Setting up a VPN (Virtual Private Network) on your VPS (Virtual Private Server) is a great way to enhance privacy, secure your internet connection, and bypass geo-restrictions. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, ensuring that your data remains private and secure, even when using public networks. In this guide, we'll take you through the process of configuring a VPN on your VPS, including selecting the right VPN protocol, installing necessary software, and securing the connection. By the end, you'll have a fully functional VPN that you can use to browse the web safely and securely.
Welcome to the step to step guide how to setup a VPN on your Ubuntu VPS:
- Buy a VPS
You can buy a VPS at GameUnit on this page. - Wait for the VPS to setup.
Our panel installs Ubuntu for you! The only thing you need to do is wait a little! - Search for the IP of your VPS
Search on our VPS panel for the right VPS and copy it's IP adres. - Connect to your VPS using SSH.
Open your SSH program and connect to it. - Download OpenVPN on your server.
Enter the following command in your terminal:
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/angristan/openvpn-install/master/openvpn-install.sh - Give the install program the correct premissions
Enter the following command in the terminal:
chmod +x openvpn-install.s - Run the Install program
Once you've downloaded OpenVPN and gave it the right premissions enter the following command to enter the setup:
./openvpn-install.sh
Now follow the steps and make a Client - Download OpenVPN Client
Once you're done with installing OpenVPN on your server you need to install the client program.
You can download that at this link. - Login to SFTP of your server
Login to the SFTP of your server, and look into the root directory to a .ovpn file.
Download that file. - Open your OpenVPN client app, and click on Import file.
Upload the File you just downloaded. - Last check.
Check the data and click on "Connect"
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Succes! You have now installed OpenVPN on your server & desktop!
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