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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
'''OpenVPN''' is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities.
This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to create and run an OpenVPN server on a PC that runs on Windows OS. The information provided here is geared towards users of almost any knowledge level. The instructions apply to Windows 7 and newer systems.
==Configuration overview and prerequisites==
Before we begin, let's overview the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible.
'''Prerequisites''':
* A PC or Laptop running on Windows 7 or a later version
* The PC in question must have a '''[[Private_and_Public_IP_Addresses#Public_IP_address|Public IP address]]'''
* An active Internet connection