Connect VPN using SSTP on Windows (all versions)

In this guide I will show you how to connect your Windows (all versions) PC/laptop to any VPN service that’s using the SSTP protocol. Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol is very secure and stable but only works on Windows computers. It can avoid firewalls because it runs over port 443 (SSL) which is rarely blocked because it’s used by all web browsers for secure browsing.

Before we start the connection setup process, you will need to find out the following details (best have them written or printed). If you are connecting to a paid VPN service, just login and your details and settings will be there. If you are connecting via a workplace, please contact your Network Administrator and ask them for the following details:

Required Info

• Your VPN username
• Your VPN password
• The server name or IP address (ie. contoso.com or 102.562.243.12)
• Optional or required encryption
• The password protocol (PAP, CHAP, MSCHAP or EAP)

Once you have this info you can then watch the video above or follow the text guide below.

Connect via SSTP to VPN on Windows (all versions)

1. Click on the Start icon bottom-left of your screen
2. Inside the search box, type Control Panel, then click on the first result
3. Click on Network and Internet, then click Network and Sharing Center
4. Now click on Set up a new connection or network link
5. In the window that opens, select Connect to a workplace, then click Next
6. Click on Use my Internet connection (VPN)
7. Enter the server name or IP address into the Internet address box
8. Enter a unique name you will recognize, ie Contoso (Work) or HomeVPN
9. Leave the Use smart card check box unchecked
10. (Windows 8.1 & 10) Leave Remember my credentials checked
11. Leave Allow other people to use this connection unchecked (unless you trust everyone using the computer)
12. (Windows VISTA, 7) Check the Don’t connect now checkbox
13. Now click on Create (the window will now close)
14. On the left pane, click on Change adapter settings
15. Look for your new connection, then right-click on it, and choose Properties
16. In the Properties window, select the Security tab
17. For Type of VPN select Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP)
18. For Data encryption, select the encryption level your VPN service provider requires, if you’re unsure, select Require Encryption first, if you still cannot connect try Optional Encryption
19. For Authentication, select the method your VPN service provider requires, if you’re unsure, select Allow these protocols option, then check PAP, CHAP and MS-CHAP v2 checkboxes
20. Finally click OK to close the Properties window
21. For extra convenience, Right-click on your connection icon again and choose Create shortcut, choose Yes to the alert box. This will create a handy icon on your desktop.
22. Now simply right-click on the connection icon and choose Connect/Disconnect
23. Windows will tell you if the connection was successful
24. If you have any errors or the connection was unsuccessful, double-check all settings or contact your VPN service provider or network administrator.
25. All done!
26. NOTE* If you keep getting Error: 0x800B0109 see this guide

• SSTP Remote Access Step-by-Step Guide: Deployment at Microsoft TechNet
• Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol at Wikipedia
• Search Google for SSTP