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Add VPN connection using Group Policy on Windows 10/11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you’re a casualVPNconsumer, then setting up aVPNon your computer should be as easy as pie. However, if you’re a network administrator and need a quick way todeployaVPNconnection on several devices, things could get hairy fast.
One might believe that it would be easier to just ask whoever’s using a certain station todeployaVPNby themselves. But that goes beyond the point of having a quick, reliable way todeploysoftware or configuration settings in bulk.
That’s why operating systems such as Windows Server provide you with the tools to perform these tasks in no time. For instance, you can deployVPNsin bulk using Windows’Group Policy.
Note that currently, deploying a VPN connection on multiple devices only works on various editions onWindows Server, including 2016, 2012, and 2008. The best part is that you can deploy the connections on multiple systems, including Windows 10, 8, and 7.
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How to deploy VPN on Windows 10 with Group Policy
1. Make sure you backup your Group Policy
2. Open the Group Policy Editor
3. Locate the VPN connection section
4. Configure the VPN connection
5. Restore the GPO if anything goes bad
That’s it, if you’ve followed all the steps, all the clients should be able to see the connection and use it without a hiccup.
Windows Server lets you deploy VPNs with Group Policy
All things considered, if you’re a network administrator running Windows Server and need a quick way to deploy VPN connections, don’t fret. You can easily do so using the handyGroup Policymanagement tool that Windows Server comes with.
A VPN connection can be deployed this way to various operating systems, including but not limited to Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.
Note that it’s always a wise decision to back up anything you’ll wish to tamper with. You can easily back up and restoreGroup PolicyObjects by following our instructions above.
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Vlad Constantinescu
Vlad might have a degree in Animal Husbandry and Livestock Management, but he’s currently rocking anything software related, ranging from testing programs to writing in-depth reviews about them.
He spent 3-4 years as a software editor at Softpedia and another year as a VPN specialist before he landed his current job as an author at Windows Report.
In his free time, Vlad enjoys playing guitar, doing jigsaw puzzles, researching cybersecurity, and even having a good read on rainy days.
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