Ubuntu OpenVPN Remote Access Setup
Budget: ₹600 – ₹1,500 INR
I want my Ubuntu server configured as an OpenVPN host that lets me and a small team (fewer than ten users) connect securely from anywhere. The goal is straightforward: reliable, encrypted remote access without having to worry about manual key generation, firewall tweaks, or routing issues each time we add a new device.
Here’s what I expect at the end of the job:
• OpenVPN installed and running on my existing Ubuntu server (latest LTS).
• User-friendly client configuration files or .ovpn bundles for up to ten devices, plus a quick guide so I can generate more later if needed.
• Firewall and IP forwarding rules adjusted so traffic is tunneled safely while the rest of the server’s services keep working as they do now.
• Basic security best practices applied (strong ciphers, certificate authentication, and TLS key) – I have no strict preference, so please use the current OpenVPN defaults or a widely accepted hardened setup.
• A brief, step-by-step hand-off note covering start/stop commands, log locations, and how to revoke a client certificate.
If you prefer automation, feel free to leverage easy-rsa, scripts, or Ansible; whatever gets the job done cleanly on Ubuntu is fine with me.
Here’s what I expect at the end of the job:
• OpenVPN installed and running on my existing Ubuntu server (latest LTS).
• User-friendly client configuration files or .ovpn bundles for up to ten devices, plus a quick guide so I can generate more later if needed.
• Firewall and IP forwarding rules adjusted so traffic is tunneled safely while the rest of the server’s services keep working as they do now.
• Basic security best practices applied (strong ciphers, certificate authentication, and TLS key) – I have no strict preference, so please use the current OpenVPN defaults or a widely accepted hardened setup.
• A brief, step-by-step hand-off note covering start/stop commands, log locations, and how to revoke a client certificate.
If you prefer automation, feel free to leverage easy-rsa, scripts, or Ansible; whatever gets the job done cleanly on Ubuntu is fine with me.
Related categories:
System Admin
Linux
Ubuntu
Network Administration
OpenVPN
Network Security
Ansible
VPN