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    OpenVPN Access Server / Self-Hosted VPN (BYOL)

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    OpenVPN Access Server is an enterprise-grade business software VPN solution that provides a securely encrypted connection to private networks over an unsecured network such as the internet.
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    OpenVPN Access Server / Self-Hosted VPN (BYOL)

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    Access Server for AWS delivers the best-of-breed VPN solution for secure remote access, site-to-site VPN and secure SasS access for organizations of all sizes. Our award-winning open-source protocol is the industry standard for accessing private information securely, ensuring safe access to internal data and delivering zero-trust network access.

    Access Server for AWS is a self-hosted VPN client software that provides rapid deployment for secure remote access with a built-in web-based user interface for ease of use. Access Server provides an extra layer of security, with end-to-end encryption and granular access control to limit the risk of exposed data for remote users, site-to-site connectivity, or securing SaaS access and IoT devices. Certificate PKI management provides simplified installation and configuration. Additional features include balancing traffic across a cluster of Access Servers with DNS round robin and tunneling only your private traffic, optimizing your network bandwidth and making your environment more secure.

    Get started today with two free connections at https://myaccount.openvpn.com/signup/as . Access Server for AWS technical support and onboarding is available 24/7. Schedule a demo at https://hs.openvpn.net/request-demo .

    OpenVPN client software accommodates Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS environments. Includes a built-in local authentication system and support for authentication with Active Directory, PAM, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, and even a custom Python3 authentication module is possible.

    Our subscription model is based on the number of concurrent connected devices, so it's affordable for any size business and can easily grow with your company. Without a subscription key installed, OpenVPN Access Server will allow 2 concurrent connections at no additional cost (excepting AWS infrastructure costs).

    Highlights

    • A self-hosted scalable secure remote access, site-to-site VPN solution to give your employees the freedom to work securely with end-to-end encryption for accessing SaaS, the internet, and company resources. Essential security controls needed to evolve from a trusted-perimeter security model to an identity-based ZTNA approach.
    • Get started today with two free connections at https://myaccount.openvpn.com/signup/as. Access Server for AWS technical support and onboarding is available 24/7. Schedule a demo at https://hs.openvpn.net/request-demo.
    • OpenVPN client software that accommodates Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS environments. Includes a built-in local authentication system and support for authentication with Active Directory, PAM, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML, and even a custom Python3 authentication module is possible.

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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    Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS

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    OpenVPN Access Server / Self-Hosted VPN (BYOL)

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    Pricing and entitlements for this product are managed through an external billing relationship between you and the vendor. You activate the product by supplying a license purchased outside of AWS Marketplace, while AWS provides the infrastructure required to launch the product. AWS Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time. However, the cancellation won't affect the status of the external license.
    Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply. Use the AWS Pricing Calculator  to estimate your infrastructure costs.

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    EBS General Purpose SSD (gp2) volumes
    $0.10/per GB/month of provisioned storage

    Vendor refund policy

    Refunds allowed up to 60 days after purchase, if license has not been activated.

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    64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

    An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.

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    Usage instructions

    For instructions on using the OpenVPN Access Server appliance on the AWS Marketplace, please visit https://openvpn.net/vpn-server-resources/amazon-web-services-ec2-byol-appliance-quick-start-guide/ .

    Support

    Vendor support

    For product activation to succeed your firewall and/or security group settings must allow connections to our online activation servers - details can be found in our FAQ section here: https://openvpn.net/aws-frequently-asked-questions/ . If you experience any problems, you can register for a free account on our website here: https://openvpn.net/support-for-aws/  and then open a support ticket so our technical team can assist you.

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    AWS Support is a one-on-one, fast-response support channel that is staffed 24x7x365 with experienced and technical support engineers. The service helps customers of all sizes and technical abilities to successfully utilize the products and features provided by Amazon Web Services.

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    Thomas A.

    Excellent and fast VPN service

    Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I have a use case where we are running two parallel VPNs. OpenVPN blows our other VPN server out of the water in terms of speed.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    The setup for an Ubuntu OpenVPN access server is a little complicated if you aren't accustomed to Linux - also keeping it secure with best practices; but this isn't OpenVPN's problem.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Fast reliable split-tunnel vpn for our devops
    Richard V.

    High Level Security in Business Environments.

    Reviewed on Mar 08, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    OpenVPN Access Server combines power, versatility, and security in an affordable package, solving key challenges such as remote productivity, sensitive data protection, and scalability. Its ability to adapt to dynamic environments, coupled with a proactive approach to threats, makes it a preferred choice for businesses that prioritize cybersecurity without neglecting operational efficiency. If you’re looking for a reliable, easy-to-manage business VPN backed by a strong community, this solution deserves a high place on your consideration list.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    So far I haven't gotten a look that I don't like.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    OpenVPN Access Server is positioned as a comprehensive and highly reliable solution for companies looking to ensure secure and remote connectivity, without sacrificing performance or ease of use. From its implementation to its daily management, this software has proven to be an indispensable tool in our company.
    Eugene T.

    Solves remote connections issue nicely

    Reviewed on Mar 03, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Works out of the box, covers many use cases, support team is responsive and helpful.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    All good, there is nothing really to dislike.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Connecting team remotely to internal infrastructure.
    Daniel C.

    OpenVPN is an excellent choice

    Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    We migrated VPN solutions around 4 years ago and identified OpenVPN as the ideal solution for us. It ticked a lot of boxes for us, particularly with regards to 2FA and a zero trust approach to user's access with profiles. Pricing is very competitive too. Customer support is very good too, I recently had to contact them about an issue following a Ubuntu upgrade and received helpful and prompt responses
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Some management tasks are command line only and can be tricky to locate initially but there are plenty of support resources available
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    OpenVPN provides my business with a secure VPN that is easy for staff to use
    Matyas S.

    Happy that we switched to OpenVPN AS

    Reviewed on Feb 26, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Administration interface is nice. Coming from a console only OpenVPN installation, it is much easier to set things up using a UI. I had to use customer support once and they were fast and helped to resolve the problem quickly. We use it on daily basis to access restricted resources and we had very little problems.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Somewhat complicated deployment in Azure. I would have expected a better experience there, but part of that is definitely due to my inexperience in network configuration. Differences between the community OpenVPN and this product caused some confusion.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    It solved the problem of yearly re-configuring the OpenVPN server on our EdgeRouter. Distribution of the VPN profiles is a huge help and the MFA option is a must have feature in these times.
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