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How to Manually Configure a VPN Connection on Windows 11 - Acer Community
<main> <article class="userContent"> <h2 data-id="what-is-a-virtual-private-network"><strong>What is a Virtual Private Network</strong></h2><p>A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that creates an encrypted connection between your computer and the internet. A VPN will mask your location by hiding your IP address and using one from anywhere else in the world.</p><p>People use VPN connections to protect their computer when connected to a public Wi-Fi network or to improve internet security and make it harder for others to track them. People may also use VPNs to circumvent local restrictions, such as accessing their favorite services when on holiday.</p><p>Read below how to set up a manual VPN configuration.</p><h2 data-id="how-to-set-up-a-vpn"><strong>How to set up a VPN</strong></h2><p>First, you must set up a VPN profile on your PC. You can download a VPN app from various app stores or set up a work account and get a VPN from your company. There are many different VPNs ranging from free to quite expensive, so it is worth looking around to see which VPN best suits your needs. Use the instructions below to add a VPN connection.</p><ol><li>Click on <strong>Start ⊞</strong> and select <strong>Settings</strong>.</li><li>Click on <strong>Network and internet</strong> and select <strong>Add VPN</strong>.</li><li>Use the drop-down for <strong>VPN provider </strong>to select <strong>Windows (built-in)</strong>.</li><li>Enter your preferred name into the <strong>Connection name </strong>box.</li><li>Enter the address for the VPN server in the <strong>Server name or address</strong> box.</li><li>Use the drop-down for <strong>VPN type</strong> to choose the type of VPN connection you would like to create in the <strong>VPN type</strong> box. You will need to obtain the relevant VPN connection settings from your VPN service.</li><li>Use the drop-down for <strong>Type of sign-in info </strong> to choose your sign-in preference.</li><li>Fill out the <strong>Username </strong>and <strong>Password</strong> boxes if needed.</li></ol><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/7IK3R42F1GNX/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/7IK3R42F1GNX/image.png" alt="image.png" height="1002" width="1263" loading="lazy" data-display-size="medium" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h2 data-id="how-to-connect-to-a-vpn"><strong>How to connect to a VPN</strong></h2><ol><li>Click on the <strong>Network </strong>icon on the right side of your taskbar.</li><li>Click on the <strong>VPN </strong>connection.</li><li>Under the VPN connection, select <strong>Connect</strong>. If the VPN section in Settings opens, select the VPN connection there, then select <strong>Connect</strong>.</li><li>Enter your security sign-in information as prompted.</li></ol><p><strong>Note: </strong>If you purchase a VPN, it may come with an application or client that you can use to connect without manually configuring a connection.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-medium float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/DTUMTDJ0YN69/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6029997/uploads/DTUMTDJ0YN69/image.png" alt="How to connect to VPN.png" height="781" width="533" loading="lazy" data-display-size="medium" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p> </article> </main>
