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    <li>Download an OpenVPN installer file from <b>[https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html here]</b>.<br>Run the downloaded file.</li>
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  <li>The first thing that we'll need to do is install the necessary OpenVPN software. You can download the OpenVPN installer file from '''[https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html here]'''. <br>
    <li>Before starting the installation process, <b>click 'Customize'</b>:<br>[[File:Networking_device_configuration_examples_how_to_generate_tls_certificates_windows_1.png]]
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Simply run the downloaded file and follow the instructions of the installation guide.
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    <li>While in the 'Custom Installation' window, scroll down to <b>find OpenSSL Utilities → EasyRSA 3 Certificate Management Scripts</b>; make sure it is installed along with OpenVPN and <b>click 'Install Now'</b>:<br>[[File:Networking_device_configuration_examples_how_to_generate_tls_certificates_windows_2.png]]
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  <li>'''Important note''': at one point before the installation begins, you will be prompted to select which components should be included in the installation. Make sure to select '''EasyRSA''' as it will be needed later on to generate keys and certificates. You can leave the rest as defaults:
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    <ul>[[File:Openvpn windows server setup step 1 openvpn installation part 1 v2.png]]</ul>
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Revision as of 12:48, 17 September 2018

Step 1: installing OpenVPN software

  • The first thing that we'll need to do is install the necessary OpenVPN software. You can download the OpenVPN installer file from here.
    Simply run the downloaded file and follow the instructions of the installation guide.
  • Important note: at one point before the installation begins, you will be prompted to select which components should be included in the installation. Make sure to select EasyRSA as it will be needed later on to generate keys and certificates. You can leave the rest as defaults:
      Openvpn windows server setup step 1 openvpn installation part 1 v2.png