For this we'll be using the EasyRSA 3 application that was installed along with OpenVPN.ĮasyRSA commands have to be executed via the Windows Command Prompt.
The purpose of this article is to provide the know-how needed to configure a working OpenVPN server on a Windows PC. The computer in question must have a Public IP address.A PC or Laptop running on Windows 7 or a later version.The instructions apply to Windows 7 and newer systems.Ĭonfiguration overview and prerequisites īefore we begin, let's overview the configuration that we are attempting to achieve and the prerequisites that make it possible. The information provided here is geared towards users of almost any knowledge level.
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This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to create and run an OpenVPN server on a PC that runs on Windows OS.
OpenVPN is an open-source software application that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques for creating secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities.