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VPN Setup & Security Quick Reference

This document provides a quick reference for ethical hackers on setting up and securing a VPN using OpenVPN. It includes installation instructions, configuration file types, connection testing methods, log management, IP reset techniques, and criteria for selecting a VPN provider. Key considerations include using reliable configurations and avoiding providers in Five Eyes countries.

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VPN Setup & Security Quick Reference

This document provides a quick reference for ethical hackers on setting up and securing a VPN using OpenVPN. It includes installation instructions, configuration file types, connection testing methods, log management, IP reset techniques, and criteria for selecting a VPN provider. Key considerations include using reliable configurations and avoiding providers in Five Eyes countries.

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VPN Setup & Security Quick Reference

For Ethical Hackers

OpenVPN Installation
Install OpenVPN:

bash

sudo apt update


sudo apt install openvpn

Connect to VPN:

bash

sudo openvpn --config /etc/openvpn/[Link]

Configuration File Types


TCP vs UDP:

TCP Port 443: Reliable, rarely blocked

UDP Port 53: Faster, good for streaming


TCP Port 80: Works behind firewalls

Move config file:

bash

sudo cp /path/to/vpnbook-*.ovpn /etc/openvpn/

Testing Your Connection


Check IP Address:
bash

curl [Link]

DNS Leak Test: Visit [Link]

IPv6 Leak Prevention:

bash

sudo sysctl -w [Link].disable_ipv6=1

Make permanent in /etc/[Link]:

[Link].disable_ipv6 = 1
[Link].disable_ipv6 = 1

Log Management
View logs:

bash

sudo cat /var/log/[Link]

Disable logging (add to config):

log /dev/null
verb 0

Clear logs:

bash

sudo rm /var/log/[Link]
Quick IP Reset
Reset router for new IP:

Unplug router for 30 seconds


Or manually release/renew DHCP lease

VPN Provider Selection


Look for:

No-log policy
OpenVPN support
Privacy-friendly jurisdiction

Avoid:

Five Eyes countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand)

Providers that log data

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