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openvpn-install/Documentation/client-ovpn.md
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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...
- 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.