UPDATE: The FlashRouters DD-WRT Privacy App is being officially discontinued for sale as of Nov 2023. While it will continue to exist in its legacy form, no new server updates or software repairs will be made. Devices will still be able to connect to VPN via manual setup methods. If you would like to upgrade to an actively supported router, please check out our Router Finder.
Preparing for ExpressVPN Setup
Obtain your ExpressVPN login information
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1. Visit ExpressVPN’s website login page.
2. Successfully log in with your account information. Select More.
3. Select Manual Configuration and copy the Username and Password that are displayed on the right hand side of the screen.
Connecting to ExpressVPN in the FlashRouters Privacy App
Access the FlashRouters Privacy App
Navigate to Status > MyPage in your DD-WRT settings to access the FlashRouters Privacy App.
Enter your ExpressVPN information
In the Username and Password field enter the ExpressVPN OpenVPN Username and Password that you obtained.
Select an ExpressVPN server
Click the Server location dropdown and type in or scroll to your preferred server location.
Connect to ExpressVPN
Click the Connect button to start your ExpressVPN connection. Please be patient as the router connects your entire network through VPN.
Verify a successful ExpressVPN connection
Visit ExpressVPN’s IP Check to verify your new IP Address and virtual location.
You should see Connected at the top of the page underneath ExpressVPN.
Connect to a different ExpressVPN server
To change your server select a new server from the Server location dropdown and click Reconnect.
Disconnect from ExpressVPN
To disconnect from ExpressVPN click the Disconnect button.