You will need this information for the setup later. On the right, with OpenVPN already selected for you, you will see your username, password, and a list of OpenVPN configuration files.Ĭlick the location(s) you want in order to download the. If prompted, enter your ExpressVPN credentials and click Sign In.Įnter the verification code that is sent to your email. 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. 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.
Important: The OpenVPN manual configuration does not offer the same security and privacy benefits as the ExpressVPN app.
Not all ExpressVPN locations may be available for manually configured connections. Before setting up ExpressVPN for your Synology, you will need to set up your Synology and turn off IPv6. This tutorial will show you how to set up a VPN on your Synology using OpenVPN.
