Full VPN Setup For Windows 10: PPTP Protocol
This article explains how to set up PPTP VPN protocol connection on a Windows 10 PC.
Before we begin, you need to Activate your VPN account from your Getflix > Manage > VPN panel. In order to do this, log into https://www.getflix.com.au/manage/vpn and turn Full VPN On.
Setting up your Windows 10 PC for VPN:
STEP #1
Click on the Windows Search (Windows key+ Q) and type "vpn settings" in the search box. When the results appear, click on the "Add a VPN Connection" button.
STEP #2
1. For VPN provider, choose Windows (built-in).
2. In the Connection name box, enter a name you'll recognize (for example, Getflix Los Angeles ).
3. In the Server name or address box, enter the address for the VPN server.
The list of available locations is here:
4. For VPN type, choose "Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)".
5. For Type of sign-in info, select "User name and password".
6. For User name and Password, you need to check your personal account data on Getflix website.
Using a web browser, navigate to the "Manage > VPN" section in your Getflix Management Console. Then using the details on that page, fill out the form as follows:
In the User name box, enter the value displayed next to "VPN Username".
In the Password box, enter the value displayed next to "VPN Password".
Example for LA VPN:
7. Then click Save button.
STEP #3
Select prepared connection (in the example - "Getflix Los Angeles") in the VPN menu list and click Connect button.
STEP #4
You are now connected and all your internet traffic is Encrypted & Secured!
Troubleshooting
There are several reasons that the VPN connection will fail. Here are some things to check.
PPTP protocol might be blocked in your Internet Service Provider connection. Set up the L2TP VPN connection. L2TP uses a different protocol and encryption layer.
If the VPN connection still fails, please log a ticket with our support team for assistance.