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This article will show you how to set up ExpressVPN on ASUSTOR, using the OpenVPN protocol.

Important: The OpenVPN manual configuration does not offer the same security and privacy benefits as the ExpressVPN app. If your router does not support AES-NI (e.g., Asus RT-AC86U), you may experience occasional speed issues while using the OpenVPN manual configuration. If you are located in a country with a high level of internet censorship, you are recommended to use the ExpressVPN app for a more stable VPN connection.

You’ll need a fully set up ASUSTOR device and an ExpressVPN subscription. To begin:

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Find your ExpressVPN account credentials
Set up your VPN profile
Connect to the VPN server
Disconnect from the VPN server

Find your ExpressVPN account credentials

  1. Go to the ExpressVPN manual configuration setup page.
    • If prompted, log into your ExpressVPN account with your email and verification code or passkey.
  2. Under Applications (or Show other devices), click Advanced setup. 
    The "Set up your apps" page in ExpressVPN+, with a highlighted "Advanced setup" option at the bottom.
  3. Click Manual configuration.The "Manual Configuration" option in ExpressVPN+ highlighted.
  4. You’ll see your username and password on the right side under Setup in step 1.The Manual configuration page in ExpressVPN+, highlighting the username and password for the user.
  5. Scroll down to step 2 to see the available regions. Click a region to open a dropdown menu and see the available locations.The available regions for manual configurations in ExpressVPN+.
  6. Click a location and the file will start downloading automatically.The Americas section in the available regions in the ExpressVPN+ portal, showing a list of available locations from that region.

Leave this tab open; you’ll need your ExpressVPN username and password later.

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

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Set up your VPN profile

Now, on the ASUSTOR dashboard, go to Settings.

click asustor settings

Under Network, click on the Network interface tab.

go to network interface

Click on Add and select Create VPN.

create vpn

Select OpenVPN and click Next.

openvpn next

Select Import Configuration Files from OpenVPN Provider and click Next.

import config files openvpn provider

Fill in the fields as below:

  • Name: a name for you to remember the connection
  • Account: use the ExpressVPN username you obtained above
  • Password: use the ExpressVPN password you obtained above
  • Import file(s): click Browse and upload the configuration file(s) you previously downloaded

Click Finish.

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

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Connect to the VPN server

Back in the main “Network interface” menu, select the OpenVPN connection you created and click Action > Connect.

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

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Disconnect from the VPN server

To disconnect from the VPN, click Disconnect.

disconnect asustor openvpn connection

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

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