OpenVPN is a popular open-source VPN software that provides secure remote access and site-to-site connectivity. With OpenVPN, you can connect to your VPS from anywhere in the world as if you were on a local network. It is compatible with most operating systems and can be easily configured.
To install OpenVPN on a Linux VPS using apt, follow these steps:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install openvpnAfter installation, you can configure OpenVPN by creating configuration files and certificates. You can use the easy-rsa package to generate the required certificates and keys.
Once your server is configured, you can start the OpenVPN service using the command:
sudo systemctl start openvpnTo connect to the VPN from a client device, you will need the OpenVPN client software and the configuration files. You can generate client configuration files using the easy-rsa package and transfer them to the client device.