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Simply run the downloaded file and follow the instructions of the installation guide.
Simply run the downloaded file and follow the instructions of the installation guide.
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'''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:
'''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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<li>Change the current directory to the EasyRSA folder. To do so, execute this command:
<li>Change the current directory to the EasyRSA folder. To do so, execute this command:
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<li>Initialize the OpenVPN configuration with the following command:
<li>Initialize the OpenVPN configuration with the following command:
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<li>Open the '''''vars.bat''''' file with the Notepad text editor:
<li>Open the '''''vars.bat''''' file with the Notepad text editor:
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<li>This is the template file for generating certificates, i.e., the information stored here will be offered as default values during certificate generation. Locate and edit the following lines in accordance with your needs:
<li>This is the template file for generating certificates, i.e., the information stored here will be offered as default values during certificate generation. Locate and edit the following lines in accordance with your needs:
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<li>You can also set the size for the Diffie Hellman parameters:
<li>You can also set the size for the Diffie Hellman parameters:
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<li>Once you're done, save the file and close the editor</li>
<li>Once you're done, save the file and close the editor</li>
<li>Run the following commands:
<li>Run the following commands:
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<li>Now we can start generating the certificates. Begin with the '''certificate authority''' ('''CA''') file:
<li>Now we can start generating the certificates. Begin with the '''certificate authority''' ('''CA''') file:
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'''NOTE''': you can press the "Enter" key when prompted to enter the values set in the ''vars.bat'' file earlier. Doing this will set the values to the default specified in ''vars.bat''. However, you should type in a meaningful '''Common Name'''.
'''NOTE''': you can press the "Enter" key when prompted to enter the values set in the ''vars.bat'' file earlier. Doing this will set the values to the default specified in ''vars.bat''. However, you should type in a meaningful '''Common Name'''.
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<li>Next, build the '''server''' certificate and key:
<li>Next, build the '''server''' certificate and key:
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<li>Next, build certificates and keys for the '''clients''':
<li>Next, build certificates and keys for the '''clients''':
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'''TIP''': use the same Common Name as the certificate name (Client1 in this example). This will help you differentiate different clients easier. Pick meaningful names like "toms_PC", "company_maintenance", etc. Repeat this step as many times as you need, depending on the client quantity.
'''TIP''': use the same Common Name as the certificate name (Client1 in this example). This will help you differentiate different clients easier. Pick meaningful names like "toms_PC", "company_maintenance", etc. Repeat this step as many times as you need, depending on the client quantity.
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<li>Lastly, generate '''Diffie Hellman parameters''':
<li>Lastly, generate '''Diffie Hellman parameters''':
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