Windows 8: How to set up VPN

STEP 1

First, Open Network and Sharing Center from Control Panel. Then choose Set up a new connection or network.

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STEP 2

In the next window, choose: Connect to a workplace and click Next.

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STEP 3

In the next window, choose Use my Internet Connection (VPN).

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STEP 4

Under Internet address type the IP address of the VPN server you want to connect to. For complete servers list please take a look at this page:

Then enter PPTP as the name of the connection in the Destination name box (you can name it as you want). Then click Create.

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STEP 5

Click on the monitor icon on the bottom right-hand corner.

STEP 6

Right–click on the PPTP connection, and choose Properties from the menu.

STEP 7

Under Security Tab for Type of VPN select “Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)” and click OK.

STEP 8

Almost done, Click again on the monitor icon on the bottom right-hand corner, find PPTP connection and click connect.

Type your VPN username and password and click OK. 

STEP 9

Done, your Windows 8 now should be connected to the VPN server via PPTP protocol.