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OpenVPN Installation, Configuration and Run Guide on Windows

Introduction:

This document will present, step by step, the installation, configuration and execution of OpenVPN on the Windows operating system.


Preparation:

Before starting the installation and configuration of OpenVPN on your computer, you should check the following point:
  • Have an account for the configuration of OpenVPN, which is requested from the Management Office of the Computer Network.

Installation:

To download OpenVPN just go here, and below you will find the respective download.

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Then, perform the respective installation.
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Configurarion:

For your configuration, you should download DEEC.ovpn and move it to  “C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config”.

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Execution:

To finish, you will have to start the program “OpenVPN GUI” which, with its execution, will show an icon of a monitor with a lock on your task bar.

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To finish, you will have to start the program “OpenVPN GUI” which, with its execution, will show an icon of a monitor with a lock on your task bar.

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