OpenVPN is a powerful and widely used Virtual Private Network (VPN) application that allows you to create secure connections between computers across the internet. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing OpenVPN from https://community.openvpn.net on Debian Latest.
Before starting with the installation process, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
Before installing OpenVPN, update the package manager to ensure that all packages are up-to-date. Use the following command to update the package manager:
sudo apt update
The OpenVPN package is available in the default Debian repository. Use the following command to install OpenVPN:
sudo apt install openvpn
Create a new directory to store the OpenVPN client configuration files. Use the following command to create a directory named openvpn in your home directory:
mkdir ~/openvpn
Download the OpenVPN client configuration files from https://community.openvpn.net. Navigate to the Client software packages section and download the appropriate package for your operating system.
Extract the downloaded archive and copy the config folder to the ~/openvpn directory.
Before starting OpenVPN, make sure that the openvpn service is running. Use the following command to start the openvpn service:
sudo systemctl start openvpn
To start OpenVPN, navigate to the ~/openvpn directory and use the following command:
sudo openvpn ./config/client.ovpn
Replace client.ovpn with the name of the OpenVPN client configuration file.
Once you have started the OpenVPN connection, test the connection to ensure that it is working correctly. Open a web browser and navigate to https://www.whatismyip.com. You should see a different IP address than your local IP address, indicating that your web traffic is now being routed through the OpenVPN connection.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed OpenVPN from https://community.openvpn.net on Debian Latest. You can now use OpenVPN to securely connect to remote networks and protect your online privacy.
If you want to self-host in an easy, hands free way, need an external IP address, or simply want your data in your own hands, give IPv6.rs a try!
Alternatively, for the best virtual desktop, try Shells!
