Setup and Use OpenVPN
OpenVPN stands for Open Source Virtual Private Network. It creates point-to-point in bridged configuration and provides Remote access facilities. Open Search Engine and type this link openvpn.net
Go to Community and select Downloads
There appears a VPN version along with released date
You can find the Installer
Click on the link appeared beside Installer Windows 7 and later
Now OpenVPN will be downloaded with the version of 2.4.6-I602.exe
After it is downloaded, it shows an alert like the below image mentioning “Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device”
Select Yes to install it.
Click Next
Read all the points in the License Agreement and select I Agree visible below.
Choose the components and features of OpenVPN processes as well the services if its running.
Select the components you want to install in your PC.
After selecting, tap Next
Select the Destination folder you want to place your Open Source VPN
Choose Install Location, and tap Install
A window appears with an alert “Would you like to install this device software?”
Always trust software from “OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.” will be displayed
You should check the checkbox of trust software from OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Then install it
Tap Next, after completing installation
Tap Finish
By Default, the procedure is stored in Notepad.
Tap Start windows icon as all are using Windows 10 version now-a-days.
Type “This PC”
Open local disk C:Drive
Tap and open the drive which appears as the above image
Open Program Files
Then you will find a folder named OpenVPN with the date and time you installed it in your PC
Tap on OpenVPN
It displays all the folders and icons in it with exact location
Select config folder and open it
It visibles README text saved in Notepad
Go to Windows start then it visibles OpenVPN GUI otherwise type OpenVPN GUI
Tap on OpenVPN GUI
Later go to the upward arrow mark situated below right corner
Then you will find an icon as system lock
If you move your cursor to that it appears OpenVPN GUI
Right-click on that, so there exists three options like Import file, Settings and Exit.
You can be able to find configuration files on your VPN service’s Support page. Those config files comes with ZIP file packaged. Though you’re unable to find you can connect it.
Choose the configuration files and copy those to the proper folder.
Also copy the key and the configuration file to C: drive
Next go to Program files
Then OpenVPN and next config folder
The correct location is C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config
Otherwise it will be located at C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenVPN\config.
Right-click on OpenVPN GUI
Options will be displayed, tap on Run as administrator
Confirm that OpenVPN is not already getting run before you start itself by checking the icon below at the bottom right corner.
Right-tap on the OpenVPN icon in your System Tray. A list of servers based on the files you copied into the OpenVPN config folder will be displayed.
Choose the server you need and tap “Connect”
Once if you signed up for the VPN service, an alert will be appeared asking to enter your username and password
Make sure that you are connected or not. A notification appears indicating that you’re connected to the VPN server.
VPN will now receives your internet traffic. If you’re connected click on Reconnect button, so that it refreshes the internet traffic.
Connect the VPN without configuration files. You can connect and download the correct files.
Start OpenVPN and enter the IP address i.e. Internet Protocol address or hostname of the server
When an alert appears, enter your username and password
If prompted select your profile
Choose “Always” when an alert appears to accept the certificate.
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