How to set up OpenVPN Client on Windows PC and MacBook

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OpenVPN is an open-source virtual private network (VPN) software that utilizes SSL/TLS protocols for encrypted communication. It provides secure remote access and site-to-site connections and is widely used for protecting network communication and access control.
Please follow the steps below to set up the OpenVPN connection.
Windows PC
Step 1: Open your browser and navigate to https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/.
Step 2: Click Downloads, then click the link corresponding your Windows version.
Step 3: Download and run the installer.
Step 4: Please enter the OpenVPN software
Step 5: Cilck on FILE, then click on BROWSER and import the server ovpn file.
Step 6: Please check the server setting, then click on CONNECT.
Step 7: If it shows connected, the openvpn connection is established successfully.
Note: If an error message appears that Server version is too low, you can go to Settings>Advanced Settings>Security Level and select Insecure to solve the issue.
MacBook
Step 1: Open your web browser and navigate to https://openvpn.net/client-connect-vpn-for-mac-os/
Step 2: Click on the Downloads option to download the OpenVPN connect for macOS.
Step 3: Once your download is complete, select installer for your operation system and install the OpenVPN software.
Step 4: Please enter the OpenVPN software, Cilck on FILE, then click on BROWSER and import the server ovpn file.
Step 5: Please check the server setting, then click on CONNECT
Step 6: If it shows connected, the openvpn connection is established successfully.
Note: If an error message appears that Server version is too low, you can go to Settings>Advanced Settings>Security Level and select Insecure to solve the issue.
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