How to use all VPN protocols

HideMyAss is offering the following VPN protocols: OpenVPN-TCP (standard), OpenVPN-UDP, PPTP and L2TP. This article will show how to use each of them for different devices and operating systems. Especially when experiencing any kind of connection issues, the first thing to do is to try all protocols. Windows When using the HMA Pro VPN client software, you can use the protocols OpenVPN-TCP and PPTP. See the screenshot on the right for how to change between both protocols (marked red): Should you experience any kind of connection issues, try several servers, and both protocols. Below are links to articles on how to use the other protocols, and what client applications you can also use. OpenVPN-TCP: Use the HMA Pro VPN client software Use the alternative client "OpenVPN GUI" Viscosity (Trialware) OpenVPN-UDP: Use the alternative client "OpenVPN GUI" Viscosity (trialware) PPTP: Use the HMA Pro VPN client software Create a manual PPTP connection directly from within Windows: Windows Vista/7 Windows XP Use our dialer L2TP: Create manual L2TP connection directly from within Windows: Windows Vista/7 Windows XP Use our dialer   Mac When using the HMA Pro VPN client software, you can use the protocols OpenVPN-TCP and PPTP. See the screenshot on the right for how to change between both protocols (marked red): Should you experience any kind of connection issues, try several servers, and both protocols. Below are links to articles on how to use the other protocols, and what client applications you can also use. OpenVPN-TCP: Use the HMA Pro VPN client software for Mac Use Tunnelblick Use Viscosity (trialware) Use Shimo OpenVPN-UDP: Use Tunnelblick Use Viscosity (trialware) Use Shimo PPTP: Use the HMA Pro VPN client software for Mac Create a manual PPTP connection directly from within Mac Use Shimo L2TP: Create a manual L2TP connetion directly from within Mac Use Shimo