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Windows 10 Openvpn

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1. Get the Software

  • Download and install the software from here

2. Add a VPN Configuration

  • Download the openvpn configuration files uwc-udp.ovpn and uwc-tcp.ovpn.
  • To start the OpenVPN client, double-click on the OpenVPN GUI icon
  • The OpenVPN client starts and creates an icon at the bottom right-hand corner of your screen.
  • Right click on the OpenVPN client icon and select import file ...
  • Select your downloaded file uwc-udp.ovpn or uwc-tcp.ovpn
  • Import the configuration files

3. Connect

  • To log in to the UWC VPN server, right-click on the OpenVPN GUI icon at the bottom right-hand corner and choose uwc-udp, then Connect.
  • Alternatively, choose uwc-tcp, then Connect.
  • The OpenVPN User Authentication will appear. Enter your UWC network login and password (same account used to log into Ikamva)
  • Click on the OK button to log in.
  • You are now connected through the UWC VPN. 
  • To disconnect, right-click on the OpenVPN GUI icon in the bottom right of your screen and choose Disconnect.

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