Configuring PPTP server on Mikrotik

The first simple option for setting up a PPTP (VPN) server on Mikrotik via Winbox. In this embodiment, only one client can connect to the server.

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Winbox is connected

Activate the server by opening the menu “PPP” – “PPTP Server”, where we check the “Enabled” box.

Add the parameters for connecting to the server, for this, open “PPP” – “Secrets” and add:
Name: USERNAME
Password: PASSWORD
Service: pptp
Local Address: internal IP of the router, for example 192.168.88.1
Remote Address: IP to be assigned to the client, e.g. 192.168.88.2
click OK.

Add a rule to the firewall so that you can connect to the server from outside, for this, open the “IP” – “Firewall” menu and add the rule in the “Filter Rules” tab:
Chain: input
Dst. Address: external IP address of the router
Protocol: tcp
Dst. Port: 1723
In. Interface: WAN port of the router, for example ether1-gateway
Action: accept
click OK, this completes the simple setup.

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Going to VPN setup in Windows 10

Press Add a VPN connection

Fill all requested fields.

When configuration saved, Press connect

If all steps are correct, you will be connected to your Mikrotik VPN server