How to setup OpenVPN on Windows 7

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Download OpenVPN for Windows 7

To see how to Setup OpenVPN on Windows 7, first download OpenVPN for Windows 7.

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Step 1

How to setup OpenVPN on Windows 7

Now double click on the downloaded file to start the installation. Confirm the Windows security messages.

OpenVPN setup window will appear to click “Next”.

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Click on “I Agree”.

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Make sure all the components are selected then click “Next”.

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Now click “Install “.

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Click on “Install” again.

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Click “Finish” to installation complete.

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Step 2

Download OpenVPN config file

Unzip the configuration file that you just downloaded. Copy unzipped files (saturnvpn-DE-UDP.ovpn, …) and paste it to: “C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config“.

If you get the “Destination Folder Access Denied” message, click on “Continue “.

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You can see “OpenVPN GUI” on the menu. Right-click on “OpenVPN GUI” and go to “Properties”.

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Go to the “Compatibility” tab and make sure in Privilege Level “Run this program as an administrator” is selected.

Click “Apply” then “OK” and close the window.

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Step 3

Connect to OpenVPN Windows 7

Now Double click on OpenVPN GUI on your desktop then Click “Continue”.

On the system tray, right-click on the OpenVPN icon and hover the server you would like to connect. (saturnvpn-DE2-UDP.ovpn, …)

Click on “Connect”.

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Enter your SaturnVPN account “Username” and “Password”. And click “OK”.

If you haven’t purchased an account yet, you can use the test account to test our services click here.

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Now you are connected. Enjoy it!