How to Set Up an OpenVPN Server
A [VPN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_private_network) (Virtual Private Network) lets you traverse untrusted networks, like a hotel or coffee shop WiFi, as if it were a private network. [OpenVPN](https://openvpn.net/) is a full featured, open-source VPN solution that accommodates a wide range of configurations. In this tutorial, we’ll set up OpenVPN on your server, and configure it to be accessible from a client machine. Choose your operating system to get started.
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