This post created byMiniToolmainly teaches you how to build up a VPN for your new Windows 11 operating system.

It offers two methods for you to choose from and both solutions with screenshots.

Update: The official Windows 11 is already available sinceOctober 5, 2021.

add VPN in Settings

Windows changes from version 10 to version 11.

How Does VPN Work?

The VPN extends a private connection across public networks like the Internet.

specify new VPN parameters

How to Set up VPN on Windows 11?

Most VPN services have their own apps to automatically create a VPN for you.

Way 1.

add/remove snap-in in Microsoft Management Console

Add VPN Account

1.

Navigate toStart > tweaks > online grid & internet > VPN.

Click theAdd VPNbutton behind the VPN connections.

add certificates add-in

In the new popup, just specify the following parameters.

PressWindows + Rshortcut on your keyboard to launch the Windows Run dialog.

  1. key in mmc and press Enter to openMicrosoft Management Console.

set certificates snap-in to manage computer account

ClickFile > Add/Remove Sanp-in.

SelectCertificatesin the left list and clickAddto add it to the right section.

ChooseComputer accountin the new popup.

import certificates in Microsoft Management Console

Keep the default setting and clickFinish.

ClickOKwhen you are redirected to the Add or Remove Snap-in window.

Then, unfold theCertificates (Local Computer)in the left panel of the Console window.

select certificate file to import

Right-hit theCertificatessubfolder and selectAll Tasks > Import.

In the pop-up Certificate Import Wizard, clickNexton the welcome screen.

Browse to opt for correct certificate file.

type password for the selected certificate file

You may need to set to show all file types to make the certificate file be detected.

Input the password for the selected certificate file and clickNextto continue.

Keep the default selection and clickNext.

view IPv4 properties

When it pops up saying the import was successful, clickOK.

  1. end the Console window and clickNoto not save console parameters.

Change connection Properties

1.

specify your DNS servers

Go to Control Panel and set to view its item in icons in the upper right.

SelectNetwork and Sharing Center.

ClickChange adapter settingsin the left menu.

whether to use default gateway on a remote network or not

Right-choose the added VPN and chooseProperties.

In the new popup, switch to theNetworkingtab.

There, click onInternet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)and clickProperties.

select network and sharing center

Next, selectUse the following DNS server addresses, input your preferred and alternate DNS server, and clickOK.

ClickOKand kill the connection Connections window.

  1. choose theStartmenu in the center of the taskbar and selectSettings.

choose to set up a new connection or network

In Windows 11 controls, chooseNetwork & internetin the left panel.

Move to the right part, scroll down to find and press theDial-upoption.

On the next screen, chooseNetwork and Sharing Center.

choose a connection option for the new VPN

In the online grid and Sharing Center, click theSet up a new connection or online grid.

In the new window, choose a connection option.

You should selectConnect to a workplaceto set up a dial-up or VPN connection to your workplace.

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Next, clickUse my Internet connection (VPN).

Return to selectChange adapter settingsin the left menu in the web link and Sharing Center.

Then, just change the properties of the added VPN as in Way 1.

type the internet address to connect to

Finally, you have yourWindows 11 VPN set upand it is available for connection.

How to Connect to Your Added VPN in Windows 11?

you’re free to click theConnectbutton to connect your system to this VPN.

connect to the newly created VPN in Settings

To disconnect the VPN, just clickDisconnecteither in options or from taskbar.

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connect to the newly added VPN in taskbar

remove added VPN