OpenVPN
OpenVPN
Hello everyone, I'm working on installing OpenVPN on a Windows Server but have encountered issues. I managed to set up the server side successfully, but the client part is proving difficult. It seems the problem might be with the config file, which I don't plan to use with the client. I followed this guide and it worked on the server, but since the client uses a Mac, I'm unsure what files to transfer to the Windows PC. Could anyone assist me in setting up the correct configuration? Thank you in advance!
I attempted to configure the exception for their port in the firewall, but I might have missed a step. I ended up removing everything out of frustration, so I’d need to start over—likely a positive change. The client provided these error messages: Options error: --ca fails with 'ca.crt': No such file or directory (errno=2), Options error: --cert fails with 'client.crt': No such file or directory (errno=2), Mon Jun 04 17:15:16 2018 WARNING: cannot stat file 'client.key': No such file or directory (errno=2), Options error: --key fails with 'client.key' Mon Jun 04 17:15:16 2018 WARNING: cannot stat file 'ta.key': No such file or directory (errno=2). Please fix these issues. Use --help for details.
Create a server and client certificate pair along with a certificate authority. The warnings indicate both client and server certificates are present. Follow the instructions at http://www.pivpn.io. Need assistance? Just let me know.
I followed the instructions from the linked guide, yet the error persists. It’s unclear whether I missed a step or omitted the correct directory for the .cert files. Windows’ built-in VPN seems convenient, but security remains a priority since the data I need is sensitive. Is the built-in Windows VPN as secure as OpenVPN? If not, can it still be considered safe? I plan to support only 4–5 clients from the same location, and I want to ensure our server stays protected from unauthorized access.