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Step 1<\/strong>\u00a0Click the\u00a0Start<\/em>\u00a0button. In the search bar, type\u00a0VPN<\/strong>\u00a0and then select\u00a0Set up a virtual private network (VPN) connection<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Step 2<\/strong>\u00a0Enter the IP address or domain name of the server to which you want to connect. If you’re connecting to a work network, your IT administrator can provide the best address.<\/p>\n

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Step 3<\/strong>\u00a0If you want to set up the connection, but not connect, select\u00a0Don’t connect now<\/em>; otherwise, leave it blank and click\u00a0Next<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Step 4<\/strong>\u00a0After clicking\u00a0Next<\/em>, you can either put in your username and password, or leave it blank. You’ll be prompted for it again on the actual connection. Click\u00a0Connect<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Step 5<\/strong>\u00a0To connect, click on the Windows network logo on the lower-right part of your screen; then select\u00a0Connect<\/em>\u00a0under VPN Connection.<\/p>\n

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Step 1\u00a0Click the\u00a0Start\u00a0button. In the search bar, type\u00a0VPN\u00a0and then select\u00a0Set up a virtual private network (VPN) connection. Step 2\u00a0Enter the IP address or domain name of the server to which you want to connect. If you’re connecting to a work …<\/p>\n

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