1. Download OpenVPN

Download OpenVPN version from the manufacturer's website at https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/. Select the correct version for your operating system.
Normally this should be the installation file labeled "Windows 64-bit MSI Installer".

Save the file.

2. Installation of OpenVPN

Open the downloaded file.

You can confirm that you want to open the file.

Install OpenVPN by clicking "Install Now".

You should allow the installation program to make changes to your device.

After a successful installation, close the window by clicking "Close".

3. Download the config file

Open https://www.ku.de/rechenzentrum/it-services/netz/vpn/openvpn/ and download the "configuration file".

Before you can start the download, you will be asked for your KU user ID and password.
Enter the required information in the correct fields.

Save the file.

4. Import the config file

If you started OpenVPN for the first time after installation, the downloaded configuration file must be imported first.

After opening the OpenVPN application a new icon is located in the lower right corner of the taskbar (next to the time and calendar) – the icon shows a screen with a lock.
You may need to click the up arrow next on the left of the time and calendar to see the icon.

Right-click on the OpenVPN icon in the taskbar at the bottom right and select "Import".

Select the configuration file downloaded in step 3 and click "Open".
The file should be in the "Downloads" folder.

A message is displayed after a successful import.

5. Connect via VPN

(To do this, open OpenVPN if it hasn't already been started. Once opened, the OpenVPN icon is located in the lower right corner of the taskbar next to the time and calendar - a screen with a lock. You may have to click the up arrow to close the icon see.)

Right-click the OpenVPN icon in the taskbar at the bottom right.

In the selection menu that appears, click on "Connect".

(You may also see a drop-down menu. From there, select KUEI-20XX-XX-XX-XXXX.ovpn and then click Connect.)

In the new window, you should enter your KU user ID and password. With a click on "OK" the VPN connection is established.

If you see a green OpenVPN icon in your taskbar, the VPN-connection to the KU servers was successful.