ExpressVPN no longer supports the PPTP and L2TP manual configurations as they provide minimal protection and are vulnerable to malicious attacks. This guide will show you other setup methods or protocols you can use to connect to ExpressVPN on your specific device.

In most cases, you are recommended to set up ExpressVPN using the ExpressVPN app for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, or routers—which offer the most security and privacy benefits and features. However, some devices or specific device versions cannot run the ExpressVPN app, and you will have to set up the VPN using manual configurations. For manual configurations, ExpressVPN supports the OpenVPN protocol.

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Windows
Mac
Android
iOS
Linux
Routers


Windows

You are recommended to use the ExpressVPN Windows app, which is compatible with Windows 7 and above. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows XP, update your operating system to a newer version. If you cannot update it, you will have to use the OpenVPN manual configuration.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Mac

You are recommended to use the ExpressVPN Mac app, which is compatible with Mac OS X 10.11 and above. If you are using Mac OS X 10.11 or below, update your operating system to a newer version. If you cannot update it, you will have to use the OpenVPN manual configuration.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Android

You are recommended to use the ExpressVPN Android app, which is compatible with Android 5.0 and above. If you are using Android 4.4 or below, update your operating system to a newer version.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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iOS

For iOS devices (iPhone and iPad), the only way to use ExpressVPN is with the ExpressVPN iOS app, which is compatible with iOS 15 and above. If you are using iOS 14 or below, update your operating system to a newer version to access the latest features and security improvements for the ExpressVPN app for iOS.

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Linux

You are recommended to use the ExpressVPN Linux app, which is compatible with these Linux operating systems:

  • Ubuntu: 20.04 and above
  • Debian: 10 and above
  • Fedora: 37 and above
  • Arch: Latest rolling release
  • Raspberry Pi (armhf): Pi OS 10 and above
  • Mint: Linux Mint 20 and above

If you cannot run the ExpressVPN Linux app on your operating system, try using the OpenVPN manual configuration.

Important: OpenVPN does not offer the same security and privacy benefits as the ExpressVPN app. 

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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Routers

Try other setup methods for your router in the following order.

Use ExpressVPN for routers

You are recommended to use ExpressVPN for routers, which is compatible with these specific models of the Asus, Linksys, and Netgear routers:

  • RT-AC68Uv3
  • RT-AC87U
  • RT-AC56R
  • RT-AC56S
  • RT-AC56U

  • Linksys EA6200
  • Linksys WRT1200AC
  • Linksys WRT1900AC 13J1
  • Linksys WRT1900AC 13J2
  • Linksys WRT1900ACS
  • Linksys WRT1900ACS V2
  • Linksys WRT3200ACM
  • Linksys WRT32X

  • Netgear R6300v2
  • Netgear R6400v2
  • Netgear R6700v3
  • Netgear Nighthawk R7000
  • Netgear Nighthawk R7000P

Try other manual configuration protocols

These routers support ExpressVPN’s manual configurations. Check if your router is listed below, and if so, set up the manual configuration accordingly.

Set up a virtual VPN router

Important: This option requires technical knowledge and may not be suitable for everyone.

You can set up a virtual VPN router on your Windows PC or Mac.

Set up the VPN on individual devices

With a single ExpressVPN subscription, you can connect to the VPN on up to eight devices at the same time, regardless of platform (including virtual machines).

See instructions on setting up:

Need help? Contact the ExpressVPN Support Team for immediate assistance.

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