OpenVPN Access Server Setup

Server Details

• Server IP: 20.244.31.140
• OpenVPN Initialization Command:

  /usr/local/openvpn_as/bin/ovpn-init [Restart Setup of Server]

Access URLs

• Admin UI: https://10.3.0.6:943/admin (opens in a new tab)
• Client UI: https://10.3.0.6:943/ (opens in a new tab)

Login Credentials:

• Username: openvpn
• Password: TtBzMr29B23C

Release Notes: OpenVPN Release Notes (opens in a new tab)

Setup Instructions

1. Spin Up the Server:

   • Launch a server instance where OpenVPN will be installed.

2. Install OpenVPN:

   • Follow the installation instructions for OpenVPN Access Server on Ubuntu: OpenVPN Installation Instructions (opens in a new tab)

3. Install and Configure NGINX:

   • Install NGINX and configure it to serve as a reverse proxy on port 943.
   • Apply SSL certificates using Certbot.

4. Update Network Settings:

   • Access the Admin UI to update the network settings with the new hostname or IP of the VPN server.

5. Obtain and Install SSL Certificate:

   • Log in to the Admin UI.
   • Navigate to SSL Certificate Management (opens in a new tab) to obtain a certificate.
   • Inject the SSL certificate into OpenVPN Access Server via the Admin UI.
     • Follow the instructions in the OpenVPN SSL Certificate Installation Guide (opens in a new tab).

SSL Certificate Configuration in Admin UI

1. Sign in to the Admin Web UI.

2. Navigate to Configuration > Web Server.

3. Change Web Server Certificate:

   • Under "Do you want to change the web server certificate?" select "Yes" for "User-provided Certificate".

4. Upload SSL Files:

   • Provide the following files:
     • CA Bundle: Choose File
     • Certificate: Choose File
     • Private Key: Choose File

5. Save Configuration.

Note: Refer to the OpenVPN Finishing Configuration Guide (opens in a new tab) for additional setup details.

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