Windows 7 PPTP Setup. PPTP/L2TP/SOCKS Security. The PPTP/L2TP/SOCKS5 protocols are provided for devices lacking compatibility with the Private Internet Access application or OpenVPN protocol. PPTP/L2TP/SOCKS5 should be used for masking one’s IP address, censorship circumvention, and geolocation. If you need encryption, please use the Private Internet Application or OpenVPN protocol with our service. *** This configuration uses a Generated PPTP/L2TP/Socks5 Username and password, If you have not generated this yet, please follow the steps here: Generating a Password for PPTP/L2TP/SOCKS .
Setting up HideIPVPN with PPTP access under PPTP WINDOWS 7 is again simple. The following instructions go step-by-step through the creation process of a PPTP connection. Important:For an easier and faster connection we recommend you to use our free HideIPVPN software. Also check how to setup an use our VPN and Smart DNS software for Windows. But if you want to setup it manually, just follow the instructions below. Note:Before start, you need to have an active VPN account, if you do not have one follow the link –. Get FREE VPN trial account! Windows 7 PPTP VPN Setup steps. 1