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The purpose of this article is to provide the know-how needed to configure a working OpenVPN server on a Windows PC.
 
The purpose of this article is to provide the know-how needed to configure a working OpenVPN server on a Windows PC.
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==Step 1: installing OpenVPN software==
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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>
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Simply run the downloaded file and follow the instructions of the installation guide.
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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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==Step 2: preparing EasyRSA==
 
==Step 2: preparing EasyRSA==