How to Use VPN in Windows 10: Connect VPN for Free
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Connecting your PC to a VPN can make your work securely. You can easily access any website which is restricted in your area, you just have to use any VPN software or configure it manually on your Windows PC. Let’s know about the VPN.
Well, there are some free and paid applications that setup VPN in Windows 10, but here we’ve some easy steps that will help you to create a VPN in Windows manually.
What is VPN
Whenever you connect your device to the internet, your ISP (Internet Service Provider) assigns you an IP address that is available publicly. It means, every website or application can track your location and activities. But you can use VPN services on your devices.
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows you to create an encrypted connection for the internet over another network. It extends a private network across the public network and enables users to transfer data securely as encrypted data. You can use VPN services to access applications and websites securely.
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Connect VPN for Free
You have to create a Virtual Private Network connection manually in order to access the internet privately. Although there are a lot of ways to use a VPN, you can use free VPN applications, auto VPN services or you can connect VPN for free by manually creating a VPN connection in Windows 10.
How to Setup VPN in Windows 10
You can use free software to use VPN in Windows 10, although you can establish the connection manually. We’ll show you both methods to setup VPN in Windows 10.
Setup VPN in Windows 10 Using Softwares
The best way to set up a VPN in Windows 10 is by using the software. The beauty of these softwares is that it sets up the VPN connection for you very easily within a click.
There’s a lot of online services available that works great in order to set up VPN easily but most of them are premium and paid software, although there are some free VPN softwares that works great but are limited as they are free.
Some Free VPN Softwares:
- Hotspot Shield
- TunnelBear
- ProtonVPN Free
- Windscribe
- Speedify
- Hide.me
Some Paid VPN Softwares:
Setup VPN in Windows 10 manually
First, you need to sign up for a VPN service like OpenVPN, NordVPN, etc. It is required to use online VPN services as you have to select the best servers and protocols. The four most common are PPTP, L2TP/IPSec, SSTP, and OpenVPN. It may sound difficult but this process will take 10-20 minutes to set it up.
Note: If you are not familiar with these technicalities, please read or watch a documentary on how to set up a VPN profile.
Once you have all the necessary information, you can jump right to the steps to create a VPN profile in Windows 10.
- Right-click the Start button.
- Click Settings
(Image credit: Windows Central) - Click Network & Internet.
- Click VPN
(Image credit: Windows Central) - Click Add a VPN connection.
- Click the dropdown menu below the VPN provider.
(Image credit: Windows Central) - Click Windows (built-in).
- Click the Connection name field.
(Image credit: Windows Central) - Type a name for the VPN connection.
- Click the Server name or address field.
(Image credit: Windows Central) - Type the server’s address. (Find it from your sign in VPN service)
- Click the dropdown menu below VPN type.
(Image credit: Windows Central) - Choose a connection protocol.
- Click the dropdown menu below the Type of sign-in info.
(Image credit: Windows Central) - Click a sign-in method. (This will be different as per your VPN provider.)
- Click Save.
(Image credit: Windows Central) - Click the VPN you just set up. (It will now appear in the VPN list.)
- Click Connect.
(Image credit: Windows Central)
Whenever any VPN is connected, the VPN connection name will display Connected underneath it. To see if you’re connected or not to the VPN, just select the Network icon on the far bottom right of the taskbar, then see if the VPN connection says Connected or Not.
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How to disconnect VPN on Windows 10
If you wish to disconnect the VPN connection, or you want to remove the VPN connection’s server list, you just have to click on the Network icon which is placed on the bottom right of the taskbar, then you will get the list of all connections, just find out your VPN connection and click to Disconnect.
