Windows client: the desktop workhorse

Windows is where desktop VPN use concentrates. The client supports system proxy, routing rules and autostart, which suits long online sessions for work and development.

Windows client

What Windows use feels like

Connection flow, permissions and everyday habits are adapted to the Windows platform.

System proxy mode

One switch takes over the system proxy so browsers, developer tools and desktop apps use the tunnel without separate configuration.

Rule-based routing

Built-in rules keep local sites direct and send overseas services through a node, so you stop toggling the connection on and off.

Autostart and auto-reconnect

The client can start with Windows, reconnect to your last node, and retry automatically after a dropped link.

Installation

Installing on Windows

Three steps in order and you are connected; support can help if a step fails.

01

Download and run the installer

Run the installer for the desktop build and follow the prompts. The package contains no bundled software.

02

Allow the network adapter

On first launch Windows asks for administrator rights to create a virtual adapter, which is required to establish the tunnel.

03

Sign in and enable system proxy

After signing in, pick a node and turn on system proxy mode — browsers can then reach overseas services directly.

Tips

Details Windows users should know

These settings directly affect connection stability and battery behaviour.

Platform questions

Windows questions

Permissions, background behaviour and compatibility on Windows.

Some stripped-down Windows builds lack required runtimes. Installing the official runtime and restarting the client usually fixes it; support can also provide a full package.

Avoid running two tunnels at once. Add your corporate intranet ranges to the direct-routing rules and both can work side by side.

Check that system proxy is enabled, then check whether the browser has its own proxy extension. Disabling that extension usually restores access.

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