How to share a VPN connection over Ethernet on Windows

This article will show you how to share a VPN connection over Ethernet on Windows.

Note: Before you begin, make sure you connect your Windows 10/11 host device and the device you wish to share the VPN connection with using an Ethernet cable. Also ensure both devices are powered on before proceeding.

To share a VPN connection over Ethernet on Windows:

1. On your host Windows device, open CyberGhost VPN and turn on the VPN.
2. Press Windows Key + X and click Network Connections.
3. Right-click on the connected CyberGhost Network Adapter. The name of the network adapter will depend on the VPN protocol you're using:
   • Wintun Tunnel: If you're using the OpenVPN protocol.
   • WAN Miniport: If you're using the IKEv2 protocol.
   • WireGuard Tunnel: If you're using the WireGuard protocol.
4. Click Properties > Sharing.
5. Toggle Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet
   connection on.
6. Under the Home networking connection dropdown menu, select either Ethernet or Ethernet 2. 
7. Click OK. 

Congratulations. You are now sharing a VPN connection via Ethernet on Windows.