How to use Tasker with the new OpenVPN version?

Question

I usually use OpenVPN Connect android client for connecting to my OpenVPN server in a raspberry. I also use Tasker to automatically connect to the VPN when I am outside from home. My configuration is:

Send Intent

Action:android.intent.action.VIEW

Cat:None

Extra:vpn.AUTOSTART_PROFILE_NAME: <PROFILE NAME>

Package:net.openvpn.openvpn

Class:net.openvpn.openvpn.OpenVPNClient

Target:Activity

Few days ago, the OpenVPN version has been changed to 3.0.1 , and my tasker is not working any more. At least the tasks are not able any more to start a VPN connection or disconnect it.

Obviously, that means that with the new version of the App, some configuration must be changed. Do any body knows what are these new configurations?

— King Midas | Sources

Answer

The offical docs (https://docs.openvpn.net/connecting/connecting-to-access-server-with-android/faq-regarding-openvpn-connect-android/#How_do_I_use_tasker_with_OpenVPN_Connect_for_Android) state:

CONNECT

a) Access Server module
Action: net.openvpn.openvpn.CONNECT

Action: android.intent.action.VIEW

Cat: None

Mime Type: {
blank
}


Data: {
blank
}


Extra: net.openvpn.openvpn.AUTOSTART_PROFILE_NAME:AS {
your_profile_name
}


Extra: net.openvpn.openvpn.AUTOCONNECT:true

Extra: net.openvpn.openvpn.APP_SECTION:AS

Package: net.openvpn.openvpn

Class: net.openvpn.unified.MainActivity

Target: Activity

b) OVPN Profile module
Action: net.openvpn.openvpn.CONNECT
OR

Action: android.intent.action.VIEW

Cat: None

Mime Type: {
blank
}


Data: {
blank
}


Extra: net.openvpn.openvpn.AUTOSTART_PROFILE_NAME:PC {
your_profile_name
}


Extra: net.openvpn.openvpn.AUTOCONNECT:true

Extra: net.openvpn.openvpn.APP_SECTION:PC

Package: net.openvpn.openvpn

Class: net.openvpn.unified.MainActivity

Target: Activity

DISCONNECT

Action: net.openvpn.openvpn.DISCONNECT

Cat: None

Mime Type: {
blank
}


Data: {
blank
}


Extra: net.openvpn.openvpn.STOP:true

Extra: {
blank
}


Extra: {
blank
}


Package: net.openvpn.openvpn

Class: net.openvpn.unified.MainActivity

Target: Activity

Java code example

String profile = "myvpn";

Intent openVPN = new Intent("android.intent.action.VIEW");


openVPN.setClassName("net.openvpn.openvpn", "net.openvpn.unified.MainActivity");


openVPN.putExtra("net.openvpn.openvpn.AUTOSTART_PROFILE_NAME", "PC "+profile);


openVPN.putExtra("net.openvpn.openvpn.AUTOCONNECT", true);


openVPN.putExtra("net.openvpn.openvpn.APP_SECTION", "PC");


activity.startActivity(openVPN);

The formatting is off but i hope it will help someone

— Pimmetje | Sources

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