Download notes for open vpn
Steps
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Register your public IP with a DNS service such as No-IP.
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Downlad and install Ubuntu Server - http://releases.ubuntu.com/16.04.1/ubuntu-16.04.1-server-amd64.iso
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Run the install.sh script after installation is complete.
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Setup port forwarding for port 443/tcp and 1194/udp on your router to the machine that is hosting OpenVPN.
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Navigate to https://HOSTNAME:943/admin and login as openvpn and use the password created on step 3.
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Change to local user database under Authentication - General
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Configure your network settings under Configuration - VPN Settings, make sure to allow access to your local subnet
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Add your first user and set a password
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Under Server Network Settings make sure to add in your Hostname or IP for your PUBLIC IP