VPN Instruction

VPN Instructions:

How to Turn On the VPN (Windows 10/11)

1. Open the Start Menu (Windows key)

2. Click the Start button (Windows icon) on the bottom-left of your screen.

3. Type “VPN Settings” in the search bar and click “VPN Settings”.

4. (Or go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN)

5. Click connect on the VPN (School VPN/Pared Check Point)

First-Time Setup (Only if prompted)

1. If this is the first time using the VPN, it may ask you to confirm a few things.

Just press Next > Next > Finish.

2. Click “Connect”

3. Press the Connect button.

If it asks you to “add email address”, this is actually asking for your username, not your email.

For newer staff the username will be Firstname.Lastname

For older staff the username will be LastnameFirstletterofFirstname

Example: John Smith could be John.Smith or SmithJ

The password will be the same as your Microsoft password, that being the one used to log into your PC.

Once logged in you won't need to log in again. The VPN can quickly be accessed via the Action center.

The action center can be opened either by clicking the Wifi, Sound & Battery Icon on your task bar or by pressing Windows + A

By clicking the VPN icon in the Action center you can quickly activate and deactive the VPN

Note: Please only use the VPN as needed, and never at school. This is because makes other applications slow, especially high bandwith ones. Only use the VPN when not at school and when needed. Please remember to turn the VPN off when you are finished.