Access your institute's network or the Internet using an encrypted connection.
Publisher’s description
What is eduVPN Client?
eduVPN Client is an open-source vpn & proxy program for Windows from SURF. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Amebis/eduVPN) has 39 stars. Similar programs include OpenVPN, nginx and Tailscale.
Project description on GitHub: “**MOVED** to https://codeberg.org/eduVPN/windows/”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: eduVPN Client is an open-source vpn & proxy tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is eduVPN Client safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
FD3FB306793E812EA119ADF39CAD5583A4FF35624823A14E65501AB9BCF2B791· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2Latest | September 25, 2024 | — | ARM64 MSI32-bit MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id SURF.eduVPNClient -emsiexec /i eduVPNClient_4.2_x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E4196D67-C6ED-471E-AC00-6DAAC6F3C4A9} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- SURF
- Category
- VPN & proxy
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Amebis/eduVPN
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 4.2
- Released
- September 25, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- September 25, 2024
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 39
- GitHub forks
- 15
- winget ID
- SURF.eduVPNClient
- MSI product code
- {E4196D67-C6ED-471E-AC00-6DAAC6F3C4A9}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is eduVPN Client free?
Yes. eduVPN Client is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is eduVPN Client safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install eduVPN Client with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can eduVPN Client be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does eduVPN Client run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
What are alternatives to eduVPN Client?
OpenVPN, nginx, Tailscale, Proton VPN and Netbird. The alternatives page compares them.
