Here’s a general guide on how to install a VPN on a Virtual Private Server (VPS). This guide will use OpenVPN as an example.
1. Log Into Your VPS:
SSH into your VPS.
1. Update Your VPS:
Update the package lists for upgrades and new packages from repositories:
`sudo apt update`
And upgrade installed packages:
`sudo apt upgrade`
1. Download Script:
Download the OpenVPN installation script:
`wget https://git.io/vpn -O openvpn-install.sh`
1. Execute Script:
Give the script permission to run and execute it:
`chmod 755 openvpn-install.sh`
`sudo ./openvpn-install.sh`
You will be prompted to answer a few questions. Follow the on-screen instructions and provide the responses that fit your specific needs.
1. Generate a .ovpn File
This part of the script will generate a .ovpn file which you will transfer to your local machine and input into your OpenVPN client:
By default, this file will be placed in your home directory. Use scp to transfer the file to your local machine:
`scp /home/user-name/your-name.ovpn local-username@local-ip:address/path/to/copy`
Replace ‘user-name’ with the username you logged onto your VPS with, ‘your-name.ovpn’ with the name given to your ‘.ovpn file’, ‘local-username’ with your local machine username, ‘local-ip’ with the local IP address and ‘address/path/to/copy’ with the destination path to transfer the .ovpn file.
You can also use FTP clients like Filezilla to download the .ovpn file from your VPS to your local system.
1. Install an OpenVPN Client on Your Local Machine
You’ll need to install an OpenVPN client on your local machine in order to use the .ovpn file.
For Linux:
`sudo apt install openvpn`
For MacOS:
Download TunnelBlick from here: https://tunnelblick.net/
For Windows:
Download the OpenVPN client from here: https://openvpn.net/client-connect-vpn-for-windows/
Once you’ve installed your OpenVPN client, you can use the .ovpn file with it to connect to your VPN.
Please note that this is a simplified example. When setting up a VPN, you’ll need to make decisions about which software to use, which protocols to use for connection, and how to manage keys and certificates. It may require knowledge of networking, firewalls, and other complex IT topics.
+Always remember to handle your tasks with utmost concern towards security and privacy.
