Create a VPN connection in Windows client

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To create a VPN connection in Windows, use the following procedure:

  1. In Windows 10, tap the Network icon in the notification area, and then tap Network settings, or in Windows 11, right-click the Network icon and select Network and Internet settings.
  2. In Network & internet, tap the VPN tab.
  3. Tap Add a VPN connection.
  4. In the Add a VPN connection dialog box, in the VPN provider list, tap Windows (built-in).
  5. In the Connection name box, enter a meaningful name, such as Office Network.
  6. In the Server name or address text box, type the FQDN of the server to which you want to connect. This is usually the name of the VPN server.
  7. In the VPN type list, select between Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), L2TP/IPsec with certificate, L2TP/IPSec with pre-shared key, Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP), and IKEv2. This setting must match the setting and policies configured on your VPN server. If you are unsure, tap Automatic.
  8. In the Type of sign-in info list, select either User name and password, Smart card, One-time password, or Certificate. Again, this setting must match your VPN server policies.
  9. In the User name (optional) box, type your user name, and then in the Password (optional) box, type your password. Select the Remember my sign-in info check box, and then tap Save.

To manage your VPN connection from within Network & internet, on the VPN tab, tap the VPN connection, and then tap Advanced options. You can then reconfigure the VPN settings as needed.

Note

Your VPN connection will appear on the list of available networks when you tap the network icon in the notification area.