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title: 'Video: OpenVPN Data Channel Offload in Action'
canonical: https://openvpn.net/as-docs/videos/video--dco-in-action/
product: Access Server Docs
description: Watch this comprehensive video about the workings of OpenVPN DCO, both the technical aspects and the user experience.
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# Video: OpenVPN Data Channel Offload in Action

This video takes you on a deep dive into the workings of OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO). We cover the technical aspects and the user experience.

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| **Date published:** | Aug 31, 2023 |
| **Functionality covered:** | How to enable OpenVPN DCO on Access Server and OpenVPN Connect and various user experiences. |
| **Description** | Watch a user's experience transferring video files while connected to the VPN before enabling OpenVPN DCO. OpenVPN DCO requires Access Server 2.12.0 or newer. Install the DCO module on your Access Server's console. Activate the DCO feature in Access Server in the Admin Web UI. Tun on DCO from OpenVPN Connect's advanced settings. Watch a user's experience transferring video files while connected to the VPN after enabling OpenVPN DCO. Watch a user's experience transferring video files while connected to the VPN with DCO enabled on Access Server but not OpenVPN Connect. Watch a user's experience transferring videl files while connected to the VPN with DCO enabled on OpenVPN Connect but not on Access Server. |
| **Access Server version** | 2.12.0 |
| **Length** | 11:00 |

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