Installing And Configuring Openvpn

1. Visit http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html for the latest release of OpenVPN

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2. Save the latest version of the Windows Installer

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3. Select ‘Run’ when the download is completed

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4. Select ‘Yes’ to allow the program to install

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5. Select ‘Next’ to continue

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6. Agree to the License Terms

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7. Leave all default settings enabled and select ‘Next’

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8. Select ‘Install’

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9. Select ‘Install’ again in the Windows Security window

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10. Select ‘Next’ to continue

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11. Select ‘Finish’ to complete the installation

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OpenVPN GUI Setup

12. Select Start, then right click the OpenVPN GUI icon and select ‘Properties’

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13. Select ‘Advanced’ in the properties window

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14. Check the ‘Run as administrator’ box and select ‘OK’

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15. Select ‘OK’ to close the OpenVPN GUI Properties window. You’ll be prompted to provide admistrator permission to change the settings, select ‘Continue’

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Done! OpenVPN GUI will now be running in the Taskbar. Download the default config file Los Angeles   Dallas  New York  Montreal

16. Choose ‘Save’ to save the file into your ‘Downloads’ directory

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17. Select ‘Open Folder’ to open the Downloads directory (or Start->Documents->Downloads)

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18. In the opened directory, select all files (Shift+click each file), then right click and select ‘Copy’

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19. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the Local Disk -> Program Files -> OpenVPN -> config directory

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20. Right click on in the directory and select ‘Paste’. Click ‘Continue’ when UAC box opens

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21. Done!

Connect to SlickVPN
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22. Right click the OpenVPN icon on the toolbar

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23. Select ‘Connect’ from the menu

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24. Enter your username and password and click ‘OK’ to connect to SlickVPN

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Done! Enjoy the added security and anonymity of your VPN connection!