This page will guide you through setting up a PPTP VPN on Microsoft Windows 10.
Please note that PPTP is a legacy protocol and no longer considered secure. We strongly recommend you use our OpenVPN application on Windows 10 as this provides the best balance of performance and security.
Recommended Protocol for Windows 10
Windows 10 OpenVPN SSL VPN Setup (Recommended)
Alternative Protocols for Windows 10
To set up our PPTP VPN service for Microsoft’s Windows 10, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Getting Started
From your desktop screen, click on the Network icon which can be found at the bottom right hand corner of your screen and click on Network Settings.
Navigate to VPN and click on Add A VPN Connection.
Step 2: PPTP Connection Configuration
On the VPN Connection Configurations page, enter the VPN details as below:
VPN provider: Windows (built-in)
Connection name: MPN GBR
Server name or address: gbr.mypn.co
Note: If you want to connect to any of our other servers, (ie. our USA servers) simply change the Connection name and server name. For a list of server names, please refer to our complete list of servers.
VPN type: Point to Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
Step 3: VPN Username and Password
Enter your My Private Network account details in the selection box as below:
Type of sign-in info : User name and password
User name : Your MPN username
Password : Your MPN password
Tick the Remember my sign-in info if you wish to have the details saved in the system and click on Save.
You should now able to see the MPN GBR icon at the VPN section.
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Step 4: Enabling VPN Connection
Select the VPN connection that you have just created and click on Connect.
The VPN will now attempt to connect to our service and if successful, the VPN status will change to Connected.
You should also be able to see the status of the VPN connection from the Network icon on your taskbar.
If you now browse our homepage or check your IP address again from the IP Info page, your location should show that you are now in the UK (or which ever country you have connected to).
Need to change something?
If you entered the wrong username and password or you want to change the server name, just select the VPN connection again and click on Advanced Option.
Now click on Edit to update your credentials, server name or the VPN settings.
Any Problems?
Unfortunately it doesn’t always go to plan!
If you have any problems or can’t get connected, please email us at [email protected]. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible to assist you.
