2018-07-25 06:21:46 +03:00
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# Client Setup: OpenVPN
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## Table of Contents
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- [Windows](#windows)
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- [MacOS](#macos)
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- [Linux](#linux)
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- [Android](#android)
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- [iOS](#ios)
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- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
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## Windows
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- Configure OpenVPN
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- Download and install [OpenVPN](https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html)
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- Start `OpenVPN GUI` from the Start Menu
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- Locate the OpenVPN icon in the Task Bar, right click, and select `Import file...`
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- Select your OVPN file
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- Right click on the OpenVPN icon again, and select `Connect`
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- To disconnect
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- Locate the OpenVPN icon in the Task Bar, right click, and select `Disconnect`
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- Locate the `stunnel` icon in the Task Bar, right click, and select `Exit`
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## MacOS
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- Configure OpenVPN
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- Download and install [Tunnelblick](https://tunnelblick.net/)
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- Locate your OVPN file in `Finder`, and double-click to open it.
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- Locate the `Tunnelblick` icon on the top-right corner. Click on it, and select the server you want to connect to.
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- To disconnect
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- Locate the `Tunnelblick` icon on the top-right corner. Click on it, and select `Disconnect All`.
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- To stop `stunnel`, run this in `Terminal`: `sudo killall stunnel`
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## Linux
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- Install `openvpn` on your device.
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```bash
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# Debian/Ubuntu
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sudo apt install -y openvpn
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# CentOS/RHEL
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sudo yum install -y epel-release
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sudo yum install -y openvpn
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# Fedora
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sudo dnf install -y openvpn
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```
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- Connect to OpenVPN
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```bash
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# Run this in the directory that contains your OVPN file
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# Replace 'client' with your OVPN filename
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openvpn --config client.ovpn
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```
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- To disconnect
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```bash
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# Stop OpenVPN
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sudo killall openvpn
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```
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## Android
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- Download [OpenVPN for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.blinkt.openvpn) from Google Play Store
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- Transfer your OVPN file to your device.
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- Click on the `import` icon (between `+` and `Menu` icon), and select your OVPN file.
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- Click on the check mark to confirm import.
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- Click on a profile name to connect.
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- If you see a `connection request` popup, select `Connect` or `OK`.
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- To disconnect: Select the `VPN connection` notification in your notification center, and click `Disconnect` in the popup.
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## iOS
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- Download [OpenVPN Connect](https://itunes.apple.com/app/openvpn-connect/id590379981) from App Store
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- Send the OVPN file as an attachment to yourself via email, and open it in your email app on the iOS device.
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- If you see a popup with a list of different apps, select `OpenVPN Connect`.
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- Click on the switch next to `Connection`, make sure it's at the `ON` position.
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- To disconnect: click on the switch next to `Connection`, make sure it's at the `OFF` position.
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## Troubleshooting
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- If you're unable to connect to your server with OpenVPN...
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2018-07-25 06:25:48 +03:00
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- Check if OpenVPN is running on your server.
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2018-07-25 06:21:46 +03:00
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```bash
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# You should see openvpn in the output
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ps -A | grep openvpn
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```
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- If you still can't connect, try removing and reinstalling OpenVPN on your server.
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- Run the install script and select `Uninstall`
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- Run the install script again and make sure you enter the correct information.
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