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    OpenVPN can't connect on Windows 8

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    • calvinsteelC
      calvinsteel Banned
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      I am new vpn user and I have configured an Openvpn server on my computer. I have tried several methods for example disabling of firewall but still not connect. Anyone can help me.

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      • RicoR
        Rico LAYER 8 Rebel Alliance
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        How is this question related to pfSense?

        -Rico

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        • calvinsteelC
          calvinsteel Banned
          last edited by calvinsteel

          I am using pfsense router.

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          • RicoR
            Rico LAYER 8 Rebel Alliance
            last edited by

            So what do you mean with 'Openvpn server on my computer'?
            Outline your setup, show Config Screenshots, Logs and so on.

            -Rico

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            • calvinsteelC
              calvinsteel Banned @Rico
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              @Rico I mean openvpn not configure with windows 8 in my computer. I have read too many guides.
              https://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_l2tp.aspx
              https://www.expressvpn.com/what-is-vpn/protocols/l2tp
              https://www.purevpn.com/what-is-vpn/protocols/l2tp

              But still nothing. Can you suggest me the actual issue of router or anything else. Maybe I ignore some major facts.

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              • GertjanG
                Gertjan @calvinsteel
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                @calvinsteel said in OpenVPN can't connect on Windows 8:

                I have read too many guides.
                https://www.vpngate.net/en/howto_l2tp.aspx
                https://www.expressvpn.com/what-is-vpn/protocols/l2tp
                https://www.purevpn.com/what-is-vpn/protocols/l2tp
                But still nothing.

                All wrong.
                The sites you mentioned are companies that offer VPN services.
                They have a VPN server that you can access with a "client", like your Windows 8 PC.

                I advise you to start with https://docs.netgate.com/pfsense/en/latest/vpn/openvpn/openvpn-remote-access-server.html

                Then, stop reading, and look at these https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Cq2kjCWM8odzoIzftS04A/videos - take the 2, 3 VPN "server" videos.

                Btw : install this package :

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                When you finished setup your OpenVPN? server, and added at least one "client" (the visitor), you go to " OpenVPNClient Export Utility" and select :

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                Take that zip file, bring it to you Windows 8 PC, install and go.

                No "help me" PM's please. Use the forum, the community will thank you.
                Edit : and where are the logs ??

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