This chapter will cover installing and configuring OpenVPN to create a VPN. It belongs to the family of SSL/TLS VPN stacks (different from IPSec VPNs). OpenVPN is a Virtual Private Networking (VPN) solution provided in the Ubuntu Repositories.

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QVPN Device Client or third-party apps/services that support OpenVPN (ExpressVPN™, NordVPN®, Surfshark®, Astrill®).

(Modern devices support built-in L2TP connection)

WireGuard®, or third-party apps that support WireGuard®.

Which app you should install on the host/client to use this VPN service?

When organizations require critical security rules fulfilled.

When building tunnels to servers in other countries.

When you prefer to use OpenVPN supported third party services (check a row below).

When a secondary VPN connection is required.

When building a VPN between QNAP NAS and iOS, Android, and other edge devices.

When requiring VPN connection between multiple QNAP devices.

When building a tunnel to devices in the QuWAN mesh connection.

When using a single smartphone or laptop.

When you are currently managing multiple devices with WireGuard®.

Secured login and multi-factor authentication.

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