Instance configuration

In this guide, you will learn how to use Defguard desktop client.

Obtaining URL and Token

  1. Log in to your Defguard account.

  2. Go to My Profile tab.

  3. Click Add new device button inside User Devices list.

  1. Select Remote Device Activation and click Next.

  1. After that you will see URL, Token and QR Code. Copy URL and Token.

Adding Instance

  1. Open Defguard client

  2. Click Add Instance.

  1. Enter URL and Token, then click Add Instance. (If you don't have it, check out this section)

Connecting to Instance

  1. Select your Instance from menu

  1. Select your location, allowed traffic then click Connect.

  • Predefined traffic will only route traffic specified by your administrator.

  • All traffic will route everything through VPN tunnel.

Disconnect from Instance

Click Disconnect next to location you are currently connected to.

Updating Instance

If you want to update your instance manually:

  1. Go to your Instance and click Edit Instance

  1. Enter Token provided by your administrator, or generate it on your own. Then click Update Instance

Your Instance will update immediately.

Removing Instance

  1. Go to your Instance and click Edit Instance

  1. Click Remove Instance

Your Instance will be removed immediately.

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