Step 1
Right click on your network icon, located in the tool bar tray, and click on Open Network and Sharing Center.
Step 2
Click on Set up a new connection or network.
Step 3
Select Connect to a workplace and then click on Next.
Step 4
Click on Use my Internet connection (VPN).
Step 5
On Internet address, type a server from PrivateVPN. On Destination name, type PrivateVPN IKEv2. Check Don’t Connect now; just set it up so I can connect later. Click on Next.
You’ll find the server list here: Server list
Step 6
Enter your Username and Password for PrivateVPN. Then check Remember this password, if you wish to not have to type in your password again (ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR SECURE COMPUTERS). Then click on Create.
Step 7
Click on Close.
Step 8
Click on Change adapter settings.
Step 9
Right click on “PrivateVPN IKEv2” and then click on Properties.
Step 10
Click on security tab. On Type of VPN, select “IKEv2”. Click on OK.
Step 11
Click on the network icon in the toolbar tray. Click on the connection PrivateVPN IKEv2 under “Dial-up and VPN” section. Then click the Connect button.
Step 12
Verify that you user name is correct. Click Connect.
Step 13
Allow a few seconds for the connection to be established.
Step 14
Verify your VPN connection by clicking the network icon in the toolbar tray If you see the VPN connection PrivateVPN L2TP in the “Currently connected to” section, you have successfully connected to the VPN.
