What is OpenVPN's Access Server Business Product?

Access Server gives you full control of your OpenVPN self-hosted solution with software you install on your server. Access Server is built around the open-source OpenVPN core and simplifies the rapid deployment of your VPN. It includes a powerful, easy-to-use Admin Web UI that makes it easy for you to manage and configure everything — with or without Linux knowledge. Admins can configure certificates, users, groups, and access control. Additionally, OpenVPN, Inc. provides professional support for Access Server.

Access Server is free to install and use for a maximum of two simultaneous VPN connections, so you can trial the full feature set without having to pay up front. When you’re ready to connect more users, you can purchase a subscription from our website and activate it on your server. You can also purchase a licensed tiered instance on Amazon AWS, which is billed directly through Amazon. We provide clear details about costs on the pricing overview page.

While Access Server must be installed on a Linux operating system, your users can connect with the OpenVPN Connect app, which has clients for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and almost any Linux system. You can connect your team with pre-configured clients directly from your Client Web UI.

With Access Server there’s a very clear separation of purpose: Access Server runs as a server accepting incoming VPN connections; OpenVPN Connect — or a compatible OpenVPN open-source client — can start a connection to Access Server. For detailed information about system requirements, refer to System Requirements.

We make getting started with Access Server as easy as possible. Create an account, then download the software for the platform of your choice from the Access Server portal.