Preface for the Client Web UI User Manual
This OpenVPN Access Server Client Web UI User Guide explains how to use and manage Access Server's Client Web UI, a web interface for downloading clients and profiles.
Note
Use this guide for Access Server 2.14 and newer.
In this guide, we use the following terms:
Glossary
- Access Server
The VPN server, our official VPN software for businesses.
- Administrator (admin)
The administrator managing Access Server's configuration settings and users.
- Admin Web UI
The web interface for Access Server administrators, hosted by Access Server.
- Client
A VPN client, used to create the secure connection to the VPN server. We recommend using OpenVPN Connect, but any VPN client that supports the OpenVPN protocol may work.
- Client Web UI
The web interface for VPN clients, hosted by Access Server.
- Connection profiles
The .ovpn text files that contain the directives, parameters, and certificates required to establish the client-server VPN connection.
- Hostname
The custom domain name an administrator may set up for accessing Access Server's Admin and Client Web UIs.
- OpenVPN Connect
OpenVPN's official VPN client app, used to initiate the secure connection from a client device to the VPN server.
- User
An end user, such as a remote employee attempting to connect their device to your VPN.
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