OpenVPN Connect is the official, free VPN client for Windows developed by OpenVPN Inc.

Step 3: Obtain Your VPN Configuration File

You need a configuration file (.ovpn extension) from your VPN server or provider. This file contains server addresses, encryption settings, and routing rules.

Have a tricky OpenVPN config issue? Check the Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc) under "Applications and Services Logs" > OpenVPN. That log will tell you exactly why the tunnel won't handshake.

  1. Is OpenVPN Connect free?: Yes, OpenVPN Connect is a free, open-source VPN client.
  2. Does OpenVPN Connect work with all VPN providers?: OpenVPN Connect works with most VPN providers that support the OpenVPN protocol. However, you may need to configure the client with your provider's specific settings.
  3. Is OpenVPN Connect safe to use?: OpenVPN Connect is a reputable and trustworthy VPN client, as it's maintained by the OpenVPN project and has undergone extensive security audits.

OpenVPN Connect allows you to Block IPv6 traffic when the VPN is not connected. Go to Settings > Connection > "Block IPv6 traffic when VPN is off."