OpenVPN
Open SourceGPL-2.0Proven open-source VPN solution with broad platform support
Description
OpenVPN is the most widely used open-source VPN solution and has been an industry standard for secure network connections for over two decades. It supports SSL/TLS-based encryption, flexible authentication methods, and runs on virtually every operating system. OpenVPN is suitable for both site-to-site VPNs and remote access scenarios.
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Platforms
LinuxWindowsmacOSAndroidiOSDocker
Replaces the following proprietary tools
NordVPN→OpenVPN
ExpressVPN→OpenVPN
Self-Hosting
OpenVPN can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions.
Documentation →Categories
Tags
#ssl#tls#verschlüsselung#site-to-site#remote-access#c
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