In this tutorial you will learn how to create a VPN server on your Virtual Private Server
Requirements:
VPS (with a minimum of 128 mb ram) if this vpn is going to be used by only one person 128mb should be enough but it all depends on the usage, personally I'd recommend 1GB or more to make sure it runs smoothly. Also another thing that is important, you must check the bandwidth on the vps in case you are planning to use it non stop.
OpenVPN software access
CentOS 7/8 installed on your VPS
Step 1 - Update your system
Once you have logged in on your VPS, run the following command below to update your system.
sudo yum updateStep 2 - Add openvpn repository and install openvpn package
Centos 7 (64bit)
Run the command below to add the repository and install the package openvpn-as on CentOS 7
yum -y install https://as-repository.openvpn.net/as-repo-centos7.rpm
yum -y install openvpn-asCentos 8 (64bit)
Run the command below to add the repository and install the package openvpn-as on CentOS 8
yum -y install https://as-repository.openvpn.net/as-repo-centos8.rpm
yum -y install openvpn-asStep 3 - Access your Server
Once you have completed the installation process you'll get admin ui and web client ui urls on command line
It should be something like this
Admin UI : https://xx.xx.xx.xxx:943/admin
Web client : https://xx.xx.xx.xxx:943
Admin UI to access admin user interface
Web client is the web interface where you have to login with the same user to download the ovpn file, ovpn file is the file that you have to import to openvpn.
If you are using Windows
Download openvpn software, launch it and then simple import the .ovpn file.
If you are using Linux
Make sure you have openvpn package installed on your system, then you can simply connect by typing the command below on terminal
sudo openvpn --config client.ovpn
You'll be prompted to enter username and password that you set during installation.
FAQ
How do I change the password?
Run the command passwd openvpn and enter your new password
How do I choose location of the VPN?
The location where VPS is located will be the location for your VPN, so make sure you choose the right location
Can I add more users on my VPN?
Openvpn free plan allows up to two devices, so you can add two devices for free, in case you want to add more you need to buy an license
Check pricing by clicking to the official OpenVPN's website.
Conclusion
By now you should know how to create your vpn server on your Virtual Private Server.
