This script lets you set up your own OpenVPN server in minutes, even if you no experience OpenVPN before. It's designed to be as simple, unobtrusive, and universal as possible.
## Installation
If you run into any issues during installation, please refer to [Troubleshooting](#Troubleshooting).
### Install on CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu
- Run this in a terminal on your server, and follow the on-screen instructions:
# Start stunnel (only if you're using OpenVPN over SSL)
sudo stunnel
```
- Once it finishes, your OpenVPN server is up and running! You should [configure client devices](#configure-clients) next.
## Configure clients
### Before continuing...
- Download `stunnel.conf` and the `.ovpn` file from your server.
- If your username is `root`, they're located at `/root`.
- Otherwise, they're located at `/home/<YOUR USERNAME>`.
### OS-specific setup processes
#### Windows
- Configure `stunnel`. Skip to the next section if you're NOT using OpenVPN over SSL
- Download and install [stunnel](https://www.stunnel.org/downloads.html)
- Start `stunnel` by launching `stunnel GUI start ` from the Start Menu
- Locate the `stunnel` icon in the Task Bar, right click, and select `Edit Configuration`
- Copy everything in `stunnel.conf` and paste into the `stunnel` configuration file. Save and close it after editing.
- Right click on the `stunnel` icon again, and select `Reload Configuration`
- Configure OpenVPN
- Download and install [OpenVPN](https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html)
- Start `OpenVPN GUI` from the Start Menu
- Locate the OpenVPN icon in the Task Bar, right click, and select `Import file...`
- Select your OVPN file
- Right click on the OpenVPN icon again, and select `Connect`
#### MacOS
- Supported. Instructions coming soon.
#### Linux
- Install `stunnel` and `openvpn` on your device.
```bash
# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install -y stunnel openvpn
# CentOS/RHEL
sudo yum install -y epel-release
sudo yum install -y stunnel openvpn
# Fedora
sudo dnf install -y stunnel openvpn
```
- If you're using OpenVPN over SSL, configure and start `stunnel`
```bash
# Run this in the directory that contains 'stunnel.conf'
sudo cp stunnel.conf /etc/stunnel/
# Start stunnel
sudo stunnel
```
- Connect to OpenVPN
```bash
# Run this in the directory that contains your OVPN file
# Replace 'client' with your OVPN filename
openvpn --config client.ovpn
```
#### Android
- Supported. Instructions coming soon.
#### iOS
- OpenVPN is supported on iOS, but OpenVPN over SSL is not supported.
- If you installed OpenVPN without SSL, download [OpenVPN Connect from App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/app/openvpn-connect/id590379981)
- Follow the on-screen instruction to add the OpenVPN profile.
## Troubleshooting
-`wget: command not found`: This means that `wget` isn't install it on your server. Just install it and try again. To install `wget`:
```bash
# Run this on Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt -y install wget
# Run this on CentOS
sudo yum -y install wget
```
-`The TUN device is not available. You need to enable TUN before running this script`: Follow [this guide](https://help.skysilk.com/support/solutions/articles/9000136471-how-to-enable-tun-tap-on-linux-vps-with-skysilk).
## FAQ
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