How to Set Up PremierVPN X on Windows

PremierVPN X for Windows uses the VLESS + REALITY protocol to make your VPN traffic invisible to firewalls and DPI systems. This guide walks you through installation and first connection.

System Requirements

Windows 10 (version 1903 or later) or Windows 11
x64 (most PCs) or ARM64 (Surface Pro X, Snapdragon devices)
An active PremierVPN subscription

Step 1: Download

Log in to the Client Portal and go to your Downloads page.
Under PremierVPN X, download the correct version:
- x64 for most Windows PCs (Intel/AMD processors)
- ARM64 for Surface Pro X and Snapdragon-based devices

Step 2: Install

Run the downloaded installer (e.g. PremierVPN X_1.0.0_x64-setup.exe).
If Windows SmartScreen appears, click More info → Run anyway.
Follow the installer prompts — no administrator password is required.
PremierVPN X launches automatically and appears in the system tray.

Step 3: Sign In

Enter your portal email and password (the same credentials you use on portal.premiervpn.net).
If you have 2FA enabled, enter your authenticator code.
Your session is stored securely for 90 days.

Note: PremierVPN X uses your portal login — not your VPN credentials. Your VPN username/password is only for WireGuard and OpenConnect connections.

Step 4: Connect

Go to the Servers page and select a server.
Click the Connect button on the Dashboard.
The button turns green and shows Disconnect when connected.
A session timer, your server location, and REALITY protocol indicator appear on the dashboard.

Verify Your Connection

Dashboard shows "Connected" with server name and REALITY protocol
Visit premiervpn.net/ip-leak-test — your IP should show the server's location
System tray shows "Connected · [server name]"
Run Diagnostics — all four checks should pass

Settings

Setting	Description
Auto-connect	Connect to your last server when the app launches
Auto-reconnect	Reconnect automatically if the connection drops
Start on Windows boot	Launch PremierVPN X at login (Task Scheduler)
Minimise to tray	Keep running in background when you close the window
SOCKS5 port	Local SOCKS5 proxy — default 10808
HTTP proxy port	Local HTTP proxy — default 10809

How Routing Works

PremierVPN X sets the Windows system proxy to route traffic through a local proxy (127.0.0.1:10809). All apps that respect the system proxy (browsers, most desktop apps) route through the VPN automatically. Some apps (games, certain desktop clients) bypass the system proxy — use the standard WireGuard app for full system-wide routing.

For more details, see the full PremierVPN X Windows Setup Guide.

Getting Started