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How to Install OpenVPN Connect on Windows

Install OpenVPN Connect on Windows by following the steps for the product you're connecting with.

This installation guide provides the steps to install OpenVPN Connect with OpenVPN servers. This includes the OpenVPN open-source project or other VPN services using the OpenVPN protocol.

Install the app and connect to a server

  1. Download the OpenVPN Connect app from our website.

  2. Wait until the download completes, then open it.

  3. Run the OpenVPN Connect setup wizard.

  4. Agree to the EULA and install.

  5. When prompted, click Yes to approve the privilege escalation request.

  6. Click Finish when the installation completes.

  7. From your system tray, click the OpenVPN Connect icon to launch the app.

  8. Import a profile.

This installation guide provides the steps to install OpenVPN Connect and join your CloudConnexa environment.

Before you begin

Find the invitation email sent by your CloudConnexa administrator. This email includes your invitation to join CloudConnexa and your CloudID, Username, and Temporary Password. If you don't have that email, ask your CloudConnexa administrator for help.

Install the app and connect to your CloudConnexa

To connect to your CloudConnexa account, follow these steps:

  1. Download the OpenVPN Connect app from our website or the link in your invitation email.

  2. Wait until the download completes, then open it.

  3. Run the OpenVPN Connect setup wizard.

  4. Agree to the EULA and install.

  5. When prompted, click Yes to approve the privilege escalation request.

  6. Click Finish when the installation completes.

  7. From your system tray, click the OpenVPN Connect icon to launch the app.

  8. Click to add a new profile.

  9. On the Import Profile window, select URL and enter the CloudID from your invitation email.

  10. Enter your Username and Temporary password from your invitation email.

  11. At the prompt, enter a new password and confirm it.

  12. Accept the Terms of Service and click Change Password.

  13. Select your desired region.

  14. Click Connect.

This installation guide provides the steps to install OpenVPN Connect and connect to Access Server.

Before you begin

Ensure you have a username and password to connect to Access Server. If you don't have one, contact your Access Server administrator.

Install the app from the Client Web UI and connect to Access Server

  1. Open a browser and navigate to your Access Server Client Web UI.

  2. Sign in with your username and password.

  3. Click on the Windows icon.

  4. Wait until the download completes, then open it.

  5. Run the OpenVPN Connect setup wizard.

  6. Agree to the EULA and install.

  7. When prompted, click Yes to approve the privilege escalation request.

  8. Click Finish when the installation completes.

  9. From your system tray, click the OpenVPN Connect icon to launch the app.

  10. Click on your profile to connect to Access Server.

Tip

The URL for your Client Web UI is the hostname or IP address of your Access Server. Ask your administrator for help if you don't have that.