Instructions for installing and using VPN on Windows 11

Connecting to a VPN is the ideal solution for secure and private browsing and accessing geo-blocked websites. The steps to configure a VPN on Windows 11 are quite simple.

Table of Contents:
1. How to install VPN on Windows 11.
2. Connect to VPN on Windows 11.
3. Disconnect VPN on Windows 11.
4. Delete VPN connection on Windows 11.

Instructions for installing and using VPN on Windows 11

However, before proceeding with the installation steps, you need to install Win 11 first.

1. How to install VPN on Windows 11

Step 1: First open the Settings window by pressing Windows + I.
Step 2: Next, find and click Network & internet, then click VPN in the right frame.

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Step 3: In the VPN connections section, find and click the Add VPN button.

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Step 4: In the VPN provider menu, select Windows (built-in).
Step 5: Next, in the Connection name menu, enter the name of the VPN connection you want to connect to.
Step 6: In the Server name or address field , enter the VPN server address, such as vpnserver.com or 122.122.122.122.

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Step 7: In the VPN type menu, select the Automatic option or the protocol required to connect to the specific VPN server.
Step 8: In the Type of sign-in info menu, select the authentication method.

Note: This option depends on your VPN service provider's settings.

Step 9: Finally confirm the username and password, if you choose the User name and password option.
Step 10: Click the Save button to save the changes.

Once you complete the steps, you can connect to the VPN from the Settings app or the Taskbar.

2. Connect to VPN on Windows 11

Method 1: Connect VPN on Windows 11 from Settings

Step 1 : Open Settings by pressing Windows + I, then click Network & internet.
Step 2: Next, click VPN in the right pane and then click the Connect button .

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Follow the steps above to connect your Windows 11 computer to the VPN server.

Method 2: Connect VPN on Windows 11 from the Taskbar

Follow the steps below to connect to VPN on Windows 11 from the Taskbar:

Step 1: Click on the network icon on the Taskbar, then click on the VPN button .

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Step 2: Select the VPN connection you want to use and click the Connect button .

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3. Disconnect VPN on Windows 11

Method 1: Disconnect VPN on Windows 11 from Settings

Step 1 : Open Settings , then click Network & internet.
Step 2: Next, click VPN in the right frame and then click the Disconnect button to disconnect.

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Step 3: Finally, click the Confirm button to confirm and you're done.

Method 2: Disconnect VPN on Windows 11 from the Taskbar

Step 1: Click on the network icon on the Taskbar, then click on the VPN button.
Step 2: Select the VPN connection and then click on the Disconnect button.

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4. Delete VPN connection on Windows 11

Step 1: Open the Settings app (by pressing Windows + I), then find and click Network & internet.
Step 2: Next, in the right pane, find and click VPN.

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Step 3: Click on the VPN connection to access the settings.
Step 4: In this step, find and click on the Disconnect button (if available) then click on the Remove button to delete the VPN connection and you're done.

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Hopefully, the instructions for installing and using VPN on Windows 11 that TipsMake has just introduced above will help you master Windows 11 more easily. You can also refer to how to fix the error of losing Wifi on Windows 11 here to fix the error if any.

 In addition, if you have any questions or need further answers, readers can leave their comments in the comment section below the article.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 19 February 2025