Rename a VPN Connection in Windows 7

October 1, 2009

This question comes up a lot, so it’s worth documenting:

Question: How do I rename a VPN connection in Windows 7? There’s no option to rename it in the Network and Sharing Center or on the taskbar.

It’s true that there’s no way to rename a VPN connection on the Network and Sharing center main screen:

…and if you click the icon in the System Tray and then try to right-click the VPN connection, there’s no rename option under properties either:

But the rename VPN option is nearby, tucked away under “Changer Adapter Settings” on the Network and Sharing Center:

Here you will see the familiar wired and wireless NICs and VPN connections listed. Just right-click the VPN connection here and then click Rename.

It’s just one of those easily overlooked or forgotten things.

Disclaimer: Matt isn’t really a poo-poo-head, he actually rocks.

Posted in Administration, Windows 7