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    Set Up Your Own IPsec VPN, OpenVPN and WireGuard Server: Build Your Own VPN
    Set Up Your Own IPsec VPN, OpenVPN and WireGuard Server: Build Your Own VPN
    Set Up Your Own IPsec VPN, OpenVPN and WireGuard Server: Build Your Own VPN
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    Set Up Your Own IPsec VPN, OpenVPN and WireGuard Server: Build Your Own VPN

    By Lin Song

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    Learn how to build your own VPN server in the cloud or on a Raspberry Pi

     

    This book is a comprehensive guide to building your own IPsec VPN, OpenVPN and WireGuard server. Based on 10 years of open source work with millions of users, this book covers everything you need to know to build your own VPN.

     

    By reading this book you will learn how to:

     

    ✔ Create a cloud server and connect using SSH
    ✔ Set up IPsec VPN with IKEv2, OpenVPN and WireGuard
    ✔ Customize VPN options, advanced usage and troubleshooting
    ✔ Run IPsec VPN with IKEv2 on Docker and advanced usage
    ✔ Configure VPN clients on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS and Linux
    ✔ Manage WireGuard, OpenVPN, IPsec VPN and IKEv2 clients

     

    In the digital age, cyber security and privacy are more important than ever. Using a virtual private network (VPN) can help improve your cybersecurity and privacy by encrypting your network traffic, so that your data is protected as it travels via the Internet. This is especially useful when using unsecured Wi-Fi networks, such as at coffee shops, airports or in hotel rooms.

     

    Creating your own VPN server has become easier than ever, thanks to advances in technology such as affordable cloud servers and reduced bandwidth costs. Self-hosted VPNs can be considerably cheaper than commercial ones and offer several advantages. The VPN setup process can be fully automated and as simplified as possible. This book will help you build your own VPN server in the cloud or on a Raspberry Pi in just a few minutes.

     

    Get your copy of this book today and start building your own VPN!

     

    About the author

     

    Lin Song, PhD, is a Software Engineer and open source developer. He created and maintains the Setup IPsec VPN projects on GitHub since 2014, for building your own VPN server in just a few minutes. The projects have 20,000+ GitHub stars and 30 million+ Docker pulls, and have helped millions of users set up their own VPN servers.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLin Song
    Release dateMay 12, 2023
    ISBN9798987508947
    Set Up Your Own IPsec VPN, OpenVPN and WireGuard Server: Build Your Own VPN
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      Set Up Your Own IPsec VPN, OpenVPN and WireGuard Server - Lin Song

      Set Up Your Own IPsec VPN, OpenVPN and WireGuard Server

      Copyright © 2014-2024 Lin Song. All Rights Reserved.

      Last Updated: December 18, 2024

      No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise without written permission from the author. It is illegal to copy this book, post it to a website, or distribute it by any other means without permission.

      Designations used by companies to distinguish their products are often claimed as trademarks. All brand names and product names used in this book and on its cover are trade names, service marks, trademarks and registered trademarks of their respective owners. The author and the book are not associated with any product or vendor mentioned in this book. None of the companies referenced within the book have endorsed the book.

      Although the author has made every effort to ensure that the information in this book was correct at press time, the author does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause.

      Table of Contents

      1 Introduction

      1.1 Why build your own VPN

      1.2 About this book

      1.3 Getting started

      1.3.1 Create a cloud server

      1.3.2 Connect to the server

      2 Create Your Own IPsec VPN Server

      2.1 Features

      2.2 Quick start

      2.3 Requirements

      2.4 Installation

      2.5 Next steps

      2.6 Important notes

      2.7 Upgrade Libreswan

      2.8 Customize VPN options

      2.8.1 Use alternative DNS servers

      2.8.2 Customize IKEv2 options

      2.9 Uninstall the VPN

      3 Guide: How to Set Up and Use IKEv2 VPN

      3.1 Introduction

      3.2 Configure IKEv2 VPN clients

      3.2.1 Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11

      3.2.2 OS X (macOS)

      3.2.3 iOS

      3.2.4 Android

      3.2.5 Chrome OS

      3.2.6 Linux

      3.2.7 MikroTik RouterOS

      3.3 Manage IKEv2 clients

      3.3.1 Add a new IKEv2 client

      3.3.2 Export an existing client

      3.3.3 List existing clients

      3.3.4 Revoke an IKEv2 client

      3.3.5 Delete an IKEv2 client

      3.4 Change IKEv2 server address

      3.5 Update IKEv2 helper script

      3.6 Set up IKEv2 using helper script

      3.7 Manually set up IKEv2

      3.8 Remove IKEv2

      3.9 Screencast links

      4 Guide: Customize IKEv2 VPN On Demand Rules for macOS and iOS

      4.1 Introduction

      4.2 Customize VPN On Demand rules

      5 Configure IPsec/L2TP VPN Clients

      5.1 Windows

      5.1.1 Windows 11

      5.1.2 Windows 10 and 8

      5.1.3 Windows 7, Vista and XP

      5.2 OS X (macOS)

      5.2.1 macOS 13 (Ventura) and newer

      5.2.2 macOS 12 (Monterey) and older

      5.3 Android

      5.4 iOS

      5.5 Chrome OS

      5.6 Linux

      5.6.1 Ubuntu Linux

      5.6.2 Fedora and CentOS

      5.6.3 Other Linux

      5.6.4 Configure using the command line

      6 Configure IPsec/XAuth VPN Clients

      6.1 Windows

      6.2 OS X (macOS)

      6.2.1 macOS 13 (Ventura) and newer

      6.2.2 macOS 12 (Monterey) and older

      6.3 Android

      6.4 iOS

      6.5 Linux

      6.5.1 Fedora and CentOS

      6.5.2 Other Linux

      7 IPsec VPN: Troubleshooting

      7.1 Check logs and VPN status

      7.2 IKEv2 troubleshooting

      7.2.1 Cannot connect to the VPN server

      7.2.2 Unable to connect multiple IKEv2 clients

      7.2.3 IKE authentication credentials are unacceptable

      7.2.4 Policy match error

      7.2.5 Parameter is incorrect

      7.2.6 Cannot open websites after connecting to IKEv2

      7.2.7 Windows 10 connecting

      7.2.8 Other known issues

      7.3 IKEv1 troubleshooting

      7.3.1 Windows error 809

      7.3.2 Windows error 789 or 691

      7.3.3 Windows error 628 or 766

      7.3.4 Windows 10/11 upgrades

      7.3.5 Windows DNS leaks and IPv6

      7.3.6 Android/Linux MTU/MSS issues

      7.3.7 macOS send traffic over VPN

      7.3.8 iOS/Android sleep mode

      7.3.9 Debian kernel

      8 IPsec VPN: Advanced Usage

      8.1 Use alternative DNS servers

      8.2 DNS name and server IP changes

      8.3 IKEv2-only VPN

      8.4 Internal VPN IPs and traffic

      8.5 Customize VPN subnets

      8.6 Port forwarding to VPN clients

      8.7 Split tunneling

      8.8 Access VPN server's subnet

      8.9 Access VPN clients from server's subnet

      8.10 Specify VPN server's public IP

      8.11 Modify IPTables rules

      9 IPsec VPN: Manage VPN Users

      9.1 Manage VPN users using helper scripts

      9.1.1 Add or edit a VPN user

      9.1.2 Delete a VPN user

      9.1.3 Update all VPN users

      9.2 View VPN users

      9.3 View or update the IPsec PSK

      9.4 Manually manage VPN users

      10 IPsec VPN: Uninstall the VPN

      10.1 Uninstall using helper script

      10.2 Manually uninstall the VPN

      11 Create Your Own IPsec VPN Server on Docker

      11.1 Features

      11.2 Quick start

      11.3 Install Docker

      11.4 Download

      11.4.1 Image comparison

      11.5 How to use this image

      11.5.1 Environment variables

      11.5.2 Start the IPsec VPN server

      11.5.3 Retrieve VPN login details

      11.6 Next steps

      11.7 Important notes

      11.8 Update Docker image

      11.9 Configure and use IKEv2 VPN

      11.10 Technical details

      11.11 Example VPN env file

      12 Docker VPN: Advanced Usage

      12.1 Specify alternative DNS servers

      12.2 Run without privileged mode

      12.3 Select VPN modes

      12.4 Access other containers on the Docker host

      12.5 Specify VPN server's public IP

      12.6 Assign static IPs to VPN clients

      12.7 Customize internal VPN subnets

      12.8 About host network mode

      12.9 Enable Libreswan logs

      12.10 Check server status

      12.11 Build from source code

      12.12 Bash shell inside container

      12.13 Bind mount the env file

      12.14 Split tunneling for IKEv2

      13 Create Your Own OpenVPN Server

      13.1 Features

      13.2 Installation

      13.3 Next steps

      14 Configure OpenVPN Clients

      14.1 Windows

      14.2 macOS

      14.3 Android

      14.4 iOS (iPhone/iPad)

      15 OpenVPN: Manage VPN Clients

      15.1 Add a new client

      15.2 Export an existing client

      15.3 List existing clients

      15.4 Revoke a client

      16 Create Your Own WireGuard VPN Server

      16.1 Features

      16.2 Installation

      16.3 Next steps

      17 Configure WireGuard VPN Clients

      17.1 Windows

      17.2 macOS

      17.3 Android

      17.4 iOS (iPhone/iPad)

      18 WireGuard: Manage VPN Clients

      18.1 Add a new client

      18.2 List existing clients

      18.3 Remove a client

      18.4 Show QR code for a client

      About the Author

      Title Page

      Table of Contents

      1 Introduction

      1.1 Why build your own VPN

      In today's digital age, online privacy and security have become increasingly important. Hackers and other malicious actors are constantly looking for ways to steal personal information and sensitive data, making it essential to take necessary measures to safeguard our online activities.

      One way to enhance online privacy and security is by building your own virtual private network (VPN), which can offer a range of benefits:

      Increased privacy: By building your own VPN, you can ensure that your internet traffic is encrypted and hidden from prying eyes, such as your internet service provider. Using a VPN can be especially useful while utilizing unsecured Wi-Fi networks, such as those found in coffee shops, airports, or hotel rooms. It can help protect your online activities and personal data from being tracked, monitored, or intercepted.

      Greater security: Public VPN services can be vulnerable to hacks and data breaches, which can expose your personal information to cybercriminals. By building your own VPN, you can have greater control over the security of your connection and the data that is transmitted over it.

      Cost-effective: While there are many public VPN services available, most of them require a subscription fee. By building your own VPN, you can avoid these costs and have more control over your VPN usage.

      Access to geographically-restricted content: Some websites and online services may be restricted in certain regions, but by connecting to a VPN server located in another region, you may be able to access content that is otherwise unavailable to you.

      Flexibility and customization: Building your own VPN allows you to customize your VPN experience according to your specific needs. You can choose the level of encryption you want to use, the location of the server, and the network protocol such as TCP or UDP. This flexibility can help you optimize your VPN for specific activities such as gaming, streaming, or downloading, providing a seamless and secure experience.

      Overall, building your own VPN can be an effective way to enhance online privacy and security while also providing flexibility and cost-effectiveness. With the right resources and guidance, it can be a valuable investment in your online security.

      1.2 About this book

      This book is a comprehensive guide to setting up your own IPsec VPN, OpenVPN and WireGuard server. Chapters 2 through 10 cover IPsec VPN installation, client setup and management,

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