Securing your network with a VPN is crucial in today’s digital landscape. OpenVPN is one of the most trusted solutions for creating a secure and encrypted connection. This guide will help you set up an OpenVPN server using Docker on a CentOS system.
Prerequisites
A Almalinux server with root or sudo privileges
An active internet connection
Step 1: Install Docker
Docker is required to run the OpenVPN server as a container. Follow these steps to install Docker:
1.1 Download and Install Yum Utilities
sudo dnf install -y yum-utils
1.2 Add the Official Docker Repository
sudo yum-config-manager --add-repo https://download.docker.com/linux/centos/docker-ce.repo
1.3 Install Docker and Dependencies
sudo dnf install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-compose-plugin
1.4 Start and Enable Docker
sudo systemctl start docker
sudo systemctl enable docker
Step 2: Clone the OpenVPN Server Repository
OpenVPN can be deployed using a pre-built Docker image. Clone the official OpenVPN server repository:
git clone https://github.com/d3vilh/openvpn-server
Navigate into the cloned directory:
cd openvpn-server
Step 3: Deploy the OpenVPN Server
Use Docker Compose to deploy the OpenVPN server:
docker-compose up -d
This command starts the OpenVPN server in detached mode, running in the background.
Refer this guide for indetailed steps
https://hub.docker.com/r/d3vilh/openvpn-server
Conclusion
You have successfully set up an OpenVPN server using Docker on CentOS. This setup ensures a secure and encrypted connection, providing a robust VPN solution for your network. You can now proceed with configuring clients and managing VPN users.
For additional configurations and advanced settings, refer to the OpenVPN GitHub repository.
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