Here is the translated version of the tutorial on setting up your own VPN using OpenVPN
Certainly! Below is the README written in GitHub's markdown format for the VPN setup tutorial:
In this tutorial, we'll learn how to set up a simple Virtual Private Network (VPN) using OpenVPN on your own server. A VPN helps you securely transmit data over public networks and access restricted content.
First, you'll need a server running a Linux operating system. You can choose to use a Virtual Private Server (VPS) provided by cloud providers like AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.
Connect to your server via SSH and install the OpenVPN package.
sudo apt update
sudo apt install openvpn
Step 3: Configure OpenVPN
Create a new OpenVPN configuration file and generate certificates and keys.
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sudo cp -r /usr/share/doc/openvpn/examples/easy-rsa/ /etc/openvpn/easy-rsa
cd /etc/openvpn/easy-rsa
source vars
./clean-all
./build-ca
./build-key-server server
./build-dh
Step 4: Generate Client Certificates
Generate certificates and keys for each client.
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./build-key client1
Step 5: Configure OpenVPN Server
Create an OpenVPN configuration file /etc/openvpn/server.conf and configure the OpenVPN server.
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port 1194
proto udp
dev tun
ca /etc/openvpn/easy-rsa/keys/ca.crt
cert /etc/openvpn/easy-rsa/keys/server.crt
key /etc/openvpn/easy-rsa/keys/server.key
dh /etc/openvpn/easy-rsa/keys/dh2048.pem
server 10.8.0.0 255.255.255.0
ifconfig-pool-persist ipp.txt
push "redirect-gateway def1 bypass-dhcp"
push "dhcp-option DNS 8.8.8.8"
push "dhcp-option DNS 8.8.4.4"
keepalive 10 120
cipher AES-256-CBC
comp-lzo
persist-key
persist-tun
status openvpn-status.log
verb 3
Step 6: Start OpenVPN Server
Start the OpenVPN server and set it to start on boot.
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sudo systemctl start openvpn@server
sudo systemctl enable openvpn@server
Client Configuration
Windows Client
Download and install the OpenVPN client.
Copy the generated client certificate client1.crt, client key client1.key, and CA certificate ca.crt to the client machine.
Import the configuration file using the OpenVPN client and connect to the server.
macOS Client
Install the OpenVPN client using Homebrew:
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brew install openvpn
Copy the generated client certificate client1.crt, client key client1.key, and CA certificate ca.crt to the client machine.
Connect to the server using the terminal command:
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sudo openvpn --config /path/to/client.ovpn
Linux Client
Install the OpenVPN client:
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sudo apt update
sudo apt install openvpn
Copy the generated client certificate client1.crt, client key client1.key, and CA certificate ca.crt to the client machine.
Connect to the server using the terminal command:
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sudo openvpn --config /path/to/client.ovpn
Now, you have successfully set up your own VPN and can securely access the internet!
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Feel free to adjust the instructions based on your server environment and requirements. This example provides a simple yet effective OpenVPN configuration to get you started with your own VPN.