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Steps

1. If you haven’t already done so, please download and install the FortiClient app from the previous screen.  Then right-click the FortiClient VPN icon in the Windows notification taskbar area, then click Open FortiClient Console.

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2. Click the hamburger menu icon, then select Add a New Connection.

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3. Choose IPsec VPN and fill out the connection fields:

  • Connection Name (Required) – Can be any name, but it’s best to choose something meaningful.
  • Description (Optional) – Can be any name; again, use something meaningful.
  • Remote Gateway (Required) – Enter the site’s DynDNS address eg. sitename.whyreboot.com
  • Authentication Method (Required) – Set this to Pre-shared Key
  • Pre-shared Key (Required) – Enter the exact key provided. It is case-sensitive and must match exactly.

Finally just click "Save."

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4. Select your newly created VPN connection:

  • Enter your VPN username
  • Enter your VPN password
  • Click Connect.
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5. Test the VPN connection:

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Just click "Disconnect" whenever you're done!

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