Openvpn Static Ip
Hello… I want to build a web server and want to use openvpn as my IP similar to a portmap is this possible?
Please advise which server I should start this project on if at all possible. in advance, thank you
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eruzanski
Linode Staff
To configure OpenVPN and your web server to work together, you will need to do the following:
Install and Configure OpenVPN
A great place to start is the Linode OpenVPN One-Click Marketplace App. This will quickly and easily deploy a new OpenVPN Linode with basic configurations. Otherwise, you can deploy a blank Linode and install OpenVPN using the OpenVPN documentation.
Configure VPN Clients
Set up your client machines to connect to the VPN server. Depending on your deployment goals, this could be other devices, other employees, or test machines. You will need to provide them with the necessary certificates and configuration files to connect to the VPN. Once again, the OpenVPN documentation may help out greatly here.
Install and Configure Web Server
If you used the OpenVPN one-click app to deploy your Linode, you'll need to install and configure your web server software manually. The installation procedure will vary depending on which web server software you choose. To help with this, you can refer to the Web Server Guides provided in the Linode documentation.
Alternatively, you can take the reverse approach by deploying a web server software One-Click Marketplace App and then installing OpenVPN manually. Choose whichever approach you are most comfortable with.
Test the Configuration
Connect to the VPN from a client device and verify that it can access your web server without error. Once your clients are connected to the VPN, they should be able to access your web server as if they were on the same network. Depending on your web server software, you may need to modify its configuration to allow connections from the VPN network.
Ultimately, the specific steps required to configure OpenVPN and your web server will depend on the type of web server software and operating system you're running. You may also need to modify your firewall rules to ensure that VPN traffic can reach your web server. As a best practice, don't forget to secure any servers you deploy.