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You can configure VPN on Windows 10 either from the Control Panel or the Settings window. Setting up VPN through the Settings window is much simpler and can be applied on both tablets and computers. Therefore, in this article, Mytour will guide you on how to set up VPN on Windows 10 through the Settings window.Mytour has provided guidance on setting up a VPN, a virtual private network for computers and mobile devices. In this article, Mytour will provide a more detailed guide on setting up a virtual private network on Windows 10.
Before proceeding with the steps to set up VPN on Windows 10, make sure you have the following information ready:
Key Information for VPN Setup on Windows 10
Setting Up VPN on Windows 10
Click on the Start button on the Taskbar, then select Settings. Next, on the Settings window, click on Network and Internet as shown below:
On the left panel, you will find several options. On the right panel, there are settings related to your left panel selections. Click on VPN on the left panel to view related settings on the right panel.Click on +Add a VPN connection. A window will appear on the screen as shown below:
Under VPN Provider, select Windows Default.
Under Connection Name, give a name for the VPN connection.
If planning to use multiple VPN networks, ensure you provide valid names for easy identification when connecting. Some VPN service providers may require a specific VPN name, such as VPN 1. When gathering server ID information, you can ask the service provider if a specific VPN connection name is needed.
In the section labeled Server Name or Address, enter the IP address provided by your VPN service provider. Setting up a VPN connection on Windows requires the URL or IP address of the VPN server.
For the VPN type, choose PPTP as it is the most widely used protocol for VPNs. If in doubt or if the VPN connection doesn't work after setup, go back to the settings and choose Automatic to let Windows 10 detect the protocol for you.
If you want to connect to the VPN without entering your username and password each time, scroll down, find and check the box that says Remember my sign-in information. Click Save, then click the back button to return to the previous Add VPN page. You will now see the new VPN connection within the ADD VPN button.
Congratulations, you have successfully configured VPN on Windows 10. When you click on the VPN you created, you will see three buttons as shown below. One of these buttons is Connect. Click on it to establish a connection to the VPN. The other two buttons are Advanced and Remove. Click on Remove to delete the VPN connection from Windows 10.
Clicking on the Advanced button opens a window where you can configure the proxy settings. For most VPNs, the proxy settings are automatically configured, so you don't need to adjust any options in this window.
Tip: After setting up VPN on Windows 10, you don't always have to open the Settings window to connect to VPN services. If you pay attention to Windows 10 Notifications, you'll see the Ethernet connection icon even when using Wi-Fi. In this case, both icons will appear because the VPN creates a virtual Ethernet card for the tunnel. Click on this icon to view the list of configured VPNs. Select the VPN you want to use and click Connect. After completion, click the Ethernet icon again and select Disconnect.
In addition to the setup mentioned above, you can explore some of the best free VPNs to make the best choice for a secure and efficient internet connection.
This Mytour article just guided you on how to set up VPN on Windows 10. Hope this guide proves helpful to you. Wishing you success!
