Here’s how to find it and set up your VPN server.

Related:What Is a VPN, and Why Would I Need One?

This trick works on Windows 7, 8, and 10.

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The server uses the point-to-point tunneling protocol (PPTP.)

This is a known issue that has not yet been fixed through updates.

We’ll keep this post up to date if the issue gets formally fixed.

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Next, grab the user accounts that can connect remotely.

you’ve got the option to do that by clicking the “Add someone” button.

When you’ve got your user selected, tap the “Next” button.

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Next, you could go for the networking protocols that should be enabled for incoming connections.

When you’ve got things set up, nudge the “Allow Access” button.

Windows then configures access for the user accounts you chose—which can take a few seconds.

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And at this point, your VPN server is up and running, ready to take incoming connection requests.

For more instructions, check out our guide onhow to forward ports on your router.

Related:What Is Dynamic DNS (DDNS), and How Do You Set It Up?

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In Windows 10, it will be named “Change Virtual Private Networks (VPN).”

In Windows 7, it’s named “Set up a virtual private web link (VPN) connection.

Related:How to Build Your Own VPN Using a VPS

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