OpenVPN Connect – OpenVPN App for PC - Free Download: Windows 10/11 Edition

★ ★ ★ OpenVPN Connect Overview

What is OpenVPN Connect? OpenVPN Connect is a client application that establishes and transports data over an encrypted secure tunnel via the internet, using the OpenVPN protocol, to a VPN server. It does not independently provide a VPN service. OpenVPN Connect is the only VPN client created, developed, and maintained by OpenVPN Inc. It is used with OpenVPN Cloud and OpenVPN Access Server for secure remote access, enforcing zero trust network access (ZTNA), protecting access to SaaS apps, securing IoT communications, and in many other scenarios.

Software Features and Description

1. * OpenVPN Cloud: This cloud-delivered service integrates virtual networking with essential secure access service edge (SASE) capabilities such as firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS), intrusion detection and prevention system (IDS/IPS), DNS-based content filtering, and zero-trust network access (ZTNA).

2. Using OpenVPN Cloud, businesses can quickly deploy and manage a secure overlay network that connects all of their applications, private networks, workforce, and IoT/IIoT devices without owning and operating a multitude of complex, hard-to-scale security and data networking gear.

3. * OpenVPN Access Server: This self-hosted VPN solution for remote access and site-to-site networking provides granular access control and supports SAML, RADIUS, LDAP, and PAM for user authentication.

4. It is a client application that establishes and transports data over an encrypted secure tunnel via the internet, using the OpenVPN protocol, to a VPN server.

5. Our customers use it with our business solutions, listed below, for secure remote access, enforcing zero trust network access (ZTNA), protecting access to SaaS apps, securing IoT communications, and in many other scenarios.

6. OpenVPN Connect can also be used to connect to any server or service compatible with OpenVPN protocol or running the open source Community edition.

7. OpenVPN Connect receives configuration information for the VPN server using a “connection profile” file.

8. The OpenVPN Connect app does NOT independently provide a VPN service.

9. OpenVPN Connect is the only VPN client created, developed, and maintained by OpenVPN Inc.

10. The file or website URL and user credentials are provided by the VPN service administrator.

11. It can be imported into the app using a file with a .ovpn file extension or a website URL.

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Download and install OpenVPN Connect – OpenVPN App on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
OpenVPN Connect	Get App ↲	40,337 4.84	OpenVPN Technologies

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install OpenVPN Connect – OpenVPN App app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using OpenVPN Connect on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "OpenVPN Connect"
The search will reveal the OpenVPN Connect – OpenVPN App app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once OpenVPN Connect is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including OpenVPN Connect.
Now enjoy OpenVPN Connect on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	OpenVPN Technologies	4.84	3.5.0

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native OpenVPN Connect Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use OpenVPN Connect,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "OpenVPN Connect" » then Click "Install".
- OpenVPN Connect – OpenVPN App will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get OpenVPN Connect on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	OpenVPN Technologies	40337	4.84

Download on Android: Download Android

OpenVPN Connect – OpenVPN App functions

- Establishes and transports data over an encrypted secure tunnel via the internet

- Uses the OpenVPN protocol to connect to a VPN server

- Can be used with OpenVPN Cloud and OpenVPN Access Server for secure remote access, enforcing zero trust network access (ZTNA), protecting access to SaaS apps, securing IoT communications, and in many other scenarios

- Can be used to connect to any server or service compatible with OpenVPN protocol or running the open source Community edition

- Receives configuration information for the VPN server using a “connection profile” file

- Can import the connection profile file using a file with a .ovpn file extension or a website URL

- The file or website URL and user credentials are provided by the VPN service administrator.

✔ Pros:

- OpenVPN version 3.0.2 works well on iOS 11.4.1 and 12.

- The app was reliable before the graphical interface update.

☹ Cons:

- OpenVPN version 3.0.0 did not work on iOS 11.4.1 and 12.

- The Seamless tunnel (iOS8+) causes connection issues when going to sleep and coming back.

- The new graphical interface update caused connection issues, especially when switching between cellular data and wifi or turning off airplane mode.

- Connection dropping issues started after updating from version 1.2.4 to 1.2.5.

Top Pcmac Reviews

The best, but be wary

By Shufei (Pcmac user)

When the app upgraded to version 3.0.0, it simply did not work on either iOS 11.4.1 nor 12. I tested several strategies for attempting to load profiles, including several clean installs. Version 3.0.2 now works cleanly with iOS 12.1. However, given the apparently rash rollout of 3, users should be cautious about future updates. Without the ability to roll back a version, apple leaves one exposed. That said, the new version is now working with much needed changes to the UI and ways to load a profile. There is a simple graph for data rates, helping to confirm the handy IP address indicators. All in all, looking good, and so far holding a stable connection. This user thanks the devs of the app for this global service. But likewise hopes that update rollouts to mobile devices will be more circumspect in the future.
Poor since version 3

By R4ND0MN!CKN4M3 (Pcmac user)

This app was reliable. No more. Since the new graphical interface came, it acts so poorly. I often encounter issues when the app can’t connect to the VPN server at all. Mostly happens when I’ve turned off cellular data and using wifi, when I activate cellular again I’m unable to connect to the VPN server through cellular. Recently it also happens when I turn off airplane mode in the morning when I wake up, again can’t connect. I need to reboot my iPhone, sometimes even twice. When I check the logs it just freezes at some point after sending the tunnel encryption algorithms to be used. I check the same server on my laptop and it connects without issues. It doesn’t even matter if it’s on TCP 443 or UDP 1194. The previous version used to work great for so many years, then suddenly this update came out, looks like just a change for the sake of changing. The tunnel is disconnected few seconds after the phone screen is off. It’s annoying. And with this new graphical interface the amount of info given on the screen has been reduced. We no longer see the amount of data sent or received live. I use the app every single day for most of the time I am using the internet. It’s very, very disappointing.
Second Failed Update in a row

By Mikedams (Pcmac user)

I updated the app from 1.2.4 to 1.2.5 a while ago and I started having connection dropping issue. It will still shows the vpn icon, and even after checking the event log I do not see any disconnect event. Sometimes, it will tell me authentication failed, but when I hit connect again it gets connected without any issue. I updated to the recent version 1.2.6, hoping all issues will be sorted out, but still having same issues. When I was on 1.2.4 I had no issues at all except the seamless connection. Example: I am on wifi at someplace, then I leave it, get it in my car, drive, vpn re-established connection while on cellular, I arrive home, my phone gets on home wifi automatically, the vpn then re-establishe connection again. Anyone, would assume that vpn connection now is over wifi...but this is wrong, it re-established the connection to my cellular provider. I found about this accidentally. I have a shared family data plan. One month my data usage was 16gb, my average is like 1-2 gb. I had to check my data usage before and after work until I spotted the issue.
👍🏼

By Ma}{RaJa (Pcmac user)

3.0.2 Good work 👍🏼 1.2.6 When going to sleep and coming back it will connect but no flow from the internet The problem when the Seamless tunnel (iOS8+) is ON Please fix this ————————————— After updating to the latest version 1.2.5 it so buggy, cant edit names , disconnects from wifi to cellular always , if adding new scripts it will not work! 😳 It will block FaceTime from calling or receiving a call audio or video 😳 Please fix this It drains the battery like a hell , 24% ,first in the list in 24 hour NEEDS AN UPDATE... Needs an iPhone X screen size support. --- Finally an update after 2 years, with an optimization for iPhone 6 or 6 plus screen size Pause Solution 👇🏼 -To Solve the pause issue in iOS8 when switching between WiFi and Cellular : You have to choose both option Seamless tunnel (iOS8+) And Layer 2 Reachability And it will work fine