OpenVPN is a popular open-source VPN (Virtual Private Network) software that allows secure remote access to your network or the internet. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of installing OpenVPN on FreeBSD’s latest version.
Before you get started, make sure you have the following requirements met:
Before you begin, it is always recommended to update your FreeBSD server’s software packages and ports to the latest version.
pkg update -f
pkg upgrade -f
After updating the system, the next step is to install OpenVPN. The easiest way to install OpenVPN on FreeBSD Latest is through the ports collection.
cd /usr/ports/security/openvpn/
make install clean
Respond to any prompts and wait for OpenVPN to download and install.
Once OpenVPN has been installed, it's time to configure it. The configuration files are located in /usr/local/etc/openvpn.
cd /usr/local/etc/openvpn/
After configuring OpenVPN, you can start the OpenVPN service.
service openvpn start
That’s it! You have successfully installed OpenVPN on FreeBSD’s latest version. You can now configure the clients and start using the VPN service for secure remote access to your network or the internet. You can learn more about OpenVPN from their official documentation at https://openvpn.net/.
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