--- title: OpenVPN Installation on Windows OS description: This article will help you to know how to install and configure OpenVPN on your Windows OS (operating system) (versions 7, 8.1, 10, 11, 2008R2, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022). --- [Skip to content](https://help.ishosting.com/en/configuring-openvpn-for-windows#main-content) - [English](https://help.ishosting.com/en/configuring-openvpn-for-windows) - [Русский](https://help.ishosting.com/ru/configuring-openvpn-for-windows) English Show submenu for translations [![is\*hosting](https://help.ishosting.com/hubfs/Logo_Ishosting_mono-1.svg)](https://help.ishosting.com/en) - [Blog](https://blog.ishosting.com/en) - [Support](https://my.ishosting.com/en/tickets) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Blog](https://blog.ishosting.com/en) - [Support](https://my.ishosting.com/en/tickets) - - [English](https://help.ishosting.com/en/configuring-openvpn-for-windows) - [Русский](https://help.ishosting.com/ru/configuring-openvpn-for-windows) English Show submenu for translations - [Go to ishosting.com](https://ishosting.com/) [Go to ishosting.com](https://ishosting.com/) Hello. 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Additionally, download the OpenVPN configuration file (**client01-tcp.ovpn**) from the provided link: **http://server\_IP:port/xxxxxxxxxx/**. You should have received this link via email when the service is activated. ![2](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/2.png?width=362&height=397&name=2.png) ![3](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/3.png?width=663&height=460&name=3.png) 3. You can also find VPN access information in your client area. 1. In your client area, find the **VPN Servers** tab. 2. Click **Manage**. ![10\_en (1)](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/10_en%20(1).png?width=688&height=280&name=10_en%20(1).png) 3. In the **Access** section, find the OpenVPN settings. ![10\_en (2)](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/10_en%20(2).png?width=688&height=340&name=10_en%20(2).png) 4. Download access information there. ![10\_en (3)](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/10_en%20(3).png?width=688&height=339&name=10_en%20(3).png) 4. Install the latest version of the OpenVPN application on your computer (client). There is no need to change the default settings. | ![4](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/4.png?width=533&height=425&name=4.png) | ![5](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/5.png?width=532&height=422&name=5.png) | | --- | --- | 5. After the installation is complete, copy the **client\*\*.ovpn** file to the program installation folder. The default path is "**C:\\Program Files\\OpenVPN\\config\\**". ![6](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/6.png?width=668&height=400&name=6.png) 6. To run the OpenVPN application, right-click the application icon on the Windows taskbar \> click **Connect**. ![8](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/8.png?width=431&height=223&name=8.png) 7. If the connection is successful, you will see the result in the lower right corner of the screen: "**client01-tcp now connected.**". ![9](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/9.png?width=388&height=144&name=9.png) 8. To avoid problems with the launch and operation of OpenVPN, we strongly recommend that you run the application as an administrator. To do this, right-click the application shortcut, in the shortcut properties on the **Compatibility** tab, select the **Run this program as an administrator** checkbox. | ![10](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/10.png?width=443&height=622&name=10.png) | ![11](https://help.ishosting.com/hs-fs/hubfs/help/vpn/windows/openvpn/openvpn-installation-on-windows-os%20en/11.png?width=464&height=652&name=11.png) | | --- | --- | **IMPORTANT!** To fix DNS leaks, follow these steps: 1. Use the OpenVPN application of the current version (if necessary, update via [the link](https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/)). 2. Add the **block-outside-dns** line to the connection config. If you have any questions, you can ask them in the online chat in the lower right corner of the site or by [ticketing the Techsupport Department](https://my.ishosting.com/en/tickets). 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