---
title: OpenVPN Project
canonical: https://openvpn.net/community-docs/openvpn-project/
product: Community Docs
description: OpenVPN is entirely community-supported OSS project which uses the GPL license. The project has many contributors. Learn more about the community here.
keywords: OpenVPN Project
---

# OpenVPN Project

OpenVPN is a fully community-supported, open-source project licensed under the GPL. It includes contributions from developers at OpenVPN Technologies, Inc., as well as many members of the broader OpenVPN community. There are also numerous related projects and extensions built on OpenVPN.

## Why support OpenVPN?

Your support helps ensure the ongoing development of OpenVPN, including:

- Prompt resolution of security issues.
- Rigorous testing and code quality.
- Development of new features.
- Improved documentation.
- Community-driven technical support.

Read our [community contribution guide](https://community.openvpn.net/Development/Contributing) for ways to get involved.

## Community resources

These services are available to all OpenVPN users:

- **IRC:** `#openvpn` on [irc.libera.chat](https://libera.chat/).
- **Mailing List:** [openvpn-users](https://sourceforge.net/projects/openvpn/lists/openvpn-users).
- **Forums:** [OpenVPN Community Forum](https://forums.openvpn.net/).
- **Wiki and Bug Tracker:** [Community Wiki](https://community.openvpn.net/) and [GitHub issues](https://github.com/OpenVPN/openvpn/issues).

## Developer resources

For contributors and developers, we provide:

- **IRC:** `#openvpn-devel` on [irc.libera.chat](https://libera.chat/).
- **Mailing List:** [openvpn-devel](https://sourceforge.net/projects/openvpn/lists/openvpn-devel).
- **Git Repositories:**
  - [SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/openvpn/)
  - [GitHub](https://github.com/OpenVPN)
- **Wiki and Bug Tracker:** [Community Wiki](https://community.openvpn.net/) and [GitHub issues](https://github.com/OpenVPN/openvpn/issues).
- **CI Server:** Buildbot for continuous integration and packaging (hosted on openvpn.net).

## Want to get involved?

The best way to participate is:

- Join the IRC channel and introduce yourself.
- Subscribe and post to the development mailing list (`openvpn-devel`).

  > **Tip**
  >
  > Don't forget to subscribe 📩 before emailing the list.

---

Prev: [Community and Resources](https://openvpn.net/community-docs/community-and-resources.md)
Next: [Mailing Lists](https://openvpn.net/community-docs/mailing-lists.md)
Index: https://openvpn.net/community-docs/llms.txt