How do I use the PC Matic VPN for Windows?
We recently introduced our newest version of PC Matic VPN for Windows, built right inside PC Matic 5. Simply Open PC Matic 5 and click the VPN icon from the left navigation.
To use PC Matic VPN for Windows, you will first need to download and install the application on your computer. See the instructions for how to install PC Matic VPN for Windows here.
GUIDE CONTENTS
1 - Logging Into the PC Matic VPN App
- Enter the email address associated with your PC Matic account, click Send Verification Code.
- Enter the verification code delivered to your inbox.
- Alternatively, click Login with email and password instead and enter your credentials.
2 - Connecting to a PC Matic Server
2.1 - Using Quick Connect
Quick Connect will automatically connect you to the best available server.
To use Quick Connect, simply click the green Quick Connect button at the top of the window.
2.2 - Manually Selecting a PC Matic Server
You can also view a list of all available PC Matic Servers and select the one that you want to connect to.
- From the dashboard, scroll through the recommended locations and click one to connect, or click a location on the map to connect.
- Click Servers in the navigation bar at the top of the window and click the green Connect button next to the location you wish to connect to.
3 - Configuring PC Matic VPN Settings
You will find the configuration options for the PC Matic VPN on the Settings page. There are two sections, Connection and Advanced.
3.1 - Connection
The Connection Tab contains all the settings related to your VPN connection including: protocol, auto-connect, kill switch, and more.
3.2 - Advanced
The Advanced Tab contains settings for DNS Leaks, Threat Protection, and IPv6 Leaks.
4 - VPN Status
VPN Status Page: Using the link below, you can check the status of our VPN, including the servers, support, and API. If you're having trouble connecting to the VPN, check this page to ensure there are no performance issues from PC Matic's side.