Connect to a VPN has been removed from the network icon in Windows 11

VPN
1

Sadly you now have to go all the way into VPN settings within settings to connect to a VPN on Windows 10. There is no longer a taskbar quick connection option.
Has anyone figured out a solution yet?

2

This really sucks… Now I have to created a Shortcut on the desktops for all my users. Sure it’s easy to do, but the older method was better.

3

For me the fastest option now seems to be using the keyboard:

  1. Press Windows Key
  2. Type vpn
  3. Press [enter]
  4. Then use either mouse or [tab] to navigate to “connect” button.
4

Create shortcut and save to desktop.
C:\Windows\System32\rasphone.exe

5

Same issue here. You can always create a desktop shortcut, but the taskbar shortcut is a lot more sleek.

That said, I thought I saw a VPN button show up in the system shortcuts area after I set it up and connected, but when I looked for it later couldn’t find so maybe I just hallucinated.

6

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-notification-and-quick-settings-in-windows-11-ddcbbcd4-0a02-f6e4-fe14-6766d850f294#WindowsVersion=Windows_11

To add or remove quick settings:

  • Select the battery, network, or volume icon to open the quick settings panel.
  • Right-click on the quick settings panel and select Edit quick settings.
  • Select the Add button to add a quick setting or press the pin icon to remove.

then you can add VPN to the quick settings

7

It’s back now as an optional add in :slight_smile: Just found it!