The battle-tested VPN protocol trusted by enterprises since 2001. Full root access, TCP 443 firewall bypass, every platform supported, 35+ global exit locations. Deploy OpenVPN in under 10 minutes.
OpenVPN is the battle-tested standard for enterprise VPN deployments. Its 25-year track record, TCP 443 firewall bypass capability, and near-universal client support make it the choice for corporate environments, site-to-site VPN, and scenarios requiring the broadest device compatibility.
OpenVPN has been in production use since 2001 across millions of servers. Its security model has been independently audited, penetration tested, and validated at enterprise scale for over two decades. No protocol has a longer track record of production reliability.
OpenVPN clients exist for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, FreeBSD, ChromeOS, routers (DD-WRT, OpenWrt), and every major operating system. Any device that needs VPN access will have an OpenVPN client available.
OpenVPN can operate over TCP port 443 — the same port as HTTPS. Network firewalls that block all non-standard ports typically cannot block OpenVPN running on TCP 443 without also breaking HTTPS browsing. Critical for corporate and restrictive network environments.
OpenVPN supports full site-to-site configurations that WireGuard makes more complex. Connect two office networks, cloud infrastructure to on-premises networks, or branch offices together through persistent encrypted tunnels — the original enterprise VPN use case.
Everything that makes a Host4Fun Cloud VPS the ideal foundation for your Openvpn server.
OpenVPN has been deployed in enterprise environments since 2001. Its security model has been audited, tested, and validated across millions of production deployments. Banks, governments, and Fortune 500 companies trust OpenVPN — a track record no newer protocol can match.
OpenVPN clients are available for Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux, BSD, ChromeOS, and virtually every router firmware (DD-WRT, OpenWrt, pfSense, OPNsense). Universal client support is OpenVPN's strongest advantage over newer protocols.
Configure OpenVPN to listen on TCP port 443. Corporate firewalls, hotel networks, and restrictive government networks cannot block port 443 without breaking HTTPS browsing. OpenVPN on TCP 443 is the most firewall-resistant VPN configuration available.
OpenVPN uses AES-256-GCM for symmetric encryption and TLS 1.3 for control channel security — the same encryption standard used by banks and government systems. Perfect Forward Secrecy ensures session keys are never exposed even if the server private key is compromised.
OpenVPN supports full routed and bridged site-to-site configurations. Connect office networks, data centers, and cloud infrastructure together through persistent encrypted tunnels — the standard choice for corporate network connectivity.
OpenVPN uses a full Public Key Infrastructure for client authentication. Easy-RSA makes certificate generation and management straightforward. Revoke specific client certificates without changing server configuration — proper enterprise access control.
Deploy your OpenVPN server in any of 35+ Host4Fun locations. City-level precision — New York, Los Angeles, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Singapore, Tokyo, and more. Choose where your encrypted traffic exits the VPN tunnel.
Your Host4Fun VPS has a dedicated 10 Gbps network port. No bandwidth throttling or sharing with thousands of other VPN users like commercial services. OpenVPN on a dedicated port delivers consistent, unthrottled throughput.
Commercial VPN subscriptions cost $5-15/mo per person. A $5/mo Host4Fun VPS running OpenVPN serves unlimited users with unlimited concurrent connections at a single fixed monthly cost — no per-device or per-user fees.
Step-by-step server setup + client configuration for all major platforms.
OpenVPN Connect — import .ovpn
scp root@YOUR_IP:my-laptop.ovpn C:\Users\YourName\Desktop\Tunnelblick or OpenVPN Connect
scp root@YOUR_IP:my-laptop.ovpn ~/Desktop/OpenVPN Connect — AirDrop or Files
OpenVPN for Android — import file
Native OpenVPN — command line
apt install openvpn` (Debian/Ubuntusudo openvpn --config /etc/openvpn/client.conf` to connecip addr show tun0` to verify tunnel interface is uSelf-hosted Openvpn on Host4Fun vs commercial VPNs and other protocols.
| Feature | Openvpn (Host4Fun) | Commercial VPN | WireGuard VPS | IPSec/IKEv2 VPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol Age & Track Record | 25+ years — enterprise proven | Variable | 6 years | 25+ years |
| Client App Availability | Every OS and platform | Most platforms | All major platforms | Native iOS/macOS/Win |
| TCP 443 Firewall Bypass | Yes — same port as HTTPS | No | No (UDP only) | UDP only |
| Zero Logs | Configurable — you control | Trust required | You control | You control |
| Site-to-Site VPN | Full support — routed & bridged | Variable by provider | Manual config | Well supported |
| Throughput Speed | Fast — slightly behind WireGuard | Throttled | Faster | Medium |
| Dedicated Bandwidth | 10 Gbps dedicated | Shared with thousands | 10 Gbps dedicated | 10 Gbps dedicated |
| Monthly Cost | From $5/mo — unlimited users | $5–$15/mo per person | From $5/mo | From $5/mo |
Real-world use cases for self-hosted Openvpn on a Cloud VPS — from personal privacy to enterprise deployments.
The original enterprise VPN use case. Issue OpenVPN certificates per employee, configure split-tunneling for corporate resource access, and revoke individual certificates when employees leave — without disrupting other users.
Connect branch offices, data centers, and cloud infrastructure together through persistent OpenVPN tunnels. Route specific subnets through the VPN while leaving other traffic on the local network — full routing configuration control.
Corporate firewalls, hotel networks, university networks, and government-regulated environments often block all non-standard ports. OpenVPN on TCP 443 is indistinguishable from HTTPS traffic and bypasses most network-level VPN restrictions.
Organizations with older devices, specialized hardware, or non-standard operating systems that don't support WireGuard rely on OpenVPN's universal client availability. If a device can run a VPN at all, it almost certainly has an OpenVPN client.
Route all internet traffic through your private OpenVPN server on a Host4Fun VPS in a location of your choice. Zero logs, dedicated IP, and AES-256 encryption — stronger privacy than any commercial VPN service where you must trust their no-logs claims.
Secure access to staging servers, internal APIs, and development infrastructure. OpenVPN's routing configuration allows precise control over which traffic routes through the VPN tunnel versus leaving directly — ideal for mixed public/private resource access.
All plans include a dedicated public IPv4, 10 Gbps port, DDoS protection, and full root access.
Annual billing charged as one payment. Prices exclude taxes. Dedicated IPv4 included on all plans.
Deploy your Openvpn server in any of 35+ global locations. City-level precision.
Common questions about running a Openvpn server on a Host4Fun Cloud VPS.
Order a Host4Fun Cloud VPS in any of 35+ global locations and have OpenVPN running with AES-256 encryption in under 10 minutes. TCP 443 firewall bypass. All platforms. From $5/mo.