Creating a VPN ✳️

Raspbery Pi Zero 2w

This vpn is going to be setup with a Zero 2w model without using a monitor and with OpenVPN configuration. PiVpn software will be used

• Open the raspberry pi imager
• Select the latest OS and configure all parameters
  • hostname
  • username & password
  • wireless LAN
  • locale settings
  • enable ssh config by authentication with username and password
• Flash the SD card
• Plug the card in the raspberry
• Let it like 5 mins to fully boot
• Connect to the raspberry by ssh: ssh USERNAME@IP_ADDR
  • To check the ip of the raspberry go to http://192.168.1.1 and enter your router configuration
  • Search for network map and look for the hostname you previously assigned to the raspberry
• Run the following commands:
  • sudo apt update
  • curl -L https://install.pivpn.io | bash
  • Select UDP
  • Select static IP address
  • Configure it for OpenVPN
  • Configure Google DNS Servers

You’ve finished.

Add vpn clients

• Run pivpn add
  • Introduce then the name of the client (e.g. john_iphone)
  • Select an expiration date for the certificate
  • Select a password

You’ve finished

Configure the vpn on your phone

• Install OpenVpn from the App Store or Play Store
• Import the CLIENT.ovpn file you previously generated
• Connect to it with the password you assigned

==You’ve finished==