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Download notes for open vpn

openvpn

Download notes for open vpn

Steps

1. Register your public IP with a DNS service such as No-IP.

2. Downlad and install Ubuntu Server - http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04.1/ubuntu-16.04.1-server-amd64.iso

3. Run the install.sh script after installation is complete.

4. Setup port forwarding for port 443/tcp and 1194/udp on your router to the machine that is hosting OpenVPN.

5. Navigate to https://HOSTNAME:943/admin and login as openvpn and use the password created on step 3.

6. Change to local user database under Authentication - General

7. Configure your network settings under Configuration - VPN Settings, make sure to allow access to your local subnet

8. Add your first user and set a password

9. Under Server Network Settings make sure to add in your Hostname or IP for your PUBLIC IP