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OVPN's desktop client v1.2.0: Autostart & UI improvements

David Wibergh, about Products & features

The OVPN desktop client version 1.2.0 is now released and recommended for all users. While in beta a few minor issues were discovered and resolved including issues with autoconnect on startup and false DNS leaks showing on the desktop client dashboard


Download & install

Install on Windows

You do not need to uninstall an older version if you already have one installed.

  1. Download OVPN.exe
  2. Double-click the installation file
  3. Go through the installation steps
  4. Run OVPN via the start menu and connect

Install on OS X

You do not need to uninstall an older version if you already have one installed.

  1. Download OVPN.zip
  2. Unzip the downloaded file
  3. Double-click the installation file
  4. Go through the installation steps
  5. Run OVPN and connect

Install on Ubuntu (64bit)

You do not need to uninstall an older version if you already have one installed.

  1. Download OVPN_amd64.run
  2. Via the terminal/CLI type: cd /path/to/OVPN_amd64.run
  3. Then via terminal/CLI type: sudo chmod +x OVPN_amd64.run && sudo ./OVPN_amd64.run
  4. Go through the installation steps
  5. Run OVPN and connect

Full list of updates for OVPN desktop client v1.2.0.

  • A tour of the basic features is now shown the first time the client is installed.
  • Resolved issue of autostart malfunction on first startup (OS X).
  • Resolved issue with failing automatic connect on client startup.
  • Resolved issues with dashboard displaying false DNS leaks.
  • Option to launch client on computer startup available for all systems.
  • The Dashboard on the connection tab checks if the OVPN browser extension is installed.
  • Connection timeouts and notifications added.
  • Changed styling of settings toggles to match browser OVPN browser extension.
  • Improved killswitch rules setup.
  • Improved DNS server setup to be fetched dynamically.
  • Improved logic responsible for fetching IPv4 and IPv6 address from the VPN server.
  • Making signup screen default if it’s first time client is being used.
  • Logs are accessible without being signed into the client.
  • Desktop client version visible without being logged in.
  • User's subscription time is shown in the bottom of the screen.
  • Changes in settings are stored instantly instead of only when closing the desktop client.
  • All error messages are shown as alerts.
  • Minor styling fixes in server information section on the Connection tab.
David Wibergh