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Client configuration files (<code>.ovpn</code>) are stored in <code>/root/</code>: | Client configuration files (<code>.ovpn</code>) are stored in <code>/root/</code>: | ||
* <code>josh.ovpn</code> | |||
* <code>Work_MacBook_Air.ovpn</code> | |||
* <code>StrawberryNAS.ovpn</code> (Synology NAS) | |||
== Client Configuration Structure == | == Client Configuration Structure == | ||
Each client <code>.ovpn</code> file contains: | Each client <code>.ovpn</code> file contains: | ||
* Client certificate | |||
* Client private key | |||
* CA certificate | |||
* TLS-Crypt key | |||
* Connection settings (server IP, port, protocol) | |||
== Client Configuration Directory == | == Client Configuration Directory == | ||
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'''Current CCD Files''': | '''Current CCD Files''': | ||
* <code>StrawberryNAS</code> - Static IP configuration for Synology NAS (10.8.0.2) | |||
=== Example CCD File === | === Example CCD File === | ||
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== Related Documentation == | == Related Documentation == | ||
* [Server Configuration](server-configuration.md) - Server setup | |||
* [User Management](user-management.md) - Adding new clients | |||
* [Certificate Management](certificate-management.md) - Certificate details | |||
[[Category:Documentation]] | [[Category:Documentation]] | ||
[[Category:Documentation/OpenVPN]] | [[Category:Documentation/OpenVPN]] | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 1 January 2026
OpenVPN Client Configuration
This document describes how to configure OpenVPN clients.
Client Files
Client configuration files (.ovpn) are stored in /root/:
josh.ovpn
Work_MacBook_Air.ovpn
StrawberryNAS.ovpn(Synology NAS)
Client Configuration Structure
Each client .ovpn file contains:
- Client certificate
- Client private key
- CA certificate
- TLS-Crypt key
- Connection settings (server IP, port, protocol)
Client Configuration Directory
Per-client configurations can be placed in /etc/openvpn/ccd/ to assign static IP addresses or custom routes.
Current CCD Files:
StrawberryNAS- Static IP configuration for Synology NAS (10.8.0.2)
Example CCD File
Example CCD file content:
ifconfig-push 10.8.0.2 255.255.255.0
This assigns a static IP address (10.8.0.2) to the client named "StrawberryNAS". The second parameter is the netmask for the VPN subnet.
Client Connection
Connecting from Client
Install OpenVPN client on the device
Import the .ovpn file into the OpenVPN client
Connect using the client application
Synology NAS Connection
The Synology NAS connects using StrawberryNAS.ovpn and typically receives IP address 10.8.0.2.
Verifying Connection
From the server, verify client is connected:
= Check connected clients = cat /etc/openvpn/server/ipp.txt = Check VPN interface = ip addr show tun0 = Ping client = ping 10.8.0.2
Related Documentation
- [Server Configuration](server-configuration.md) - Server setup
- [User Management](user-management.md) - Adding new clients
- [Certificate Management](certificate-management.md) - Certificate details