To use HideMy.name VPN on your desktop,follow these organized steps:

1. Download the Installer:

   Visit the official HideMy.name website and download the installer from a reputable download mirror.

2. Install the Installer:

   • Open the downloaded installer.
   • Click "Install" and follow the prompts to install the software.

3. Log In to the Web Server:

   After installation, log in to the localhost (127...1) using your username and password.

4. Change the Web Server to HideMy.name:

   • Use the following encoding command in your browser:

     set-encoding 'http' ; set-encoding 'https'; set-encoding 'ftp'; set-encoding 'file' ; set-encoding 'https'; set-encoding 'http'; set-encoding 'ftp'; set-encoding 'file'; set-encoding 'https'; set-encoding 'http'; set-encoding 'ftp'; set-encoding 'file'

     This sets the default encoding for both HTTP and HTTPS to 'html' or 'strict', and for FTP and File to 'css'.

5. Log Out of the Web Server:

   After changing the web server, log out from your browser.

6. Change the Default Web Server Again:

   • Use the following encoding command in your browser:

     set-encoding 'http' ; set-encoding 'https'; set-encoding 'ftp'; set-encoding 'file' ; set-encoding 'https'; set-encoding 'http'; set-encoding 'ftp'; set-encoding 'file'; set-encoding 'https'; set-encoding 'http'; set-encoding 'ftp'; set-encoding 'file'

     This ensures your local host becomes the default.

7. Log In Again:

   Enter your username and password to log back in and access the blocked websites.

Additional Tips:

• Ensure your device supports the VPN (Chrome/ Firefox recommended).
• Test by typing your username and password into your browser to confirm it logs in.
• Use the "Change" button in the browser's settings to switch the default web server.

By following these steps, you should successfully set up HideMy.name VPN on your desktop, allowing you to access blocked websites from home.