Have you ever experienced difficulty accessing a blocked website or desire to surf the global internet anonymously? Then, you need a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to browse the world wide web without being detected. There are a variety of ways to use VPN on your PC which allows you to select server location, block other users from viewing your connection and access sites that may otherwise be blocked. This article will guide you on how to use VPN on your PC in various ways.
VPN Account Set-up
Before setting up VPN on your PC, you first need an account. Creating a VPN account comes in two forms: PPTP and OpenVPN.
To create a PPTP account, visit Tcpvpn.com and select a server from Europe, America, Asia or Africa. Next, choose your preferred country and server, then “Create Username and Password.” Fill in your preferred username and password, create a premium account, and save the account for future references.
To create an OpenVPN account, follow the same step-by-step process used to create PPTP accounts, but in addition, download the config (.ovpn) file provided.
Using VPN Directly on Windows
Once you have created your VPN account, you can now proceed with setting up the VPN on your PC. The first and easiest way to do so is by configuring your Windows settings.
1. Click on “Windows Settings” and select “Network & Internet”.
2. Click on “VPN” and select “Add a VPN connection”.
3. Fill in the required fields with the IP and VPN server created earlier, then click on save.
4. Click on “Connect” to link with VPN. You can visit whatismyip.com to confirm that your IP has been masked.
Using OpenVPN on PC
OpenVPN can also be used on PC. Start by installing OpenVPN software on your PC and download the configuration files and account, then follow these instructions:
1. Right-click on the OpenVPN GUI from the hidden icon on your PC’s taskbar.
2. Click on “Import file” and select the downloaded OpenVPN config file.
3. The import will be successful, and you can connect to the VPN by clicking on “Connect”.
4. Input your username and password, and click “Ok”.
5. Once successfully connected, the icon will change to signify a connection.
Using VPN with Software
There are various software programs you can use to set up VPN on your PC, but we recommend Psiphon as it is free and easy to use:
1. Download and install Psiphon on your PC.
2. Open the application, select your preferred server, for example, “United States,” and click “Connect”.
3. Wait for the configuration to complete, and when successfully connected, the browser will direct to the Psiphon website.
VPN Extension on Browser
Finally, you can install VPN extension on your browser. For example, install Touch VPN on Google Chrome:
1. Install Touch VPN from the Chrome Web Store.
2. After installation, click on “Add to Chrome”, and the extension will be successfully added to your browser.
3. Open the VPN extension and select your preferred server, and click “Connect.”
4. Wait until the connection is successful, and you can access any website while maintaining anonymity.
In summary, VPNs protect your connections when you browse the internet. This guide provides various ways to set up VPN on your PC for a secure internet browsing experience.
