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VPN SETUP · WINDOWS

Set up VPN on Windows.

Use the recommended VPN client for the quickest setup, or choose a manual connection method when you need more control.

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Quick setup

The shortest path to a connection

Before starting, have a Windows PC, an active VPN-Accounts.com account, your VPN credentials and a working internet connection.

Download VPNClient

Use the verified download above rather than a random third-party software site. If Windows shows a security warning you do not understand, contact Support instead of bypassing it blindly.

  1. 01

    Download and install the current Windows VPNClient.

  2. 02

    Open VPNClient and enter the account details supplied after purchase.

  3. 03

    Start with WireGuard where available.

  4. 04

    Choose a current server and connect.

Install and connect

Set up Windows VPNClient

The flow avoids temporary button names so it stays useful as the current VPNClient interface changes.

  1. 01

    Download VPNClient

    Use the verified Windows download on this page, then run the installer.

  2. 02

    Complete installation

    Follow the installer prompts and open VPNClient when installation finishes.

  3. 03

    Sign in

    Enter the VPN account credentials supplied after purchase.

  4. 04

    Choose a server

    A nearby server is a good starting point; choose a specific country when its visible VPN IP location matters.

  5. 05

    Choose a connection option

    Start with WireGuard where available, or use another supported option when needed.

  6. 06

    Connect

    Start the connection and wait for VPNClient to show an active connection and selected server.

Connected?

VPNClient should show the active connection and selected server. If the status is unclear, use the troubleshooting checks below.

Check the connection

What VPNClient looks like on Windows

The main screen keeps connection and location selection close at hand.

VPNClient Windows main connection screen
Connect to a VPN server
VPNClient Windows server location list
Choose a current server location

Connection choice

Which connection option should I use?

Start with the recommended modern option. Broader protocol explanations belong in the VPN FAQ.

01

Recommended starting point

WireGuard

The modern upstream-recommended default.

02

Compatible / manual

OpenVPN

Useful as a compatible, configurable or manual option.

03

Supported alternative

IKEv2/IPsec

A current alternative supported by the Windows VPNClient.

04

Restrictive networks

Stealth

An OpenVPN-over-TLS/SSL-style option that may help when a restrictive network interferes with ordinary VPN traffic.

Legacy compatibilityL2TP/IPsec and PPTP

These options remain subordinate compatibility paths for older or manual environments. Do not rely on shared secrets copied from an old guide; ask Support for current account-specific guidance.

Windows controls

Useful Windows VPNClient features

These capabilities are verified for the current Windows desktop VPNClient. Exact controls may change between releases.

01

Network Lock

The current Windows VPNClient includes Network Lock (Internet kill switch) for OpenVPN connections. It is not presented as enabled by default or as a guarantee against every leak.

02

Auto-connect

Can reduce the chance of forgetting to connect before using an unfamiliar network. Exact triggers and settings are not assumed here.

03

Stealth

An OpenVPN-over-TLS/SSL-style option that may help when a restrictive network interferes with ordinary VPN traffic.

Connection and protection settings

General and Advanced views expose the current Windows controls without turning this guide into a settings reference.

VPNClient Windows General settings
General startup and Network Lock settings
VPNClient Windows Advanced protocol settings
Advanced protocol, port and DNS settings

Manual option

Prefer manual OpenVPN?

Use the existing configuration generator instead of copying an old static profile.

Generate OpenVPN Configuration
  1. 01

    Install the official OpenVPN client.

  2. 02

    Generate the current .ovpn configuration on VPN-Accounts.com.

  3. 03

    Import the configuration into OpenVPN.

  4. 04

    Connect using your VPN credentials when requested.

Connection checks

Windows VPN not connecting?

Use these checks before moving to the full troubleshooting guide.

  1. Confirm the VPN account credentials.
  2. Try another current server.
  3. Restart VPNClient.
  4. Try another supported connection option.
  5. Compare another network and record the exact error.

Windows FAQ

Windows setup answers

For broader product and protocol questions, visit the VPN FAQ.

What is the easiest way to set up VPN on Windows?

Install the current Windows VPNClient, enter the VPN account details supplied after purchase, choose a current server and connect.

Does VPNClient support Windows 11 and Windows 10?

The current Windows VPNClient is the recommended setup path for both Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Which protocol should I use?

Start with WireGuard where available. OpenVPN is a compatible and configurable option, IKEv2/IPsec is supported, and Stealth may help on restrictive networks.

Does Windows VPNClient have a kill switch?

Yes. The current Windows VPNClient includes Network Lock (Internet kill switch) for OpenVPN connections. It is not presented as enabled by default or as a guarantee against every leak.

Can I use OpenVPN manually?

Yes. Install the official OpenVPN client, generate an .ovpn configuration on the Setup Guides page, import it, and connect with your VPN credentials.

What should I do if the VPN will not connect?

Confirm your credentials, try another current server, restart VPNClient, try another supported connection option and compare another network. Record the exact error before contacting Support.

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