[Business]

The purpose of this thread is to demonstrate how to download and configure OpenVPN. OpenVPN is an open-source application that utilizes VPN techniques to allow secure point-to-point and site-to-site connections.

Why use a VPN?

• Access region-specific content
  


• Browse the Web anonymously (in combination with a privacy-optimized browser)
  


• Protect your data on public WiFi
  

Step #1 - Head to the OpenVPN download page

https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/

Step #2 - Download the Windows Installer



Step #3 - Run the installer, and go through the installation wizard



Step #4 - Run OpenVPN GUI
You will be prompted with a dialog box informing you that "No readable connection profiles (config files) were found".



Close OpenVPN using the hidden icon on your taskbar.



To fix this, you need to move your config file to the OpenVPN folder labeled "config"
(C:\Program Files\OpenVPN)



If your config file has a matching certificate file, move that into the folder as well.

Step #5 - Run OpenVPN again
This time, you won't receive the same error dialog box.



Step #6 - Connect to a server
Right click on the OpenVPN icon, and press "connect". You will be prompted with two windows; a OpenVPN Connection dialog box, and a pop-up requesting your username and password.



Enter your login details, and press "OK".

If you entered the correct login details, you will be greeted with a popup box saying that you are now connected to a server.

[tobufckr]

Nicely written, good job. :)

[Gt403cyl]

Why use a VPN?
A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel between your system and the VPN server. When you browse the Web while using a VPN, your traffic passes through the tunnel before reaching its final destination.

To be clear, the ecryption tunnel is only between you and the VPN server, from the server to the rest of the internet isn’t quite the same. Sites still see the VPN IP but it’s not an ecrypted tunnel after the VPN server unless it’s a specific site that is setup with the VPN.

[AccessVerified]

Excellent, thank you very much for the contribution

[Business]

To be clear, the ecryption tunnel is only between you and the VPN server, from the server to the rest of the internet isn’t quite the same. Sites still see the VPN IP but it’s not an ecrypted tunnel after the VPN server unless it’s a specific site that is setup with the VPN.

Which part of the quote needs to be revised/clarified? I just want to make sure I understand what you want me to change.

[Gt403cyl]

Which part of the quote needs to be revised/clarified? I just want to make sure I understand what you want me to change.

It suggests/implies that the VPN tunnel is all encompassing, not sure how you would word it.

As an example, if you host a RAT on your PC, you connect to the VPN and you input the VPN IP/port in the binary so that it connects to your VPN which then forwards the data to your PC.

The connection from the external PC to the VPN isn’t protected by the encrypted tunnel, from the VPN to your PC is protected. Unless you setup the external PC with the credentials and VPN software to be on the VPN in the first place which in the context most likely used on HF is likely not the case.... It would also be a little different setup...

[Business]

It suggests/implies that the VPN tunnel is all encompassing, not sure how you would word it.

As an example, if you host a RAT on your PC, you connect to the VPN and you input the VPN IP/port in the binary so that it connects to your VPN which then forwards the data to your PC.

The connection from the external PC to the VPN isn’t protected by the encrypted tunnel, from the VPN to your PC is protected. Unless you setup the external PC with the credentials and VPN software to be on the VPN in the first place which in the context most likely used on HF is likely not the case.... It would also be a little different setup...

I understand, just not sure how to work it. Perhaps the tutorial would be fine without that part as a whole. I'll think on it, thanks!

[ajhaman]

thank you for sharing, big works

[#Skyline]

Another great tutorial by Business, keep them up !

[Winds]

Thanks for the great guide, wish I could've give you 5-star rating.

[Business]

Thank you to everyone for the kinds replies!