Glossary of Key Terms in Access Server Documentation⁠

We use the following terms in the Access Server knowledge base:

Access Server

The VPN server software, hosted on a Linux operating system.

user

An individual attempting remote access to private network resources via the public internet.

client

A device running OpenVPN client software used to connect to Access Server.

user credentials

A username and password used to authenticate a user.

OpenVPN Connect

The VPN client app to connect to Access Server.

connection profile

A file with the information for a VPN client to securely connect to Access Server.

Admin Web UI

Access Server's web server used by the administrator to configure the VPN server.

Client Web UI

Access Server's web server used by clients to download OpenVPN Connect and configuration profiles.

Access Server portal

The portal on the OpenVPN website where you manage your subscriptions, billing, support, and can find Access Server installation instructions.

See Also Access Server Hub.

Access Server Hub

The portal on the OpenVPN website where you manage your subscriptions, billing, support, and can find Access Server installation instructions.