Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Service (SstpSvc)
Registry Name
SstpSvc
Display Name
Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol Service
Description
Provides support for the Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) to connect to remote computers using VPN. If this service is disabled, users will not be able to use SSTP to access remote servers.
For more information, see the Additional Information section.
Default Status
Stopped
Default Startup Type
Manual
Image Path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService -p
DLL File Path
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sstpsvc.dll
Dependencies
The service depends on the following system components to function properly:
- None
System components that depend on this service to function properly:
Log On As
NT Authority\LocalService
Additional Information
SstpSvc service provides support for the Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) to connect to remote computers using VPN. SstpSvc is responsible for establishing and maintaining the SSTP connections, as well as handling authentication and encryption.
Virtual Private Network (VPN), is a way of creating a secure and encrypted connection over the internet. VPNs are often used to access corporate networks from remote locations.