How to Install and Set Up a VPN on Windows Server 2022. Need to securely connect to your Windows Server 2022 from anywhere? This guide shows you how to install and set up a VPN step by step. Before we begin, be sure to subscribe to NinjaOne's IT Video Hub for more tech content like this. Everything you need to install and set up a VPN on a Windows Server 2022 Before installing the VPN, ensure your Windows Server 2022 has a static IP, enough resources, and an internet connection with a public IP. You'll also need admin access and familiarity with DNS and DHCP. Now that we've gone over what you need, we can install your VPN. Before anything, make sure your Windows Server 2022 is updated, and that your server's firewall and security settings are configured to allow VPN traffic. To install a VPN role service, follow these steps. Open your Server Manager, then click on Add Roles and Features. Select Remote Access as the role you want to install. In the Role Services section, choose “DirectAccess and VPN (RAS)” Complete the wizard to install the selected role services. Once the VPN role is installed, it's time to configure it. Open the Remote Access Management Console. Select “DirectAccess and VPN.” Right-click your server and choose “Configure and Enable Routing and Remote Access.’” Follow the setup wizard to customize your VPN settings based on your network requirements. How to set up a VPN for Remote Access. First, open the VPN client software on the device. Enter your server's public IP address or hostname. Input your VPN username and password. Then click Connect. For more information, check out our official blog post on how to install and set up a VPN on Windows Server 2022. Linked below.