How to setup a Windows 11 VPN that connects when you log in
To set up a VPN connection in Windows 11 that automatically connects when you log in, you can follow these steps:
- Click on the Start button and select Settings (gear icon).
- Select Network & Internet from the list of settings.
- In the Network & Internet settings, click on VPN from the left-hand side menu.
- Click on the Add a VPN connection button under the VPN section.
- In the Add a VPN Connection window, you’ll need to fill out the necessary information for your VPN provider, including the VPN provider’s name, server address, and VPN type.
- After you have entered the necessary information, scroll down to the bottom of the window and check the option to “Remember my sign-in info.”
- Once you have filled out all the necessary information, click on the Save button to create your VPN connection.
- To set up your VPN connection to automatically connect when you log in to your computer, go back to the Network & Internet settings and click on the Change adapter options button under the Related settings section.
- Right-click on your newly created VPN connection and select Properties.
- In the Properties window, click on the Options tab and check the box next to “Remember my credentials.”
- Under the “Redialing options” section, check the box next to “Connect automatically when this network is in range.”
- Click OK to save the changes and close the Properties window.
Now, when you log in to your computer, your VPN connection should automatically connect.