Easiest way to create VPN from a VPS

JoeBiss

Hello,

What is the easiest way to create a VPN from a VPS? I have a VPS for a year and I want to use it as a VPN. Thanks a lot for your help in advance.

Many thanks!

Multi

Use this script: https://github.com/Angristan/OpenVPN-install

Its based on a script of Nyr (dunno whats his name here) with some enhancements.

EDIT: This is the original script: https://github.com/Nyr/openvpn-install

Unixfy

If you want more than just OpenVPN, try Streisand: https://github.com/StreisandEffect/streisand

It sets up Cisco AnyConnect, OpenVPN, Shadowsocks (with obfs-proxy), stunnel, WireGuard, etc, nginx with a page with connection information, and is based on Ansible.

JoeBiss

Thanks a lot. I just need a simple VPN configuration in order to use my new IPTV service! I will try the first link!

@Multi said:
Use this script: https://github.com/Angristan/OpenVPN-install

Its based on a script of Nyr (dunno whats his name here) with some enhancements.

EDIT: This is the original script: https://github.com/Nyr/openvpn-install

dergelbe

Outline isn't technically speaking a VPN but will do the job and is easy to install and setup on your devices.

https://www.getoutline.org

Note: VPS need to run debian or Ubuntu, CentOS will not work.

zhsso

docker
https://hub.docker.com/r/hwdsl2/ipsec-vpn-server/

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painfreepc

Auto install Shadowsocks Server: https://github.com/teddysun/shadowsocks_install

Clients for Shadowsocks: https://shadowsocks.org/en/download/clients.html

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IPsec VPN Server Auto Setup Scripts: https://github.com/hwdsl2/setup-ipsec-vpn

has problems with some versions of android

Ole_Juul

I'm not sure what these scripts do, they're probably fine, but I just installed OpenVPN on the server the same as I install anything else and that's all. The configuration is only a few lines. There's very clear instructions on the OpenVPN site.

ehhthing

If you're not using the VPN for censorshp circumvention, the OpenVPN solution will work very well. (https://github.com/Angristan/OpenVPN-install)

If you want censorship evasion, try OutlineVPN (based on ShadowSocks): https://www.getoutline.org/en/home

WebProject

I think the second easiest vpn server after OpenVPN is pritunl vpn, easy to setup and fully support IPv6.

mksh

@painfreepc said:
Auto install Shadowsocks Server: https://github.com/teddysun/shadowsocks_install

Clients for Shadowsocks: https://shadowsocks.org/en/download/clients.html

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IPsec VPN Server Auto Setup Scripts: https://github.com/hwdsl2/setup-ipsec-vpn

has problems with some versions of android

Yeah an obfuscation proxy designed for places like China and Iran and IPSec are surely first choice solutions for a simple VPN...

@Ole_Juul said:
I'm not sure what these scripts do, they're probably fine, but I just installed OpenVPN on the server the same as I install anything else and that's all. The configuration is only a few lines. There's very clear instructions on the OpenVPN site.

Exactly. Basic OpenVPN setup is dead simple (at least it should be if you are running servers( and you get a chance to actually make some good choices if you invest even a tiny bit of research which is something i wouldn't trust any of those scripts for.

painfreepc

First post was in error..

Auto install Shadowsocks Server:
https://github.com/teddysun/shadowsocks_install

This is version and server i am using - Ubuntu 16.04.5 x64 @ digitalocean

Auto Install Shadowsocks(Python) Server for CentOS/Debian/Ubuntu
https://teddysun.com/342.html

Clients i am using on windows and android:
Android Client: https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-android/releases

Windows Client: https://github.com/shadowsocks/shadowsocks-windows/releases

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i was using this one, but has problems with some versions of android
IPsec VPN Server Auto Setup Scripts: https://github.com/hwdsl2/setup-ipsec-vpn

theInternet

Shadowsocks not as good as vpn isn’t it? Speaking of privacy

sezing

@theInternet said:
Shadowsocks not as good as vpn isn’t it? Speaking of privacy

OpenVPN is a VPN and Shadowsocks is a Proxy so they are different.

In terms of privacy:

VPN is designed for privacy and anonymity and VPN encrypts all traffic as long as it is enabled. Shadowsocks privacy is only at the server level; it means that your traffic is encrypted, but your device isn’t.

JerryHou

Softether: https://www.softether.org/

dergelbe

@theInternet said:
Shadowsocks not as good as vpn isn’t it? Speaking of privacy

Outline (based on Shadowsocks) uses SHA256, here is a little video how easy SHA256 can be cracked, takes a little while, but see for yourself:

nwgat

1. socks proxy, insanely easy and handy but slow

http://securitymusings.com/article/462/how-to-set-up-a-socks-proxy-using-putty-ssh

2. tinc (fast and simple, makes your clients access each other across the internet)

https://www.tinc-vpn.org/

https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-tinc-and-set-up-a-basic-vpn-on-ubuntu-14-04

https://nwgat.ninja/quick-easy-tinc-vpn-between-windows-systems/ (my guide, windows version)

https://nwgat.ninja/simplified-tinc-1-1-on-windows-10/ (my guide, another method)

https://nwgat.ninja/quick-easy-tinc-1-1-2/ (my guide, ubuntu version)

3. wireguard (wicked fast, simple and modern, lets you tunnel to the internet, i think it also does clients, am still discovering it)

https://www.wireguard.com/quickstart/ (linux)

https://tunsafe.com/quick-start (windows client)

https://tunsafe.com/vpn (test VPN service)

https://nwgat.ninja/quick-easy-wireguard/ (my guide, a bit of work in progress am still learning the settings)

there are two kinds of VPN, one that tunnels to the internet and the other a virtual lan so you can connect to your local server to a remote client and transfer files like you were inside your house

to mods/admins , hopefully, you won't ban me?

Master_Bo

Add OpenSSH to the list. In most cases dynamic Socks proxy is just enough (use "DynamicForward", "-D" option.

BoldBaatar

Check this document and follow the setps, it is easy to setup a VPN on a VPS: https://github.com/hwdsl2/setup-ipsec-vpn/blob/master/README.md

manlivo

I use this script: https://github.com/Nyr/openvpn-install
Too easy to setup openvpn.

belemenon

If you need just a simple vpn. Use PPTP on ubuntu vps

shallownorthdakota

PPTP? Why even bother using a VPN.

painfreepc

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YKM

Zerotier ?

saibal

@painfreepc said: deleted

Why?

holhost

You can buy a Windows vps and browse directly.

Osatien

Any vpn that can bypass a proxy? I mean that can be started from the explorer/chrome without configuring it on client. Access Webpage install something and start ... That exists free for Linux?