This guide will not explain how to configure this, each router/ISP has its own way of achieving this.
To make the OpenVPN port available on the Internet you will have to configure a port forward rule on your router.īasically you will have to forward the traffic that reaches your public IP (on port 1194) to the private IP of the Raspberry, also for the port 1194. This address is not exposed on the internet. The Raspberry have a private IP address inside your home network.
Port forward configured for the OpenVPN server Check the other tutorial on this site about how you can configure DuckDNS on a Raspberry. If you want a free solution you can use Duck DNS. But because my public address changes frequently I rely on duckDns service to keep this DNS record constantly updated with my public address. For example the domain “” will resolve to my public IP address. If your ISP doesn’t provide you a static IP address you will need a DDNS.Ī DDNS is just a method of automatically updating a name server. With my home connection 200/100 Mbps I could only get 10 Mbps while connected to the VPN. In this tutorial I used a Raspberry Pi 1B, it should be enough to run OpenVPN for a single user. Make OpenVpn accessible from outside the home network, i.e., from Internet.Ĭonnect to VPN using the OpenVPN client from a IOS device and from Windows 10. The objective for this setup is to protect your internet traffic from non trusted networks, like the WiFi that Hotels provide to their customers. If you are worried that your ISP is spying you, then this guide is not for you.
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If you want to achieve this you’ll need to install the OpenVPN server outside your home network, or buy a VPN service. This is not a method to hide your data from your ISP. You can check this guide to see how to install PiHole on the raspberry Pi. By using PiHole as your DNS sever you can save bandwidth, by eliminating advertisements, block unwanted malware and tracking scripts. For example, you can watch your movies stored in a local NAS, control smart lights, check the security cameras etc… All of these without exposing these services ports over the Internet!Īnd we will also use a local PiHole as the DNS server. While using the VPN your traffic is encrypted and sent directly to your home network, then it will be routed to the destination by your ISP.Īnother advantage is that you can securely access your home network while you are away. Using the VPN will protect your internet traffic when you are connected to public or non trusted WiFi networks. In this tutorial you will learn how to install the OpenVPN server on your home network using only a Raspberry Pi.Īfter completing this guide you will have a fully functional VPN Server in your home.