Installed Graphene OS on a Pixel 5....first time user.

Trying to use Twingate with the phone. Twingate requires authentication via browser. I have allowed data without VPN connection in settings, but the app gets hung on trying to reach a web browser and resolving the authentication page. I have also allowed in app links in settings.

I think what is happening is that the workflow "connects VPN" prior to authentication and the VPN actually being connected. Either way looking for suggestions.