How to Set Up an OpenVPN Server
A [VPN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network) (Virtual Private Network) lets you traverse untrusted networks, like a hotel or coffee shop WiFi, as if it were a private network. [OpenVPN](https://openvpn.net/) is a full featured, open-source VPN solution that accommodates a wide range of configurations. In this tutorial, we’ll set up OpenVPN on your server, and configure it to be accessible from a client machine. Choose your operating system to get started.
CentOS
How To Set Up and Configure an OpenVPN Server on CentOS 8
How To Set Up and Configure an OpenVPN Server on CentOS 7
How to Setup and Configure an OpenVPN Server on CentOS 6
Debian
How To Set Up an OpenVPN Server on Debian 11
How To Set Up an OpenVPN Server on Debian 10
How To Set Up an OpenVPN Server on Debian 9
How To Set Up an OpenVPN Server on Debian 8
Ubuntu
How To Set Up and Configure an OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 22.04
How To Set Up and Configure an OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 20.04
How To Set Up an OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 18.04
How To Set Up an OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 16.04
How To Set Up an OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 14.04
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