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Client Admin at 14:16, 16 December 2024

2024-12-16T14:16:04Z

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	When you can see the OpenVPN GUI icon ([[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_11.png\|20px]]), double-click on it and the connection will start.		When you can see the OpenVPN GUI icon ([[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_11.png\|20px]]), double-click on it and the connection will start.

			* Enter in the Username & Password provided to you

			* Then type in the encryption passphrase: Type the password we sent you for the corresponding configuration file. If you want, you can store the password in your Keychain by checking the “Save in Keychain” box, so you don’t have to type it each time you use Tunnelblick. Click on OK.

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_7.png\|500px\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_7.png\|500px\|border]]

	~~Type the password you have received from us in the “Enter Password” field and click on “OK”.~~
	You can also select "Save Password"		You can also select "Save Password"


	The connection continues.		The connection continues.

Mathias at 11:37, 10 August 2017

2017-08-10T11:37:40Z

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	== OpenVPN Client Installation==		==OpenVPN Client Installation==

	The OpenVPN Client Installer can be found at https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html.		The OpenVPN Client Installer can be found at https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html.
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	Deselect the “Show Readme” and click on “Finish”.		Deselect the “Show Readme” and click on “Finish”.


			==CipherSpace Configuration Installation==

			Open a Windows Explorer window, go to <code>C:\Users\<user>\OpenVPN\config\</code>
			(where <code><user></code> is your Windows username) and copy the file (or files) you have received from us.

			[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Config_1.png\|600px\|border]]


	==Running OpenVPN==		==Running OpenVPN==
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	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_1.png\|37px]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_1.png\|37px]]


	~~You will get the following error:~~

	~~[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_2.png\|450px\|border]]~~


	~~Click on “Yes” to continue.~~

	You should now see the following icon at the bottom right of your screen:		You should now see the following icon at the bottom right of your screen:
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	If you don’t, follow the instructions described [[#Make the OpenVPN Icon Visible\|here]]		If you don’t, follow the instructions described [[#Make the OpenVPN Icon Visible\|here]]

	When you can see the OpenVPN GUI icon ([[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_11.png\|20px]]), ~~right~~-click on it ~~and select "Import file...".~~		When you can see the OpenVPN GUI icon ([[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_11.png\|20px]]), double-click on it and the connection will start.

	~~[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_4.png\|150px\|border]]~~


	~~A new window will open:~~

	~~[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_5.png\|600px\|border]]~~


	~~Look for the configuration file you've received from CipherSpace and click on "Open".~~
	~~You should then receive the following message:~~

	~~[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_6.png\|200px\|border]]~~


	~~You can now start OpenVPN.~~

	~~Double-click on the OpenVPN GUI icon ([[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_11.png\|20px]])~~ and the connection will start.

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_7.png\|500px\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_7.png\|500px\|border]]
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	And click on “Taskbar and Navigation”.		And click on “Taskbar and Navigation”.

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_14.png\|600px\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_14.png\|600px\|border]]

Mathias: /* Running OpenVPN */

2017-08-10T10:42:27Z

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	You will get the following error:		You will get the following error:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_2.png\|~~400px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_2.png\|450px\|border]]


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	When you can see the OpenVPN GUI icon ([[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_11.png\|20px]]), right-click on it and select "Import file...".		When you can see the OpenVPN GUI icon ([[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_11.png\|20px]]), right-click on it and select "Import file...".

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_4.png\|~~200px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_4.png\|150px\|border]]


	A new window will open:		A new window will open:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_5.png\|~~500px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_5.png\|600px\|border]]


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	Double-click on the OpenVPN GUI icon ([[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_11.png\|20px]]) and the connection will start.		Double-click on the OpenVPN GUI icon ([[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_11.png\|20px]]) and the connection will start.

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_7.png\|~~400px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_7.png\|500px\|border]]

	Type the password you have received from us in the “Enter Password” field and click on “OK”.		Type the password you have received from us in the “Enter Password” field and click on “OK”.
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	The connection continues.		The connection continues.

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_8.png\|~~400px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_8.png\|500px\|border]]


	Then the above window closes and you will see a similar message:		Then the above window closes and you will see a similar message:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_9.png\|~~300px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_9.png\|250px\|border]]


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	To disconnect the VPN connection, double-click on the OpenVPN icon (green):		To disconnect the VPN connection, double-click on the OpenVPN icon (green):

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_10.png\|~~400px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_10.png\|500px\|border]]

Mathias: /* OpenVPN Client Installation */

2017-08-10T10:39:44Z

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	Click on “Yes” to continue. The following screen appears:		Click on “Yes” to continue. The following screen appears:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_2.png\|~~450px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_2.png\|500px\|border]]


	Click on “Next >”. The License Agreement screen is displayed:		Click on “Next >”. The License Agreement screen is displayed:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_3.png\|~~450px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_3.png\|500px\|border]]

	Click on “I Agree” to continue.		Click on “I Agree” to continue.
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	The next screen asks you to choose components to install:		The next screen asks you to choose components to install:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_4.png\|~~450px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_4.png\|500px\|border]]

	Leave the chosen components unchanged and click on “Next >”.		Leave the chosen components unchanged and click on “Next >”.
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	The next screen asks you for the installation location:		The next screen asks you for the installation location:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_5.png\|~~450px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_5.png\|500px\|border]]


	Click on “Install”. The installation starts:		Click on “Install”. The installation starts:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_6.png\|~~450px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_6.png\|500px\|border]]


	The installer may ask you to confirm the installation of the TAP Virtual Ethernet Adapter:		The installer may ask you to confirm the installation of the TAP Virtual Ethernet Adapter:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_7.png\|~~450px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_7.png\|500px\|border]]

	Click on “Install”.		Click on “Install”.
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	The installation continues:		The installation continues:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_8.png\|~~450px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_8.png\|500px\|border]]


	Click on “Next >” to finish the installation:		Click on “Next >” to finish the installation:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_9.png\|~~450px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Install_9.png\|500px\|border]]


	Deselect the “Show Readme” and click on “Finish”.		Deselect the “Show Readme” and click on “Finish”.


	==Running OpenVPN==		==Running OpenVPN==

Mathias: /* Make the OpenVPN Icon Visible */

2017-08-10T10:28:12Z

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	And click on “Taskbar and Navigation”.		And click on “Taskbar and Navigation”.

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_14.png\|~~500px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_14.png\|600px\|border]]


	Scroll until you find the “Notification area” and click on "Select which icons appear on the taskbar":		Scroll until you find the “Notification area” and click on "Select which icons appear on the taskbar":

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_15.png\|~~500px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_15.png\|400px\|border]]


	Look for "OpenVPN GUI for Windows", move the switch button to "on" and close the "Control Panel". The OpenVPN icon will be now visible at the bottom right of your screen.		Look for "OpenVPN GUI for Windows", move the switch button to "on" and close the "Control Panel". The OpenVPN icon will be now visible at the bottom right of your screen.

Mathias: /* Running OpenVPN */

2017-08-10T10:23:41Z

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	Then the above window closes and you will see a similar message:		Then the above window closes and you will see a similar message:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_9.png]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_9.png\|300px\|border]]


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	To disconnect the VPN connection, double-click on the OpenVPN icon (green):		To disconnect the VPN connection, double-click on the OpenVPN icon (green):

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_10.png]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_10.png\|400px\|border]]


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	Open the “Control Panel”:		Open the “Control Panel”:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_12.png]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_12.png\|600px\|border]]


	In the “Search Control Panel” field, type “Notification area”:		In the “Search Control Panel” field, type “Notification area”:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_13.png]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_13.png\|600px\|border]]


	And click on “Taskbar and Navigation”.		And click on “Taskbar and Navigation”.

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_14.png]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_14.png\|500px\|border]]


	Scroll until you find the “Notification area” and click on "Select which icons appear on the taskbar":		Scroll until you find the “Notification area” and click on "Select which icons appear on the taskbar":

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_15.png]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_15.png\|500px\|border]]


	Look for "OpenVPN GUI for Windows", move the switch button to "on" and close the "Control Panel". The OpenVPN icon will be now visible at the bottom right of your screen.		Look for "OpenVPN GUI for Windows", move the switch button to "on" and close the "Control Panel". The OpenVPN icon will be now visible at the bottom right of your screen.

Mathias: /* Make the OpenVPN Icon Visible */

2017-08-10T10:21:25Z

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	Open the “Control Panel”:		Open the “Control Panel”:

	[[File:~~OpenVPN_Win_Run_11~~.png]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_12.png]]


			In the “Search Control Panel” field, type “Notification area”:

			[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_13.png]]

	~~In the “Search Control Panel” field, type “Notification”:~~

	[[File:~~OpenVPN_Win_Run_12~~.png]]		And click on “Taskbar and Navigation”.

			[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_14.png]]


	~~And click on “Notification Area Icons”.~~ Scroll until you find the ~~“OpenVPN GUI for Windows” icon~~:		Scroll until you find the “Notification area” and click on "Select which icons appear on the taskbar":

	[[File:~~OpenVPN_Win_Run_13~~.png]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_15.png]]


	~~Under “Behaviors”~~, ~~select “Show icon and notifications”~~ and ~~then~~ "OK". The OpenVPN icon will be now visible at the bottom right of your screen.		Look for "OpenVPN GUI for Windows", move the switch button to "on" and close the "Control Panel". The OpenVPN icon will be now visible at the bottom right of your screen.

Mathias: /* Running OpenVPN */

2017-08-10T10:07:11Z

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	The connection continues.		The connection continues.

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_8.png]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_8.png\|400px\|border]]

Mathias: /* Running OpenVPN */

2017-08-09T16:27:53Z

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	You should then receive the following message:		You should then receive the following message:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_6.png\|~~400px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_6.png\|200px\|border]]

Mathias: /* Running OpenVPN */

2017-08-09T16:25:09Z

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	You will get the following error:		You will get the following error:

	[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_2.png\|~~500px~~\|border]]		[[File:OpenVPN_Win_Run_2.png\|400px\|border]]