SoftEther is a powerful, free and open-source VPN software that can be used to bypass geographical restrictions and secure your internet connection. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install SoftEther on your Windows 11 operating system.
Before we proceed, please make sure that you have the following:
The first step is to download the SoftEther setup file from the official website. Here's how to do it:
Go to the SoftEther website at https://www.softether.org/ and click on the “Download” button from the top menu bar.
Scroll down and check the box for “I'm agree with above terms and want to download SoftEther VPN.”
Choose the installer for Windows OS and CPU type (32-bit or 64-bit), and click the download button.
The file will be downloaded in a few moments. Once it’s downloaded, proceed to the next step.
After downloading the SoftEther setup file, you can now proceed with the installation process. Here's how to do it:
Find the downloaded file and double-click to launch the installer.
If prompted, click "Yes" to allow SoftEther to make changes to your computer.
On the "Welcome to SoftEther VPN Installation Wizard" screen, click "Next."
On the "License Agreement" screen, read the terms and conditions, check the box next to "I accept the terms in the License Agreement," and click "Next."
On the "Choose Components" screen, select the components you want to be installed and click "Next."
On the "Destination Folder" screen, choose the destination folder where you want to install SoftEther, or leave the default settings, and click "Next."
On the "Ready to Install" screen, click "Install."
The installation process may take a few minutes. Wait for it to complete.
On the "Installation Complete" screen, click "Finish."
Congratulations! You have successfully installed SoftEther on your Windows 11 computer!
After installing SoftEther, you can now launch the VPN client and start using it. Here's how to do it:
Launch the SoftEther VPN Client Manager from the Start menu.
On the "VPN Connection Setting" screen, click "Add" to create a new VPN connection.
Enter a connection name, hostname, and port number of the VPN server you want to connect to.
Choose your VPN protocol, and click "OK."
Now, double-click the VPN connection you just created to connect.
Enter your VPN login credentials when prompted, and click "OK."
Wait for the VPN to establish a connection. Once it's done, you will be able to access the internet through the VPN server and bypass geographical restrictions.
Installing and using SoftEther on your Windows 11 computer is easy and straightforward. By following the steps above, you can enjoy a fast, secure, and reliable VPN connection that can help you protect your online activities and access the internet without any restrictions.
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