Questions tagged [openvpn]
OpenVPN is a free and open source software SSL VPN solution. It allows secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections with routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities.
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OpenVPN: Only route a specific IP addresses through VPN?
On a remote private network there are two servers -- a file server and a database server (these are both Win machines, in case it matters).
The file server has its own fairly robust authentication ...
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How to detect if a network is blocking outgoing ports?
How do I confirm if my network is blocking outgoing ports?
I'm having issues accessing services on servers running on ports other than port 80 and 443. For example, I cannot ssh into any of my ...
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Setting DNS servers using OpenVPN client config file
How can I set DNS servers on the client using only the client configuration. My client is a windows machine and I want to change the DNS servers when the client connects and revert back to the ...
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How to autostart and autoconnect OpenVPN in Windows 10?
Windows 10 startup seems to be strange, or at least new. Many programs don't autostart the way they did in previous versions, and a lot of people are asking how to get things to autostart. I know, ...
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Changing network type from Unidentified network to Private network on an OpenVPN connection
Is it possible to change the connection type in Windows 7? I have a OpenVPN connection which is identified as "unidentified network" and I do not want to apply certain rules to all unidentified ...
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OpenSSL: error:0A00018E:SSL routines::ca md too weak
Linux Mint 21
Success install openvpn.
OpenVPN 2.5.5 x86_64-pc-linux-gnu [SSL (OpenSSL)] [LZO] [LZ4] [EPOLL] [PKCS11] [MH/PKTINFO] [AEAD] built on Mar 22 2022
openssl version -a
OpenSSL 1.1.1q 5 Jul ...
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OpenVPN client as SOCKS 5 server? [closed]
Are there any Windows applications that can connect to a remote OpenVPN server then act like a SOCKS 5 server in the local environment?
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a local server
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Recover OpenVPN Saved Password
I am changing a users laptop and they have saved their username and passowrd in the OpenVPN GUI. Naturally they don't know their password because they entered them a while back and click "save ...
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How to tell which services run at startup on Raspberry Pi? (raspbian)
I have some services that run on boot but I've actually forgotten how I set them up! If I want to change their activity how might I do that? For instance, maybe I want to disable a service from ...
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Where can I download the OpenVPN client?
I would like to download this version of the OpenVPN client for my Windows 8.1 (x64) computer:
However, I can't find the official link.
On OpenVPN download page, only the OpenVPN GUI is provided.
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Is it possible to connect to OpenVPN on Windows, without a 3rd-party client?
The title says it all. Is it possible to connect to OpenVPN from Windows 7, without using a 3rd party VPN client? Can I use the native Windows VPN functionality alone?
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Prevent outgoing traffic unless OpenVPN connection is active using pf.conf on Mac OS X
I've been able to deny all connections to external networks unless my OpenVPN connection is active using pf.conf. However, I lose Wi-Fi connectivity if the connection is broken by closing and opening ...
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Using OpenVPN from Mac OSX Terminal, cannot load Tun/Tap
I am looking to use OpenVPN straight from the terminal instead of using a gui such as tunnelblick - but am encountering a couple of problems. I have tested my config file and it works fine so it is ...
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Use VPN only for certain domains/hostnames
I'm using OpenVPN on Windows with a TAP adapter.
I know you can specify a route to a specific ip address to go to your local internet connection. However it can't do the same for a hostname/domain.
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List which VPN clients are connected
Situation: I have a private VPN server at home which is open to the internet so that a certain group of people can connect to it (only keypair authentication is allowed).
How can I see which clients ...
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How to set up simple VPN for secure Internet connections over unencrypted Wi-Fi?
I recently moved into an apartment where the complex provides free unencrypted Wi-Fi. The speed is good for my purposes, but I'm not 100% comfortable with all my traffic being sent in the clear, given ...
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Is it possible to have 2 different VPN connections simultaneously on the same machine? maybe on different network interfaces?
I am setting up a new cluster in my new workplace, and I am still administering another cluster in my last work place. Basically I am "copying" the configuration of the first one to setup the new one.
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Arguments to connect using Open Vpn windows client
Is it possible to start a windows openvpn client to make it connect using a predefined config (.ovpn) by supplying program arguments using command prompt. Or specifying the arguments in the shortcut ...
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How to keep alive the VPN connection?
I'm using NetworkManager and OpenVPN on linux.
The problem is I get random disconnections, especially when idle.
So I was thinking maybe there was an option to keep it alive. I have seen examples ...
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Problem playing games using OpenVPN that use broadcast packets. Other games work, hosts can ping each other
I'm running an OpenVPN server in bridged mode and clients can successfully connect, see shared folder and play LAN games that let you enter the LAN IP address. However I'm unable to play games like ...
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OpenVPN - Options error: Unrecognized option or missing or extra parameter(s) (2.4.5)
I'm having a slight issue with configuration of my OpenVPN server. Before changing the configuration (hardening) I was unable to connect to the server using Apple devices, however was fine using ...
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4in6 tunneling (via OpenVPN?)
I have a local network with internet access. But unfortunately IPv4 internet connection speed is limited to 1mbps, which is realy sad. Fortunately I have a native IPv6, and there is no connection ...
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How is Netflix able to detect a private VPN?
I registered a virtual private server with a dedicated public IP and set up my own private VPN on it. Out of curiosity, I tried to access Netflix over it and I got the famous "You seem to be using an ...
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OpenVPNServiceInteractive is not started. Tasks requiring administrative access may not work
On bootup, I get an OpenVPN dialog that says:
"OpenVPNServiceInteractive" is not started. Tasks requiring administrative access may not work.
If I disregard the message and try to connect to my ...
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Is my connection really encrypted through VPN?
I am checking that my VPN is really encrypting connection, using wireshark.
When I capture from the WiFi interface the data is encrypted by openvpn protocol, but when I capture Local Area Connection (...
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openvpn client connects to server but name resolution does not work
Here is my (x)ubuntu version:
root@ubuntu:~# lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Ubuntu
Description: Ubuntu 14.04.1 LTS
Release: 14.04
Codename: trusty
network-...
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OpenVPN connection through SSH tunnel
I'm currently visiting China, so I have some options for VPNs set up. However, my VPN servers have a habit of suddenly disappearing from the network after I've used them for a while.
I thought it ...
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OpenVPN GUI window is empty. Why can't I connect to my VPN?
I'm desperately trying to troubleshoot an issue with our OpenVPN, but whatever I'm trying, the OpenVPN GUI window just comes up blank.
I've already increased the verb directive in the config file to ...
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OpenVPN vs. SOCKS proxy
I've been trying to set up a secure connection over which I can browse the internet, and it seems like there are two options, and SSH SOCKS proxy or OpenVPN (at least, those two are what I have found, ...
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What is the difference between shadowsocks and openvpn?
I currently configured openVPN and shadowsocks(based on socks5) on a server. I am confused what is the difference between two and when should I use one over other.
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