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OpenVPN Access Server (Client-to-Site)

🚀 What is OpenVPN Access Server?​

OpenVPN Access Server is a solution that facilitates the quick deployment of a VPN server for remote access. It is based on the well-known open-source OpenVPN software and enables the use of a VPN server configured together with a compatible client across multiple platforms. It features an integrated web administration panel that allows you to adjust all OpenVPN configuration options. Additionally, it can be integrated with a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate, with automatic renewal.

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This solution includes a free OpenVPN Access Server license for two simultaneous connections. If you have an activation key for more connections, you can apply it in Admin UI > Configuration > Activation.

🔍 Installing OpenVPN Access Server​

Go to the Marketplace tab near the upper right corner and search for OpenVPN Access Server.

Marketplace OpenVPN AS

When accessing the installer, you need to set the following configurations:

Instador OpenVPN AS

  • Access Mode: choose between the installation modes Secure Internet Access or Secure Remote Access.

    • Secure Internet Access: encrypts traffic to the internet and sends device packets through the tunnel, resolving queries via Google's public DNS.
    • Secure Remote Access: creates interconnected private networks for application access between environment groups (if any) or between the region where the instance runs. Associates the environment host with its private IP.

  • Install Let's Encrypt SSL with Auto-Renewal: installs an SSL certificate for secure access to the OpenVPN web administration interface.

  • Environment: name for your environment's host

  • Display Name: display name of the environment on your panel

  • Region: region where OpenVPN will be installed.

Currently, the available regions are São Paulo, Fortaleza, and Brasília.

🌐 Accessing OpenVPN​

Upon completing the installation, you will receive a notification on your platform panel with the URL details and access credentials.

Credenciais/URL Painel

Additionally, you will receive the same information at your registered email.

Credenciais/URL E-mail

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Make sure the following ports are open in the environment's Firewall: 80, 443, 943, and 1194. If not, open them via the platform firewall

⚙️ Changing the VPN access mode​

If necessary, you can change the VPN mode in the OpenVPN Access Server Add-On

Modo da VPN

🧠 Questions?​

Contact technical support and send your question—we are here to help!