# OpenVPN Access Server

OpenVPN Access Server is a self-hosted VPN server that deploys a secure remote-access network with a web-based management interface and OpenVPN Connect client installers. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Kubernetes (Helm), ZimaOS, Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/956/openvpn-access-server

## Description

OpenVPN Access Server is a self-hosted VPN server that deploys a secure remote-access network with a web-based management interface and OpenVPN Connect client installers.

## Platform availability

Available on 3 of 6 install platforms: Unraid, ZimaOS, Helm.

## Health score

10/100 (Low), based on 2 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 0 (GitHub repository no longer exists)
- Easy to install: 30 (2 install platforms, Docker image)

## Links

- Kubernetes (Helm): https://artifacthub.io/packages/helm/as-helm-chart/openvpn-as
- ZimaOS: https://github.com/bigbeartechworld/big-bear-casaos/tree/master/Apps/openvpn-as
- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/openvpn/openvpn-as
- Official website: https://as-portal.openvpn.com/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/openvpnaccessserver-1fa3h3f1ev0rhz?q=OpenVPNAccessServer
- GitHub: https://github.com/OpenVPN/as-docker

## Common questions

### Why does the Access Server admin portal say JavaScript is disabled?

The admin portal requires JavaScript to be enabled in the browser.

### Does Access Server provide a web front end for client setup?

Access Server provides a web front end for user login, MFA, client downloads, and preconfigured profiles.

### Where can self-hosters find troubleshooting help for Access Server?

OpenVPN has a troubleshooting hub with tips, steps, and resources for diagnosing common Access Server and VPN client problems.

### Can I connect to a self-hosted Access Server using OpenVPN CLI?

One self-hoster installed the OpenVPN CLI and could connect from the terminal, but found it less convenient than a system settings profile plugin.

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