How to use VPN on Windows

Following the below steps will help you to set up VPN on Windows 10 & Windows 11.

Step 1: Click on the “Start” button and select “Setting”

To begin using VPN on Windows, navigate to the Start button and click on Settings options.

Step 2: Select “Network & Internet” and Click “VPN”

Now when you click the setting button, you will find multiple options from which now navigate to Network & Internet.

Step 3: Click on “Add a VPN connection”

Now, in this step, you need to set up VPN Connection by following the below steps:

1. For the VPN provider, choose Windows (built-in) option
2. Give your VPN a name and enter it in the Connection name (This is the VPN connection name you’ll look for when connecting)
3. In the Server name or address, enter the address for the VPN server.
4. For VPN type, choose the type of VPN connection you want to create from the pre-defined options.
5. For Type of sign-in info, select the type of sign-in info (or credentials) to use. Select from the four options User name and password, Smart Card, One-time Password, and Certificate.
6. For Username and Password which are optional, this will be default or if you choose User name and password or One time Password in the previous step only then it will be enabled.
7. Click Save.

Step 4: “Connect” to a VPN

Now after setting up your VPN profile, navigate to the right of the taskbar, click on the Network icon and find the VPN Name you have created, select Connect.

1. If the VPN section in Settings opens > select the VPN connection > Select Connect.
2. If it asks for Username and Password, enter your username and password or other sign-in info.

VPN Tip for Windows 10 & Windows 11

The second simplest way to connect and use VPN on Windows 10 and Windows 11 is by downloading a VPN and Select Quick Connect

How to use a VPN in 3 Quick Steps:

1. Download a reliable VPN App
2. Set up the VPN
3. Connect to a VPN Server

You don’t need to be a technical expert to use a VPN (Virtual Private Network). VPNs assist you in multiple ways, such as securing your connection while using public Wi-Fi, encrypting your internet traffic, and protecting your IP address. As the frequency of data breaches and cyber threats continues to rise everywhere, protecting our online privacy has become essential. Integrating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) into your online activities could prevent you from any harmful cyber-attack.