Official OpenVPN Connect client program for your Windows PC

OpenVPN Connect

OpenVPN Connect

  -  97.9 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    OpenVPN Connect 3.5.1 (64-bit) LATEST

  • Review by

    Michael Reynolds

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 64 / Windows 8 64 / Windows 10 64 / Windows 11

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  • Author / Product

    OpenVPN Inc. / External Link

  • Filename

    openvpn-connect-3.5.1.3946_signed.msi

OpenVPN Connect client software for Windows workstation platforms developed and maintained by OpenVPN Inc. This is the recommended client program for the OpenVPN Access Server to enable VPN for Windows. The latest version of OpenVPN for Windows is available on the FileHorse website. Enjoy!

If you have an OpenVPN Access Server, it is recommended to download the OpenVPN Connect GUI client desktop app directly from your own Access Server, as it will then come pre-configured for use for VPN for Windows. The version available here contains no configuration to make a connection, although it can be used to update an existing installation and retain settings.

The latest line of OpenVPN GUI for PC software available for the major platforms features a new and improved user interface, making the experience of installing and using the OpenVPN Connect for Windows software a snap. With an easy-to-use import feature, you can import profiles straight from your OpenVPN Access Server or just import a saved profile from disk.

How to Install the Windows client
  • Download the MSI file
  • Open and start the setup wizard.
  • Give permissions to install on your Windows OS.
  • Complete the Connect Setup Wizard.
  • The logo displays in your tray (bottom right) with DISCONNECTED status.
  • Click on the icon to start the Onboarding Tour.
  • Review how to import a profile from a server by entering the Access Server Hostname and credentials or uploading a profile from your computer.
  • Agree to the data collection use and retention policies after reviewing them.
  • Import a profile, either from the server or from a file.
Also Available: Download OpenVPN Connect for Mac

What's new in this version:

OpenVPN Connect 3.5.1 (64-bit)
- Updated information exchange for CloudConnexa users
- Introduced a new dialog for profiles with ‘auth-nocache’ and ‘auth-user-pass’ directives
- Minor fixes and improvements


OpenVPN Connect 3.5.0 (64-bit)
- Application can't be installed on Windows 7 or 8
- Implemented Device Posture Checks feature
- Added Forced Re-authentication support
- Enhanced DNS stability and productivity (support for new DNS option)
- Connection through proxy with basic auth is now only allowed with "insecure" security level
- Updated TAP and DCO network drivers
- Added support for profiles with EC (elliptic curves signature algorithms) certificates
- Certificate validation added on Import and Connection (not allowed to import or connect with expired certificates)
- Renamed the Allow IPv6 setting to Block IPv6 to more clearly reflect its behavior
- External certificates are non-exportable
- Updated the Import Profiles screen
- Introduced UV_UUID reporting in service mode
- Application Installer now blocks the process on unsupported OS versions
- Other minor fixes and improvements


OpenVPN Connect 3.4.4 (64-bit)
- Improved web authentication dialog

Fixed:
- Fixed ELECTRON_RUN_AS_NODE vulnerability
- Fixed issue with environment variable in GUI
- Fixed issue with empty Device ID reported to VPN server
- Fixed issue when a system browser doesn't open during authentication with AS SAML on clean installed Windows 11
- Fixed UI issues in High Contrast mode


OpenVPN Connect 3.4.3 (64-bit)
- Dropped official support for Windows 8 (may still work but no support is provided for it anymore)
- Promoted DCO feature to stable (no longer in beta)
- Fixed security issue CVE-2023-4863 by updating relevant libraries
- Fixed regression where DNS zones were not applied correctly
- Improved handling of unwanted 0.0.0.0/0 route added by Windows operating system
- Updated handling of browser-based authentication - embedded browser and OPEN_URL no longer supported


OpenVPN Connect 3.4.2 (64-bit)
- Fixed issue where some antivirus solutions could trigger a false positive report


OpenVPN Connect 3.4.1 (64-bit)
- Added support for "all" OS type (Windows and macOS) of environment variables for Access Server

Fixed:
- Fixed connectivity issue using Dual-Stack IPv6/IPv4
- Fixed issue where "pull" directive was incorrectly marked as incompatible option
- Fixed issue where password input could lose focus
- Various bug fixes and user experience improvements


OpenVPN Connect 3.4.0 (64-bit)
Added:
- OpenVPN Data Channel Offload (DCO) support
- support for environment variables for Access Server
- ARM platform support via compatibility mode
- "Security Level" setting

Updated:
- Updated OpenVPN 3 library to version 3.8.0
- Updated OpenSSL library to version 3.0.8
- Removed onboarding screens

Fixed:
- security issue CVE-2022-3761 with checking web certificates during import process. Thanks to Mr. Ka Lok Wu of the Chinese University of Hong Kong for reporting this.
- a bug when importing profile from a server with Let’s Encrypt certificate
- the issue with numeric pad enter button not working
- the issue with the installation process related to a lockfile present in TEMP folder
- Various bug fixes and user experience improvements


OpenVPN Connect 3.3.7 (64-bit)
- Updated information exchange for OpenVPN Cloud users


OpenVPN Connect 3.3.6 (64-bit)
- OpenSSL updated to 1.1.1n (to address CVE-2022-0778)
- Minor change for Web Authentication in a system browser


OpenVPN Connect 3.3.5 (64-bit)
- Added import using Web Authentication in system browser
- Added reporting of UUID device identifier as UV_UUID parameter


OpenVPN Connect 3.3.4 (64-bit)
- Resolved a bug when importing OpenVPN Cloud profiles


OpenVPN Connect 3.3.3 (64-bit)
- Changed Web Auth flow to use external browser for authentication


OpenVPN Connect 3.3.2 (64-bit)
- Updated OpenSSL library to 1.1.1l version
- Added support of local DNS resolvers
- Added Device ID on Settings page
- Added Confirmation Dialogs setting
- Fixed UI issues on Windows 11
- Various bug fixes and improvements


OpenVPN Connect 3.3.1 (64-bit)
- Resolved a security issue related to OpenSSL configuration


OpenVPN Connect 3.3.0 (64-bit)
- Added command line interface. Refer to Command Line functionality for OpenVPN Connect
- Added support for PKCS11 hardware tokens. Refer to Support of #PKCS11 physical tokens for OpenVPN Connect
- Updated OpenVPN 3 library to 3.6.2 version
- Added captive portal detection
- Added network loss detection
- Added new functionality for software updates
- Replaced reconnect on reboot setting with launch option
- Added external certificates on Windows 7
- Added an Advanced Settings section
- Added colorful tray icons to show connection status
- Removed the "force AES-CBC cipher" legacy compatibility option
- Various bug fixes and UX improvements


OpenVPN Connect 3.2.3 (64-bit)
- Added support for deep linking and web authentication using system web browser