Start Free Trial
WINDOWS 7 — PPTP

Windows 7 VPN — PPTP

PPTP is the simplest VPN protocol on Windows 7. Note: PPTP is a legacy protocol — IKEv2 or OpenVPN is recommended.

Built-in — no software
Windows 7
24/7 live support

Security warning: PPTP provides minimal security. Use the VPNUK App or IKEv2 wherever possible.

Setup Steps

1

Open the Control Panel

Click Start → Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Centre.

2

Set up a new connection

Click Set up a new connection or network → Connect to a workplace → Use my Internet connection (VPN).

3

Enter your server address

Enter your VPNUK server address. Name it VPNUK PPTP. Click Create.

4

Set VPN type to PPTP

Go to Change adapter settings. Right-click VPNUK PPTP → Properties → Security. Set Type of VPN to Point to Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP). Click OK.

Connect

Right-click the connection → Connect. Enter your VPN username and password.

Still need help? Our support team is available 24/7 via live chat, WhatsApp and telephone. Contact us here.