# VPN & Remoting

Documentation on OpenVPN

# OpenVPN GUI: How to start a VPN connection

**What will be covered:**

- How start the OpenVPN Application
- How to start a VPN Connection

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### 1. Open the Start Menu

Press the **Windows** key on your keyboard to bring up the Start Menu.

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### 2. Search for OpenVPN GUI

Type **OpenVPN** in the search bar, then press **Enter** to open it.

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### 3. Open the VPN Application

Once **OpenVPN** has started a desktop icon with lock should appear **bottom right** of your screen. If you are unable to see it, navigate to the up-arrow menu icons and drag it down to the taskbar. **Right Click the icon to open the OpenVPN Menu.**

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### 4. Check available VPN connections 

A VPN connection should all-ready be available to connect to. If no VPN connection are present then contact IT support.

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### 5. Connect to a VPN

Right click the VPN connection and click connect on the new menu that appears. It should ask you for authentication before a VPN link can be established. This would of been provided by your MSP.

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### 6. Verify connection

Finally, after the connection has been successful, you should be notified that the connection has been established. You should also see the Icon changing to green.

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# OpenVPN Connect: How to Start a VPN connection

**Quick guide showing how to connect to a VPN via the OPENVPN CONNECT software.**

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### 1. Open Tray Icon

In the tray, Find the icon below.

If the Application doesn't appear in the tray, Click the windows button and search "OpenVPN Connect". Open the Application.

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### OR

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### 2. Select the VPN Configuration

Click Connect.

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### 3. Enter in your credentials (If they are not autosaved)

This might be related to your computer login or a credential we have provided you with.

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