Installing And Configuring Openvpn
1. Visit http://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html for the latest release of OpenVPN
2. Save the latest version of the Windows Installer
3. Select ‘Run’ when the download is completed
4. Select ‘Yes’ to allow the program to install
5. Select ‘Next’ to continue
6. Agree to the License Terms
7. Leave all default settings enabled and select ‘Next’
8. Select ‘Install’
9. Select ‘Install’ again in the Windows Security window
10. Select ‘Next’ to continue
11. Select ‘Finish’ to complete the installation
OpenVPN GUI Setup
12. Select Start, then right click the OpenVPN GUI icon and select ‘Properties’
13. Select ‘Advanced’ in the properties window
14. Check the ‘Run as administrator’ box and select ‘OK’
15. Select ‘OK’ to close the OpenVPN GUI Properties window. You’ll be prompted to provide admistrator permission to change the settings, select ‘Continue’
Done! OpenVPN GUI will now be running in the Taskbar. Download the default config file Los Angeles Dallas New York Montreal
16. Choose ‘Save’ to save the file into your ‘Downloads’ directory
17. Select ‘Open Folder’ to open the Downloads directory (or Start->Documents->Downloads)
18. In the opened directory, select all files (Shift+click each file), then right click and select ‘Copy’
19. In Windows Explorer, navigate to the Local Disk -> Program Files -> OpenVPN -> config directory
20. Right click on in the directory and select ‘Paste’. Click ‘Continue’ when UAC box opens
21. Done!
Connect to SlickVPN
22. Right click the OpenVPN icon on the toolbar
23. Select ‘Connect’ from the menu
24. Enter your username and password and click ‘OK’ to connect to SlickVPN
Done! Enjoy the added security and anonymity of your VPN connection!