A VPN may be needed if you are working on Windows 10 while away from the office. Users can connect to private networks from the Internet in a secure manner thanks to VPNs. Many businesses offer VPN services to their staff so that they may connect to the company’s networks when needed.
Depending on how your company’s VPN service is set up and used, you may be able to connect to it directly from Windows 10 using the features built into the operating system, or via a specialized VPN client software provided by your employer.
How to create a VPN connection in Windows 10?
If your company uses a specific VPN client software, you’ll need to obtain the necessary instructions from the network administrator or IT department.
You will, however, need information about your company’s VPN if you connect directly to the VPN service from Windows 10. The following are some of the things you’ll need to know in order to connect with a VPN:
- The name or address of the VPN server
- The type of the VPN: It can be PPTP, L2TP/IPsec, SSTP, or IKEv2
- The login credentials: Username and password
If your business utilizes Windows to establish a VPN connection to the corporate network, follow these steps to join its VPN service:
- First, click on the Notifications icon which is located on the right side of the taskbar. Then, you will see the Action Center.
- Enter VPN, you will see a Settings window.
- Next, click on “Add a VPN Connection.”
- Fill out all of the necessary information for the connection, including the name you want to use for it.
- Then you need to click on Save.
How to establish a VPN connection in Windows 10?
After you’ve created a VPN network in Windows 10, follow these steps to utilize it:
- First, click on the Notifications icon which is located on the right side of the taskbar. Then, you will see the Action Center.
- Enter VPN, you will see a Settings window.
- Choose the VPN connection and then click on Connect. Windows 10 establishes the VPN connection using the credentials you provided. You’ll receive a confirmation from
- Windows 10 when the connection is complete.
- Close Settings.
Some public networks do not allow you to connect via VPN to your company’s network. Some networks have been configured to block all VPN connections. If you’re unable to access the internet through your present network, your best option is to switch networks and try another.
How to disconnect from a VPN connection in Windows 10?
Follow these steps:
- First, click on the Notifications icon which is located on the right side of the taskbar. Then, you will see the Action Center.
- Enter VPN, you will see a Settings window.
- Choose the VPN connection and then click on Disconnect.
- Close Settings.
How to remove a VPN connection in Windows 10?
If you no longer need to use a VPN connection that you created, you can remove it easily from Windows. Just follow these steps:
- First, click on the Notifications icon which is located on the right side of the taskbar. Then, you will see the Action Center.
- Enter VPN, you will see a Settings window.
- Choose the VPN connection and then click on Remove.
- Then choose Remove again.
- Close Settings.
