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.
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