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

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# Client Setup: OpenVPN over SSL
## Table of Contents
- [Windows](#windows)
- [MacOS](#macos)
- [Linux](#linux)
- [Android](#android)
- [iOS](#ios)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
## Windows
- Configure `stunnel`
- 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`
- To disconnect
- Locate the OpenVPN icon in the Task Bar, right click, and select `Disconnect`
- Locate the `stunnel` icon in the Task Bar, right click, and select `Exit`
## MacOS
- Configure `stunnel`
- Install [Homebrew](https://brew.sh/)
- Install `stunnel` via Homebrew by running this in `Terminal`:
```bash
brew install stunnel
```
- Configure and start `stunnel`
```bash
# In order to run these, you need to log in to your Mac with an administrator account.
# When prompted for password, enter the password of the current user,
# Run this in the directory that contains 'stunnel.conf'
sudo cp stunnel.conf /usr/local/etc/stunnel/stunnel.conf
# Start stunnel
sudo stunnel
```
- Configure OpenVPN
- Download and install [Tunnelblick](https://tunnelblick.net/)
- Locate your OVPN file in `Finder`, and double-click to open it.
- Locate the `Tunnelblick` icon on the top-right corner. Click on it, and select the server you want to connect to.
- To disconnect
- Locate the `Tunnelblick` icon on the top-right corner. Click on it, and select `Disconnect All`.
- To stop `stunnel`, run this in `Terminal`: `sudo killall stunnel`
## 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
```
- 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
```
- To disconnect
```bash
# Stop OpenVPN
sudo killall openvpn
# Stop stunnel
sudo killall stunnel
```
## Android
- OpenVPN is supported on Android, but OpenVPN over SSL support isn't very good.
- If you installed OpenVPN without SSL, see [Client Setup: OpenVPN](Documentation/client-ovpn.md)
## iOS
- OpenVPN is supported on iOS, but OpenVPN over SSL is not supported.
- If you installed OpenVPN without SSL, see [Client Setup: OpenVPN](Documentation/client-ovpn.md)
## Troubleshooting
- If you're unable to connect to your server with OpenVPN...
- Please check if `stunnel` is running on your device.
- On Windows, check if the `stunnel` icon is present in the Task Bar (bottom right).
- Run this to check on MacOS or Linux (both client and server)
```bash
# You should see stunnel in the output
ps -A | grep stunnel
```
- Also check if both `stunnel` and OpenVPN are running on your server.
```bash
# You should see stunnel in the output
ps -A | grep stunnel
# You should see openvpn in the output
ps -A | grep openvpn
```
- If you still can't connect, try removing and reinstalling OpenVPN on your server.
- Run the install script and select `Uninstall`
- Run the install script again and make sure you enter the correct information.

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- [Description](#description)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Configure clients](#configure-clients)
- [Windows](#windows)
- [MacOS](#macos)
- [Linux](#linux)
- [Android](#android)
- [iOS](#ios)
- [Client setup](#client-setup)
- [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting)
- [FAQ](#faq)
- [Donations](#donations)
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If you run into any issues during installation, please refer to [Troubleshooting](#troubleshooting).
### Install on CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu
- **Please note: if your server is running the following OS versions, please select `AES-256-CBC` when you're asked to select a cipher mode.**
- CentOS 6 or older
- Debian 8 (Jessie) or older
- Ubuntu 16.10 or older
- Run this in a terminal on your server, and follow the on-screen instructions:
```bash
# Download the script
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/birkhoffcheng/openvpn-install/master/openvpn-install.sh
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# Run the install script
sudo bash openvpn-install.sh
# Note: If you're running Ubuntu 16.10 or older
# 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
- Once it finishes, your OpenVPN server is up and running! You should [set up client devices](#client-setup) next.
## Client setup
### Before continuing...
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### 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
- OpenVPN is supported on Android, but OpenVPN over SSL support isn't very good.
- If you installed OpenVPN without SSL, download [OpenVPN for Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.blinkt.openvpn)
- Import your OVPN file inside the app.
#### iOS
- OpenVPN is supported on iOS, but OpenVPN over SSL is not supported.
- If you installed OpenVPN without SSL, download [OpenVPN Connect](https://itunes.apple.com/app/openvpn-connect/id590379981)
- Follow the on-screen instruction to import the OpenVPN profile.
- [OpenVPN (without SSL)](Documentation/client-ovpn.md)
- [OpenVPN over SSL](Documentation/client-ssl.md)
## Troubleshooting
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- `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).
- If you're unable to connect to your server with OpenVPN...
- Please check if `stunnel` is running on your device. (if you're using OpenVPN over SSL)
- On Windows, check if the `stunnel` icon is present in the Task Bar (bottom right).
- Run this to check on MacOS or Linux (both client and server)
```bash
# You should see stunnel in the output
ps -A | grep stunnel
```
- Also check if both `stunnel` (if applicable) and OpenVPN are running on your server.
```bash
# You should see stunnel in the output (if you're using OpenVPN over SSL)
ps -A | grep stunnel
# You should see openvpn in the output
ps -A | grep openvpn
```
- If you still can't connect, try removing and reinstalling OpenVPN on your server.
- Run the install script and select `Uninstall`
- Run the install script again and make sure you enter the correct information.
## FAQ
### Where to find a VPS