How to set up YHVPN on Windows: a step by step guide

Setting up YHVPN on Windows for the first time takes a few minutes from download to your first connection. Here's the full process in four steps, including what that permission prompt during install actually is, and where to look if it won't connect.

Step 1: Download the installer

Go to the download page, click Windows, and run the installer once it's downloaded.

Step 2: Complete the install

You may first see Windows' "Windows protected your PC" screen — that's because the installer isn't code-signed yet. Click "More info", then "Run anyway" to continue; it's not a virus warning.

Next comes a Windows permission prompt (UAC) — the client needs it to create a virtual network adapter for the connection. Click "Yes" to allow it. This prompt isn't a one-time install step — the client needs admin rights to run at all, so you'll see the same prompt every time you open it afterward; that's expected. A desktop shortcut is created by default once install finishes.

Step 3: Register and connect for the first time

Open the client and register an account to use the free tier — no card, email code, or phone number required. Once registered, tap Connect and the client picks a fast node automatically; you can also choose one manually from the list if you have a specific region in mind. After the first successful connection, open a webpage to confirm it works.

Step 4: A few things to check if it won't connect

Most connection issues can be narrowed down in this order:

• Check whether antivirus software is blocking the virtual adapter — some security tools block newly created network adapters by default; try disabling it briefly to test.
• Make sure no other VPN or proxy tool is running at the same time — two network tools running together often conflict with each other.
• Try a different node — if one node is having a bad moment, switching is usually faster than repeatedly reconnecting to the same one.
• Restart the client — fully quit (not just minimize) and reopen it if none of the above helps; this clears a number of one-off issues.

FAQ

Does the client need to stay running? Yes — it needs to keep running to maintain the connection. Closing it disconnects you.

How many computers can one account use? Each tier has its own device limit — see the FAQ page for how it works. When you get a new computer, sign the old device out from the client or your account page.

Is the free tier good for regular use? Yes, it covers the registration and connection flow above. If you need more data or more regions, check the pricing page for the paid tiers' pricing and durations.

Ready? Download YHVPN and get connected.