With OpenVPN running on a Kamatera cloud server, you’re building your private VPN on a foundation of powerful, reliable infrastructure. OpenVPN is renowned for its robust security and open-source flexibility, providing dedicated resources, custom configurations, and complete transparency, all at a fraction of the cost of commercial solutions.
When you self-host your VPN, you define the security rules and maintain total transparency over your server’s operations. Choose your encryption methods, configure custom firewall rules, and implement advanced authentication systems tailored to your specific requirements.
Why choose Kamatera for your OpenVPN hosting?
Get a dedicated IP address, giving you a cleaner, more reliable online presence, free from the common frustrations of shared IPs. Unlimited bandwidth means no throttling and no data caps.
You pay only for the resources you use, with transparent, no-commitment pricing. No hidden fees, no subscription limitations, no feature paywalls.
Kamatera gives you full root access. Implement custom firewall rules precisely to your threat model. Build a security perimeter that goes far beyond standard offerings.
With Kamatera’s 24 data center locations across four continents, you can target a specific regional IP for content access or localized services across the globe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Access Server is compatible with these 64-bit Linux operating systems:
Ubuntu *22.04 LTS (x86_64 and ARM64) and 20.04 LTS (x86_64 and ARM64)
Debian 10, 11, and 12
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7, 8, and 9
CentOS 7
Amazon Linux 2
Here are more detailed system requirements for OpenVPN.
Some of the most common use cases for OpenVPN include:
Remote access VPN, site-to-site VPN, secure communication for IoT devices, anonymous browsing, accessing geo-restricted content, securing public Wi-Fi connections, file sharing and collaboration, gaming and streaming, security for mobile devices, network security for small businesses, and custom VPN solutions.
There are several popular alternatives to OpenVPN, each with its own set of features, security protocols, and use cases. Here are some well-known alternatives:
WireGuard
UTunnel VPN
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
SoftEther VPN
StrongSwan
Tinc
Shrew Soft VPN Client
OpenConnect
Fortigate (firewall with VPN functionality)
OpenVPN is open-source software, meaning its code is publicly available and can be freely modified and adapted. Cross-platform compatibility means it works on virtually every operating system and device.
Each session uses unique encryption keys, and certificate-based authentication gives you strong identity verification.
With flexible deployment, OpenVPN can run on any port, use TCP or UDP, and bypass most firewalls.
During the 30-day trial period, you may create one server with a configuration costing up to $100. You will have 1000 GB of free traffic available. Customers must provide a valid credit card to start the trial, but the card will not be charged if you stay within the usage limits stated above. If you wish to cancel the free trial, you can simply terminate your server without incurring any charges. However, if you do not cancel before the trial ends, we will begin charging for services used.
Self-hosting gives you unparalleled control, privacy, and performance. You own the server and its logs (or lack thereof), ensuring genuine privacy without trusting a third party. You get dedicated resources (CPU, RAM, bandwidth) for consistent speeds, and you can customize all security protocols and choose server locations from Kamatera’s global network. Commercial VPNs often mean shared resources, limited customization, and less transparency about their logging policies.
The number of users and devices your self-hosted OpenVPN can support depends on the resources of your chosen Kamatera VPS (CPU, RAM, and traffic). You can easily scale up your VPS resources through our control panel as your needs grow.
With a self-hosted VPN on a Kamatera VPS, you gain ultimate control over your data. Unlike commercial VPNs, you manage the server, and you decide what, if anything, is logged. This provides a level of privacy that no third-party service can fully guarantee, as you eliminate the middleman entirely.
Our expert technical support team is available 24/7/365 via live chat, phone, and ticketing to assist with all infrastructure-related queries. We don’t manage your VPN itself, but we do make sure that your underlying server is performing optimally.