Difference between revisions of "Template:Installing openvpn software"

Latest revision as of 12:19, 29 October 2020

Download an OpenVPN installer file from here.
Run the downloaded file.
Before starting the installation process, click 'Customize':
While in the 'Custom Installation' window, scroll down to find OpenSSL Utilities → EasyRSA 3 Certificate Management Scripts; make sure it is installed along with OpenVPN and click 'Install Now':

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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>Download an OpenVPN installer file from <b>[https://openvpn.net/index.php/open-source/downloads.html here]</b>.<br>Run the downloaded file.</li>
-Simply run the downloaded file and follow the instructions of the installation guide.
+    <li>Before starting the installation process, <b>click 'Customize'</b>:<br>[[File:Networking_device_configuration_examples_how_to_generate_tls_certificates_windows_1.png]]
-  </li>
+    </li>
-  <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:
+    <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]]
-    <ul>[[File:Openvpn windows server setup step 1 openvpn installation part 1 v2.png]]</ul>
+    </li>
-  </li>
 </ul>