How to Install OpenVPN AS

To install OpenVPN AS software in CentOS / Debian operating systems, perform the steps below

Update your VPS

Before any new software installation, ensure that your server’s operating system has latest software packages by issuing the following command via SSH:

For CentOS:

yum update -y

For Debian:

apt-get update

Setup OpenVPN software

The process is very simple and straightforward:

CentOS 6:

wget http://swupdate.openvpn.org/as/openvpn-as-2.0.10-CentOS6.x86_64.rpm

CentOS 7:

wget http://swupdate.openvpn.org/as/openvpn-as-2.0.10-CentOS7.x86_64.rpm

Debian 6:

wget http://swupdate.openvpn.org/as/openvpn-as-2.0.10-Debian6.amd_64.deb

Debian 7:

wget http://swupdate.openvpn.org/as/openvpn-as-2.0.10-Debian7.amd_64.deb

Install OpenVPN:

For CentOS:

rpm -ivh openvpn-[details].rpm

For Debian:

dpkg -i DEB_PACKAGE

Make sure you create a new password for the user openvpn ….and your VPN is ready for use!

Your next step should be the connection to your VPN through your local OS system…just go to < your.server.ip >:943 ( https://127.0.0.1:943 ) and hit connect using your browser.