Windows 10: Windows 10 built-in VPN, server name?

Hi,


While in the COVID lockdown, I was navigating through Windows when I came across the Windows 10 built-in VPN fortuitously. The phrase "Built-in VPN" caught my attention, knowing that many offer VPN services for a premium and now Windows 10 is giving me access to a built-in VPN service for FREE? As an ardent believer of "There is no such a thing as FREE lunch", regardless, I proceeded with the setup until I was prompted for a server name :-. Am I being asked to set up my computer as a VPN server which proves the "No FREE lunch" predicate or is this a set up to be a client of a FREE built-in VPN service is so what is the server name or address?


Thanks for any insights.

Joe.

:)

 

Server Name for Windows 10 built in VPN

Hi

Do i have to sign up for a VPN services to use the built in VPN in Windows 10? I read the instructions and can do everything to set up the VPN but i have no idea what the Server name is. How do you determine the server name or IP to plug in?

 

Server Name for Windows 10 built in VPN

Hi Cheryl_G_59

Yes, you do need to sign up to a VPN and then enter the server name they supply you with . .

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20510/...

 

Windows 10 (built-in) VPN ect

Hi John,

You can create or set up a VPN from your computer's Control Panel or from the
Settings. Before you start creating one, you need to have the following:

• VPN server name or address
• VPN protocol
• Username and password to connect to the VPN server

To set up the VPN connection on your Windows 10, kindly follow the steps below:

• Click on the Start button and in the Start menu, click on Settings.
• Click Network and Internet.
• Select on VPN in the left pane to see the related settings.
• Click on the ‘+’ icon that says Add a VPN connection.
• Now provide the information needed in creating a VPN.
  
  a. VPN Provider, choose Windows Default
  
  b.Connection name
  
  c. Server name or address
  
  d.VPN type (use PPTP since it is most commonly used protocols for
  VPNs)
• Once done, click Save.

After you're done creating the VPN, you will see three options on the VPN window.
Connect(lets you connect to the VPN), Advanced Options(takes you to a windows where you can configure proxy) and
Remove(will let you remove the VPN connection).

For more information you can also refer through TechNet by clicking this
link.

Keep us updated so that we can further assist you.