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Windows 11 VPN Shortcut: How to Create & Add to Taskbar
Easy ways to add VPN for quick access
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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A VPN is a tool to help protect you online. Adding it to the taskbar on your Windows 11 is highly convenient. It creates an encrypted tunnel between your device and the VPN server.
Using areliable and effective VPNhelps in hiding your IP address, location, and activity from the prying eyes of hackers. It, therefore, makes sense to have it on the taskbar for ease of accessibility. So, let’s find out how you can do that.
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How can I add a VPN to the taskbar in Windows 11?
1. Add your favorite VPN to the taskbar
Windows 11 allows users to add apps to the taskbar for quick access, and similarly, you can add any VPN software as well. For those unaware, users can alsoadd a website to the taskbarin the latest iteration.
2. Add a VPN to the Quick Settings
Besides adding a VPN to the taskbar, you can also add a manually configured one toQuick Settingsfor easy access. If you feel it is becoming too overwhelming, you canhide the taskbarto allow you to concentrate on your work.
We hope this quick guide was able to help you add a VPN to your taskbar in no time. And while you are at it, find out how tochange the icons in Windows 11and customize each for better visibility and identification.
We also have a great guide on how tomanually set up a VPN onWindows 11, so don’t miss it.
Let us know of any other additional tips you may have on customizing the taskbar in the comment section below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
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With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
