How To Set Up an OpenVPN Client in Windows ?

How To Set Up an OpenVPN Client in Windows ?

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  1. Download OpenVPN
    To be able to use OpenVPN you will need to download and install OpenVPN client.
    You will also need to download a configuration file, you can download those here: OpenVPN config
  2. Open the installation file



  3. Agree with Terms



  4. Choose Components



  5. Installation



  6. Install TAP Driver

    If you see a dialog like this make sure to choose to install it. Otherwise the application will not work.



  7. Installation complete



  8. Complete the Wizard

    Choose Finish and launch OpenVPN Client



  9. Copy the OpenVPN config file

    Copy the openvpn config which you downloaded from the first step. 
    It should be located in your Download directory.

  10. Paste the OpenVPN config file in 
    C:/Program Files/OpenVPN/Config

  11. Allow permissions to write in directory



  12. Connect OpenVPN

    Right click on the OpenVPN icon in systray and choose to connect.



  13. Enter your Credentials



  14. You're now connected

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