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How to set up PureVPN manually on Windows 8 (SSTP)
How to set up PureVPN manually on Windows 8 (SSTP)

Check this complete step-by-step guide on How to setup SSTP manually on Windows 8. The tutorial is for PureVPN’s SSTP Windows 8 manual setup

Updated over a month ago

Find your VPN credentials for manual configuration

To find your VPN credentials log into the PureVPN Member Area. Click 👉 here to visit Member Area.

  • Login to the Member Area using your PureVPN registered email address and password.

  • On Subscriptions tab scroll down to be able to view your VPN credentials.

  • You will be able to see and copy your VPN credentials.

  • Note down your PureVPN username and click the Eye icon to make your password visible and use it in the manual configuration.


How to connect PureVPN SSTP manually on Windows 8

  • Right click Lan/ Wifi icon from System tray and select Open Network and Sharing Center.

Right click on "Lan / Wifi icon” from System tray and select "Open Network and Sharing Center"
  • Click Set up a new connection or network.

Click on "Set up a new connection or network"
  • Select Connect to workplace and click Next.

Select "Connect to workplace" and click “Next”
  • Select Use my Internet connection (VPN).

Select "Use my Internet connection (VPN)"

Insert the following info:

  • Insert the desired server: Please refer to the server address shared in the above note.

  • Insert destination name as PureVPN SSTP or PureVPN US etc

  • Select Remember my credentials

  • Select Allow other people to use this connection

  • Click Create.

Insert the desired server: Please refer to the server address shared in the above note. Insert destination name as PureVPN SSTP or PureVPN US etc Select "Remember my credentials" Select "Allow other people to use this connection" Click "Create"
  • Right click PureVPN SSTP connection and select View connection properties.

Note: If you are on Windows 8.1, then click Change Adapter Settings from the Network and Sharing center, right-click PureVPN SSTP connection, select Properties.

Right click on "PureVPN SSTP" connection and select "View connection properties"  Note: If you are on Windows 8.1, then click on "Change Adapter Settings" from the "Network and Sharing Center, right-click on PureVPN SSTP connection, select Properties
  • Click Security tab and select Secure Socket Tunneling protocol (SSTP).

Click on Security tab and select "Secure Socket Tunneling protocol (SSTP)"
  • Select desired encryption from Data encryption drop down menu.

Select desired encryption from "Data encryption" drop down menu

Insert the following info:

  • Click Networking tab.

  • Uncheck Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.

  • Click OK.

Click on "Networking" tab Uncheck "Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)" and "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" then Click "OK"
  • Click Wifi/ Lan icon from System tray.

Click on Wifi / Lan icon from System tray.
  • Click PureVPN SSTP connection and click Connect.

Click on PureVPN SSTP connection and click "Connect"
  • Insert your Username and Password provided by PureVPN then Click OK.

Important Note: Please always remember your PureVPN username & password is different from your Website Member Area email address & Password.

Insert your Username and Password provided by PureVPN then Click "OK"  Important Note: Please always remember your PureVPN username & password is different from your Website Member Area email address & Password.
  • VPN connection will establish after verifying account details.

VPN connection will establish after verifying account details.
  • You are connected now.

You are connected now.
  • To disconnect VPN, click Lan/ Wifi icon from System tray.

To disconnect VPN, click on Lan / Wifi icon from System tray
  • Click VPN connection and click Disconnect.

Click on VPN connection and click "Disconnect"

Having Trouble Connecting

If you’re still unable to connect, then please check the most common errors and their solutions.

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