Zscaler Client Connector

Zscaler Client Connector for Android

"Zscaler Client Connector" is an Android application that integrates Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, providing secure network connections through a lightweight HTTP tunnel. It uses Device Administrator permissions and VpnService for encrypting data, safeguarding against threats from mobile apps while supporting multifactor authentication. Designed for enterprise use, it enhances productivity by delivering seamless security for mobile devices without complicated configuration requirements.

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By: Zscaler Inc

Users: 209,001

1.80K

Rating: 1.83

(427)

1 new ratings

Version: 3.7.0.168 (Last updated: 2024-11-24)

Creation date: 2017-12-21

Email: su*****@zscaler.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Permissions

Identity: find accounts on the device

Contacts: find accounts on the device, read your contacts

Phone: read phone status and identity

Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections

Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity

Other:

receive data from Internet
view network connections
change network connectivity
full network access
run at startup
prevent device from sleeping

Ranking

# 137,512 ▲ 338

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App summary

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The Zscaler Client Connector for Android includes both Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access modules.
Note: This app uses the Device Administrator permission and also uses VpnService for securing network connections
Mobility has raised business productivity, but it’s brought its share of issues, as well. One of the biggest challenges is the need to provide complete, consistent security across devices that you may not own. The majority of web traffic from mobile devices comes from apps, not from standard browsers, so threats may not even be visible to traditional security appliances.
Note: Zscaler Client Connector is used with an active enterprise subscription to Zscaler's Mobile Security service. Please follow instructions from your IT organization to use this app.
Zscaler Client Connector automatically creates a lightweight HTTP tunnel that connects the user’s endpoint to Zscaler’s cloud security platform with no need for PAC files or authentication cookies. The Zscaler Cloud Service delivers one-step enrollment, with multifactor authentication support via SAML.
Additional Notes :
Zscaler Client Connector uses few special permission for QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES for securing the application and applying few rules to the traffic.
Application Uses VpnService for securing network on the device by creating encrypted tunnel to with zero touch fundamentals.

User reviews

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Pros

Cons

The app cannot be uninstalled easily and may require a factory reset.
It often crashes and causes other apps to malfunction.
The app automatically reconnects without permission, causing frustration.
Users report a lack of customization options and control.
It frequently has connection issues, requiring reinstallation to fix.

Most mentioned

Difficulties with uninstalling or deactivating the app.
Constant crashing and poor performance.
Issues with automatic reconnections.
The app negatively impacts other applications on the device.

User reviews

There are a lot of negative reviews of this app but I have had no issues with it at all. I think a lot depends on knowing how to set up the profiles for it to get the best out of it. I'm using it on a Samsung A90 with a policy that drives all my connections through Zscaler. I've turned off SSL inspection on it as there are so many apps that are certificate pinned that it isn't realistic to configure exceptions for every one but despite that, I still get URL and app protection etc.

Ian Wharton, 2024-11-15

Easily the worst VPN app, probably the worst android app, I've ever used. Aside from the expected hang ups and crashes (which are numerous), the app will occasionally fail completely silently. As in, you diagnose the problem by uninstalling zscaler and seeing if your other apps work. Oh yeah, zscaler crashes affect ~any and all other processes on your phone. And you can't disable zscaler - you have to uninstall it. 0 stars if I could.

Jamin, 2024-08-29

Someone from zscaler please improve this experience. Have to opt into notifications that vibrate my phone all day. Cant figure out how to keep the vpn off (android auto wont work if its on). I uninstall/reinstalll repeatedly only for work purposes.