How to make Windows 10 automatically connect to a PPPoE internet connection

Creating, configuring, and connecting to a broadband PPPoE connection in Windows 10 is fairly easy. The only drawback is that, by default, you need to connect manually every time you log in. For many people, this extra step is inconvenient. If you’d rather have your PC automatically connect as soon as you log into Windows, you can configure Windows to do just that. In this guide, I’ll show you how to make your PPPoE Windows 10 setup dial automatically at startup. NOTE: I’m assuming you already created and tested a PPPoE connection on your computer. If you haven’t, read this guide first: How to set up and use PPPoE internet connections in Windows 10.

Step 1. Open Task Scheduler in Windows 10

To make Windows 10 automatically connect with your PPPoE credentials, you’ll need to create a scheduled task. This is done with Task Scheduler, which you can open by searching for Task Scheduler and then clicking or tapping the appropriate result. Open the Task Scheduler using search

Step 2. Create a scheduled task that auto-dials your PPPoE connection

Inside the Task Scheduler, go to the right panel and click Create Basic Task…. The Create Basic Task action from the Task Scheduler This launches the wizard. First, give your task a name, such as Auto Dial - PPPoE Connection. You can also add a description if you want. Then, press Next. Choosing a name for the PPPoE auto-connect task Next, you decide when the task should run. Select When I log on, then click or tap Next. This ensures that the PPPoE connection is dialed every time you sign in. Selecting the time when to auto-dial the PPPoE connection Now, you need to specify the action. Since you want Windows to run a command, choose Start a program. Choosing to Start a program After you press Next, the wizard asks you what Program / Script you want to execute on a scheduled basis. In order to make Windows 10 auto-dial your broadband PPPoE connection, each time you log into your computer, you must provide Task Scheduler with some information:

• In the Program/script box, type: rasdial
• In the Add arguments (optional) field, type:
  • The name of your PPPoE connection (between quotes if it contains spaces)
  • Your broadband username (as given to you by your Internet Service Provider)
  • Your broadband password (exactly as it was set by you or your Internet Service Provider)

Leave the Start in (optional) field empty. For example, let’s say your connection is still named Broadband Connection, your username is NY123456, and your password is NewYork. The arguments field should look like this: Configuring rasdial with the PPPoE connection name and credentials After entering the details, click or tap Next. The wizard shows a summary of your scheduled task. If everything looks correct, press Finish. Finishing the configuration of the PPPoE auto-connect task You’ll be returned to the Task Scheduler console, where your new task is listed in the Library. The PPPoE auto-connect task is shown in the Task Scheduler Library TIP: If at some point, you want to disable or delete the PPPoE auto-connect task and you need help, read this guide about the things you can do with existing tasks in Task Scheduler.

Step 3. Restart Windows 10 and test the automatic connection

Now restart your computer. At login, Windows 10 should run the scheduled task and automatically connect using your saved PPPoE credentials. Depending on how fast it runs, you might briefly see a small connection window appear. Windows 10 auto dials the broadband PPPoE connection From now on, your PC should connect to the internet automatically, without you needing to click the Network icon each time.

Did you manage to make Windows 10 auto-dial your PPPoE connection?

Even if setting up an automatic PPPoE dial involves a couple of, let’s say, more advanced steps, the method works well once you configure it. With the scheduled task in place, Windows 10 uses your saved PPPoE credentials and gets you online as soon as you sign in. Do you prefer letting Windows 10 connect automatically, or are you fine with starting the PPPoE connection manually? Let me know in the comments.