PiVPN is an open-source tool that allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi into a VPN server. This tutorial will walk you through the steps to install PiVPN on macOS.
brew install openvpn
curl -L https://install.pivpn.io | bash
This script will guide you through the installation process. You'll be asked to choose your network interface, DNS provider, and a public IP address or hostname to access your VPN. Follow the prompts and provide the required information.
Once the installation is complete, you'll see a message saying "Installation Complete". Your PiVPN server is now up and running.
cd /etc/pivpn/ovpns
In this directory, you'll find a list of *.ovpn files. These are the configuration files for OpenVPN clients.
To create a new VPN profile, run the following command in your terminal and follow the prompts:
pivpn add
The script will prompt you for a profile name. This will be the name of the *.ovpn file in the "ovpns" directory.
Once the profile is created, you can transfer it to your OpenVPN client device and connect to your PiVPN server using the OpenVPN client.
Congratulations! You've successfully installed PiVPN on macOS and created a VPN profile. You can now connect to your PiVPN server using the OpenVPN client on your Mac or any other device.
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