Windows OpenVPN

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*** The OpenVPN client version may slightly differ than shown in the following examples; please use the most recent version available through the OpenVPN Downloads page, as linked below. ***

Visit the official download page for the Windows OpenVPN Installer, located here: https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html
Choose the version that matches the operating system you're using (whether 32-bit, or 64-bit)
Choose to Save the file.
Go the the Downloads link in your browser, and click the option to open the folder containing the download.
Right-click on the installer, and choose Run as Administrator.
You may receive a popup from the User Account Control on Windows; if so, choose Yes to proceed with the installation.
When the Install completes, click Next
Uncheck Show Readme and click Finish
Download the OpenVPN Configuration Files here: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/openvpn/openvpn.zip
Open the folder that the configuration file was downloaded to
Right-Click the openvpn.zip and click Extract All
Click Extract
Highlight and copy all of the Extracted files from the zip and paste them into the OpenVPN config folder C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config or C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenVPN\config
When you Paste, it will ask you to confirm Administrator permission to copy the files.
Right-Click the OpenVPN GUI icon on your desktop, and choose Run as administrator
Right-click the OpenVPN icon in the System Tray to choose a region to connect to, or to disconnect from the VPN.
Enter your Username and password when prompted, and Click OK.

EASY Setup Guides for Alternate Configurations (Advanced):

PPTP/L2TP/SOCKS Security

The PPTP/L2TP/SOCKS5 protocols are provided for devices lacking compatibility with the Private Internet Access application or OpenVPN protocol. PPTP/L2TP/SOCKS5 should be used for masking one's IP address, censorship circumvention, and geolocation.

If you need encryption, please use the Private Internet Application or OpenVPN protocol with our service.

Windows OpenVPN Setup

EASY Setup Guides for Alternate Configurations (Advanced):

PPTP/L2TP/SOCKS Security

Plug n’ Play Router Setup

Advanced Router Setup

Advanced OpenVPN SSL Usage Guides

L2TP/IPSec Usage Guides

Advanced OpenVPN SSL Restrictive Configurations

Legacy

PPTP VPN Instant Setup Guides

SOCKS5 Proxy Usage Guides

Port Forwarding

IPv6 Leak Protection

DNS Leak Protection

Internet Kill Switch

Regional Gateways