How to set up OpenVPN Client on Windows PC and MacBook

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.