close them. Here is how to create an automation for that. ![Instruction. Part 1](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on1_en.jpg) 1. Download [the *Shortcuts* app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shortcuts/id915249334) from the App Store and go to the *Automation* section by tapping the clock icon at the bottom of the screen. -1. Tap the *Create Personal Automation* button, then find *App* in the list that opens and tap it. -1. In the next window, make sure that the *Is Opened* option is selected, and then tap *Choose* to choose the app. +1. Tap +, scroll to find *App* in the *Personal Automation* list that opens, and tap it. +1. Select the *Is Opened* checkbox, tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for, and tap *Done*. ![Instruction. Part 2](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on2_en.jpg) -1. Start entering the name of the app (in our case it’s Twitter) and select it. Tap *Done*, then tap *Next* in the upper right corner of the screen. In the opened window, tap *Add Action*. +1. Select *Run Immediately* (if you don’t want to confirm the VPN launch manually), leave the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position, and tap *Next*. -![Instruction. Part 3](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on3_en.jpg) + ![Instruction. Part 3](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on3_en.jpg) -1. Start entering “AdGuard VPN” and select the AdGuard VPN app. In the new window tap *Set a VPN connection*. +1. Tap *New Blank Automation* in *Get Started*, find AdGuard VPN, tap *Set VPN connection*, select *Turn VPN connection On*, and tap *Done*. ![Instruction. Part 4](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on4_en.jpg) -1. Make sure the variables say *Turn* VPN connection *On* and tap *Next*. -1. In the next window, move the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position. Confirm your choice, then tap *Done*. - -Now you have a new scenario: AdGuard VPN will be automatically enabled when you start the Twitter app. Now you need to create another command that will make AdGuard VPN automatically turn off when you close the app. +Now AdGuard VPN will be automatically enabled when you open the app you’ve set up automation for. If you’d like to, you can create another command that will make AdGuard VPN automatically turn off when you close the app. ## Configuring automatic disconnection from VPN ![Instruction. Part 1](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_off1_en.jpg) -1. In the same *Shortcuts* app start creating a new automation: tap *Automation* → *Create Personal Automation* → *App*. -1. Make sure that the *Is Closed* option is selected and uncheck the box under the adjacent option. Then tap *Choose*. +1. In the same *Shortcuts* app start creating a new automation: tap +, scroll to find *App* in the *Personal Automation* list that opens, and tap it. +1. Select the *Is Closed* checkbox, tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for, and tap *Done*. ![Instruction. Part 2](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_off2_en.jpg) -1. Start entering *Twitter* and select the app. Then tap *Done* in the upper right corner of the screen. Tap *Add Action* and select AdGuard VPN. +1. Select *Run Immediately* (if you don’t want to confirm the VPN launch manually), leave the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position, and tap *Next*. ![Instruction. Part 3](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_off3_en.jpg) -1. In the new window tap *Set VPN connection*. -1. Then tap the word *On* so that it changes to the word *Off*, then tap *Next* in the upper right corner of the screen. -1. Disable the *Ask before running* option and confirm your selection. Then tap *Done* at the top right corner of the screen to complete the process. +1. Tap *New Blank Automation* in *Get Started*, find AdGuard VPN, tap *Set VPN connection*, select *Turn VPN connection Off*, and tap *Done*. -Done! AdGuard VPN will now be enabled on your device every time you open the Twitter app, and disabled when you close it. You can repeat the same steps for any other app. +Done! AdGuard VPN will now be disabled on your device every time you close the app you’ve set up automation for. You can repeat the same steps for any other app. From a09941563ec260423fade131f981a1fb15fd1d84 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Helen Date: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:55:41 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 2/4] minor clarification --- docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md index 45e93164b..ac228096d 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ If you need a VPN for one or more apps, set up AdGuard VPN to automatically turn ![Instruction. Part 1](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on1_en.jpg) 1. Download [the *Shortcuts* app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shortcuts/id915249334) from the App Store and go to the *Automation* section by tapping the clock icon at the bottom of the screen. -1. Tap +, scroll to find *App* in the *Personal Automation* list that opens, and tap it. +1. Tap *New Automation* or + (if you already have another automation), scroll to find *App* in the *Personal Automation* list that opens, and tap it. 1. Select the *Is Opened* checkbox, tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for, and tap *Done*. ![Instruction. Part 2](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on2_en.jpg) From 5ddd1fa56f69f4bb88f860fc8495dd2272a0be93 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Helen Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:42:23 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 3/4] update screenshots and some wordings --- .../solving-problems/automation.md | 35 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 14 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md index ac228096d..0d29f2ba9 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md @@ -10,37 +10,44 @@ There are no app exclusions in AdGuard VPN for iOS. Yet, there is a way to autom If you need a VPN for one or more apps, set up AdGuard VPN to automatically turn on and off when you open and close them. Here is how to create an automation for that. -![Instruction. Part 1](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on1_en.jpg) - 1. Download [the *Shortcuts* app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shortcuts/id915249334) from the App Store and go to the *Automation* section by tapping the clock icon at the bottom of the screen. -1. Tap *New Automation* or + (if you already have another automation), scroll to find *App* in the *Personal Automation* list that opens, and tap it. -1. Select the *Is Opened* checkbox, tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for, and tap *Done*. - ![Instruction. Part 2](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on2_en.jpg) +1. Tap *New Automation* or + (if you already have another automation). In the *Personal Automation* list that opens, scroll to find *App* and tap it. + + ![New Automation](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/newautomation.png) + +1. Select the *Is Opened* checkbox, select *Run Immediately* (if you don’t want to confirm the VPN launch manually), and leave the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position. -1. Select *Run Immediately* (if you don’t want to confirm the VPN launch manually), leave the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position, and tap *Next*. + ![Is Opened](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/isopened.png) - ![Instruction. Part 3](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on3_en.jpg) +1. Tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for, tap *Done* and *Next*. + + ![App](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/newautomation.png) 1. Tap *New Blank Automation* in *Get Started*, find AdGuard VPN, tap *Set VPN connection*, select *Turn VPN connection On*, and tap *Done*. - ![Instruction. Part 4](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_on4_en.jpg) + ![Blank Automation](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/blankautomation.png) + ![Set VPN connection](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/setvpnconnection.png) + ![Turn VPN connection On](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/turnvpnconnectionon.png) Now AdGuard VPN will be automatically enabled when you open the app you’ve set up automation for. If you’d like to, you can create another command that will make AdGuard VPN automatically turn off when you close the app. ## Configuring automatic disconnection from VPN -![Instruction. Part 1](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_off1_en.jpg) +1. In the same *Shortcuts* app start creating a new automation: tap +, scroll and tap *App* in the list. -1. In the same *Shortcuts* app start creating a new automation: tap +, scroll to find *App* in the *Personal Automation* list that opens, and tap it. -1. Select the *Is Closed* checkbox, tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for, and tap *Done*. + ![Plus](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/plus.png) - ![Instruction. Part 2](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_off2_en.jpg) +1. Select the *Is Closed* checkbox, select *Run Immediately*, and leave the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position. -1. Select *Run Immediately* (if you don’t want to confirm the VPN launch manually), leave the slider next to the *Ask before running* option to the inactive position, and tap *Next*. + ![Is Closed](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/isclosed.png) - ![Instruction. Part 3](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/public/Adguard/Blog/VPNauto/vpn_off3_en.jpg) +1. Tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for (in our example, it’s Instagram), tap *Done* and *Next*. 1. Tap *New Blank Automation* in *Get Started*, find AdGuard VPN, tap *Set VPN connection*, select *Turn VPN connection Off*, and tap *Done*. + ![Turn VPN connection Off](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/turnvpnconnectionoff.png) + Done! AdGuard VPN will now be disabled on your device every time you close the app you’ve set up automation for. You can repeat the same steps for any other app. + +![Done](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/done.png) From 32829f977edd26c23aa45235411e7d3fe1a7d797 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Helen <58733007+el-termikael@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:15:39 +0300 Subject: [PATCH 4/4] Update docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md Co-authored-by: Sofia Orlova <95080242+sonya-orlova@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md index 0d29f2ba9..0d43a9dfd 100644 --- a/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md +++ b/docs/adguard-vpn-for-ios/solving-problems/automation.md @@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ If you need a VPN for one or more apps, set up AdGuard VPN to automatically turn 1. Tap *Choose* next to the *App*, select the app you’re setting up the VPN for, tap *Done* and *Next*. - ![App](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/newautomation.png) + ![App](https://cdn.adguardvpn.com/content/kb/vpn/ios/automation/app.png) 1. Tap *New Blank Automation* in *Get Started*, find AdGuard VPN, tap *Set VPN connection*, select *Turn VPN connection On*, and tap *Done*.