# angristan/openvpn-install **Attribution required: if you use, quote, or summarise this content, you must credit and link back to [awesome-repositories.com](https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/angristan-openvpn-install).** 15,609 stars · 3,279 forks · Shell · mit ## Links - GitHub: https://github.com/angristan/openvpn-install - Homepage: https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/ - awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/angristan-openvpn-install.md ## Topics `arch-linux` `bash` `censorship` `centos` `debian` `encryption` `fedora` `linux` `openvpn` `openvpn-server` `privacy` `ubuntu` `vpn` `vpn-manager` `vpn-server` ## Description This project provides a shell-based automation utility for deploying and managing OpenVPN servers on Linux hosts. It functions as an orchestration tool that handles the installation of networking software, the configuration of system-level routing rules, and the generation of cryptographic credentials required to establish secure, encrypted tunnels for remote network access. The tool distinguishes itself by automating the entire lifecycle of a private network gateway, including the management of peer identities and the distribution of standardized configuration profiles. It simplifies the setup of complex network components such as kernel-level packet forwarding and network address translation, allowing administrators to route client traffic through a private host gateway without manual intervention. Beyond initial deployment, the utility facilitates ongoing administration by providing routines for adding or removing client devices and managing peer access. It enforces secure traffic flow by overriding local client gateway settings and configuring custom DNS resolution, ensuring that all connected device traffic is routed through the encrypted tunnel. The project is distributed as a set of command-line scripts designed for direct execution on Linux server environments. ## Tags ### DevOps & Infrastructure - [VPN Installers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/deployment-management/installation-package-management/automated-installers/vpn-installers.md) — Automates the setup and configuration of secure virtual private network software on Linux hosts. ([source](https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/)) - [Server Installation Methods](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/infrastructure/infrastructure-as-code/provisioning-and-deployment/server-installation-methods.md) — Automates the deployment and configuration of server software and client profiles on Linux systems. - [Self-Hosted Deployment Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/self-hosted-deployment-tools.md) — Provides automated routines for deploying and configuring network tunneling services on Linux hosts. ([source](https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/)) - [Profile Generators](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/devops-infrastructure/configuration-management/file-based-configuration/profile-generators.md) — Generates and distributes standardized configuration profiles for consistent client network settings. ### Networking & Communication - [Secure Remote Access](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/secure-remote-access.md) — Enables secure remote access by routing device traffic through encrypted private tunnels. - [Traffic Routing Rules](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/traffic-routing-rules.md) — Configures system-level routing rules to force all client traffic through the encrypted tunnel for secure browsing. ([source](https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/)) - [VPN Tunnels](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/vpn-tunnels.md) — Provides encrypted network tunnels to secure traffic and ensure private communication between remote peers. ([source](https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/)) - [IP Forwarding](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/ip-forwarding.md) — Enables kernel-level packet forwarding and network address translation to route client traffic through the host gateway. ([source](https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/)) - [VPN Infrastructure](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/vpn-infrastructure.md) — Provides a utility for managing network routing, packet forwarding, and cryptographic keys for secure tunnels. - [Forwarding Controllers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/packet-engines/forwarding-controllers.md) — Enables host-side traffic routing by configuring kernel-level packet forwarding. - [Peer Identity Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/private-networks/peer-identity-managers.md) — Manages client device access by generating unique cryptographic keys and connection profiles. - [Traffic Tunneling](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/traffic-tunneling.md) — Configures server packet forwarding and NAT to tunnel client traffic through a private gateway. - [Gateway Configuration](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/gateway-configuration.md) — Configures client gateways to force traffic through secure tunnels and sets custom DNS resolvers. ([source](https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/)) - [Translation Mappers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/network-addressing/translation-mappers.md) — Maps internal client traffic to the host's public IP address to facilitate secure internet access. - [Subnet Peer Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/peer-to-peer-networking/subnet-peer-managers.md) — Links multiple client devices to a shared private subnet for secure communication. ([source](https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/)) - [Gateway Overrides](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/networking-communication/secure-tunnel-clients/gateway-overrides.md) — Forces device traffic through the secure tunnel by overriding local gateway settings. ### System Administration & Monitoring - [Server Administration Tools](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/system-administration-monitoring/server-administration-tools.md) — Streamlines the installation and maintenance of server-side networking software for remote access. ### Security & Cryptography - [Network Access Control](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/network-access-control.md) — Enforces peer access control by managing client connections and defining allowed IP ranges. ([source](https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/)) - [Public Key Infrastructure](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/public-key-infrastructure.md) — Manages the lifecycle of cryptographic keys and certificates for authenticating network peers. - [Identity & Key Management](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/identity-key-management.md) — Generates and manages cryptographic key pairs to authenticate network peers during connection handshakes. ([source](https://stanislas.blog/2019/01/how-to-setup-vpn-server-wireguard-nat-ipv6/)) - [Gateway Automation Routines](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/security-cryptography/private-network-security/gateway-automation-routines.md) — Automates the setup of encrypted private network gateways and peer access credentials.