Setup OpenVPN Access Server on DigitalOcean

OpenVPN Access Server is a powerful VPN solution that allows you to create secure connections between your devices and the internet. In this tutorial, we will show you how to set up an OpenVPN Access Server on DigitalOcean.

Create a Droplet on DigitalOcean

• Login to your DigitalOcean account.
• Go to the Marketplace and search for “OpenVPN Access Server”.
• Click on the OpenVPN Access Server image and select the plan that suits your needs.
• Choose a data center region and click on “Create Droplet”.
• Add your SSH key or create a new one
• Wait for the Droplet to be created.

Configure the OpenVPN Access Server

• SSH into your Droplet using the following command:

ssh root@your-server-ip

• There will be some questions to configure the OpenVPN Access Server. You can use the default settings or customize them according to your needs.

• After initializing the OpenVPN Access Server, you will be provided with a URL to access the Admin Panel.

Access the OpenVPN Admin Panel and Export the Configuration File

• In the browser navigate to the following URL:

https://your-server-ip:943/admin

• Login with the default username and password:

  • Username: openvpn
  • Password: password

• Click on “User-Locked Profile”

• Export the .ovpn file to your local machine

• Import the .ovpn file into your OpenVPN client

Check connection status

Ensure that your connection is working by checking your server’s IP address here:

https://whatismyipaddress.com/