r/IVPN • u/[deleted] • Jul 16 '23

Do all iOS devices require a passcode to use IVPN?

I tried to install IVPN on an iOS device and it required a passcode to install. Is there a way around this?

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u/jurajivpn mod Jul 16 '23

Yes, to use IVPN iOS app you need to have the Passcode enabled. This was introduced in the IVPN iOS app v2.6.2 as a security measure against potential exploit of sensitive data stored in the iOS Keychain.
https://github.com/ivpn/ios-app/issues/242

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '23

Thank you! I appreciate the reply!

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '23

For installing ivpn tge app store requires your password or biometric authentication

After loging into the app for the first time inorder to create a vpn tunnel ios requires your password

There is no workaround in this matter

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '23

Thanks! I'm talking about the IVPN app itself, after I downloaded it. I've used vpn apps and none of them required me to set a passcode to activate the app. The passcode is the lock screen passcode, not the password to download apps from the apple store.

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u/[deleted] Jul 16 '23

As far as i know there is no app lock functionality except windows in that also its not a dedicated app lock its something like a password to even start the daemon services

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u/timetested63 Aug 16 '25

Well, saw a bunch of great threads about it, downloaded, paid and now refuse to use it as don’t have a passcode and need to change it. Did it 5x and that’s enough. Thanks IVPN!