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Instructions for running PowerShell scripts

Use ready-made scripts downloaded from your server to create a VPN connection in Windows versions 8.1 and 10.


If you are using Windows 7, you must create the connection manually (see Manually create user-side VPN connections).


Which VPN protocol should I choose?

With several options for possible VPN connections, choose protocols according to the following criteria:

  1. IKEv2/IPsec is the best protocol in terms of performance and connection reliability.
  2. SSTP is a protocol based on TCP and SSL. Choose it if the IKEv2 connection does not go through your provider.
  3. L2TP/IPsec is reliable in terms of encryption, but not the most optimal in terms of speed and performance.

How do I run a PowerShell script?

1. Download the script:

From SafeUTM:

  • By navigating to the section Users -> VPN connections
  • Set the flag for the required connection protocol, if required, fill in the fields and click Save
  • Click on the link PowerShell - script to configure connections

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  • Transfer the downloaded file to the device where you want to create a VPN connection.

2. Right-click on the downloaded file and select Properties from the context menu.
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3. Check the box Unlock in the lower right corner of file properties (by default, the OS blocks the execution of files downloaded from the Internet)
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4. Right-click on the file again and select Run in PowerShell in the context menu.
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If the error "Script execution is disabled on this system" appears, you need to enable script execution by running the command in PowerShell (call it up from the Start menu): Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

5. Answer Yes to the question about making changes to your computer.

6. The connection is created. Click Connect in the list of your networks.


What should I do if I can't run the script?

You may not have enough rights to run scripts or PowerShell is not installed on the system.

Use the instructions for creating a connection in Windows 10 and Windows 7.