Resources for New Users

Here at OpenVPN, ease of use and implementation is our priority — and to make using Access Server as simple as possible, we’re here to help you with any questions you might have. Take a look at some of the resources available to get you started, or reach out to us for additional assistance. Your license purchase covers all support, upgrades, and updates.

Getting Started

1. Download or set up your Access Server in you preferred environment. See all the options under installation (below).
2. Launch your Admin Web UI that comes with Access Server to manage your VPN setup. More advanced options are available using the command line interface tool.
3. Activate your license key via the Admin UI.
4. Configure authentication method — local sqlite3 db, PAM, LDAP, and RADIUS.
5. Configure your users.
6. Connect users on Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS, and Linux platforms.
7. Set up additional configurations for advanced database configurations if desired.
8. If you have any questions or need help with any steps, [submit a support ticket.]

• Installation
• Installation options

• Linux OS

• AWS EC2 Tiered license Appliance

• AWS EC2 BYOL Appliance

• Microsoft Azure

• Google Cloud

• VMWare ESXi

• DigitalOcean VPN

• Microsoft Hyper-V

• Using Access Server
• Overview

• Command Line Interface Tools (advanced user)

• Connecting Users
• Connect a Client Device

• Connecting with Windows

• Connecting with MacOS

• Connecting with Android

• Connecting with iOS

• Connecting with Linux

• Activate a License Key
• License Key

• Configure Database
• Configuring Database and Backups

• Repairing SQLite Files

• Setting Up High-Availability Failover

• Setting Up an Access Server Cluster

• Additional Security
• Recommendations to improve security after installation

• Get Help
• Contact Support

Access Server is flexible, built to scale, and packed with features. Here are a few of the most popular advanced features that come included with your Access Server license:

• Advanced Features
• Additional Security Options

• Multi-Factor Authentication

• Manage Users and Groups

• Web SSL Certificate Config

• Post-Auth Scripting

• LDAP Group Mapping

• External PKI 

• Branding

• Google Secure LDAP Config

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For more information, check out our FAQs and full Quick Start Guide.

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