OpenVPN Installation on Windows 8
The easiest way to use OpenVPN on Windows 8 is our app - it handles everything automatically. Prefer to configure OpenVPN manually with OpenVPN GUI? This guide covers both.
Recommended: use the Le VPN app
For the best speed and security, use our new Windows app with Wireguard or Stealth Wireguard - it's faster and lighter than OpenVPN, with no configuration files or manual settings. Download the app, sign in with your VPN credentials, pick a server, and click Connect.
Specifically need OpenVPN - a router, or a network that only allows it? Our legacy Windows app supports OpenVPN natively, or follow the manual setup below.
Manual OpenVPN Setup on Windows 8
Using OpenVPN GUI instead of the Le VPN app? Follow these steps.
1
Install OpenVPN GUI
Download and install the free OpenVPN GUI client as an administrator. Accept the default options during setup.
2
Add your configuration files
Download your OpenVPN config files and extract them into C:\Program Files\OpenVPN\config. Only keep the server locations you plan to use - OpenVPN GUI supports a limited number of loaded configs.
3
Connect
Launch OpenVPN GUI as an administrator, right-click its icon in the system tray, choose your server, click Connect, and enter your VPN username and password.
Note for Windows 8
OpenVPN GUI needs administrator rights to manage the network connection. Right-click the OpenVPN icon on your desktop, open Properties > Compatibility, and enable Run this program as an administrator. Then always launch and connect using "Run as administrator".
Once connected, confirm it worked by checking your IP address - it should show the VPN server's location, not your own. If it still shows your real IP, disconnect and reconnect.
OpenVPN configuration files
Your Le VPN subscription includes ready-made OpenVPN configuration files for every server location, bundled by port so you can pick whichever works best on your network.
Download the OpenVPN configuration files - the ZIP contains three folders (UDP 53, TCP 80, TCP 443), each with one .ovpn file per server (e.g. Le-VPN-Argentina-53.ovpn). If one port is blocked on your network, just switch to a config file from a different folder.
Finding your VPN credentials
VPN connection credentials
Used to connect via OpenVPN GUI or the Le VPN app. Sent to your email when you activated your account - not the same as your client area login. Forgot them? Log into the client area and use the menu to view or reset your VPN password.
Client area login
The email and password you use to sign into le-vpn.com/clients to manage your subscription and download configuration files. Forgot it? Reset your client area password here.
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