PPTP VPN stands for Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol Virtual Private Network, the simplest VPN technology using Internet connection provided by ISPs to create secure tunnels between client and server or client to client. PPTP VPN is a built-in VPN application in Windows 10. The advantage of PPTP VPN in Windows 10 is the absence of the need for third-party software, easy installation, and startup.
In the previous article, Mytour guided you on how to configure VPNBook with OpenVPN to create a virtual private network. After configuring VPNBook with OpenVPN, you can transmit data and accelerate access to foreign websites. Compared to OpenVPN, PPTP VPN is more flexible, user-friendly, and does not require installation. However, due to operating on the Point-to-Point protocol, PPTP VPN is less secure and still susceptible to external intrusion.
Configuring VPNBook with OpenVPN
Step 1: Press the Windows key + A to open Action Center in Windows 10, then select VPN.
Step 2: In the VPN section, choose Add a VPN connection.
Step 3: To obtain information about the PPTP VPN we intend to use, access here, select PPTP with any server.
Note: Remember to jot down the information including Server name and user, password.
Step 4: Return to the Add a VPN Connection section, input the accurate information you obtained in step 3.
Note: Ensure the VPN provider and VPN type parameters match those shown in the image, while you can customize the Connection name for easy recall.
Step 5: After creation, click connect to the newly established VPN.
Step 6: Once VPN indicates Connected, you have completed the configuration and usage of VPNBook with PPTP VPN protocol.
If you find the access speed to foreign websites slower, you can search for other VPN options from VPNBook. Installing the PPTP VPN protocol is simple and easy, suitable for non-technical users. Hopefully, this article will help you understand more about VPN and basic usage with PPTP VPN.
Aside from VPN, you can change the connection to improve the quality of the network being used. There are various methods to change the connection, such as changing DNS, IP address, hiding IP, or browsing anonymously on Mytour. Changing DNS allows you to do more on the internet.