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In our interconnected, digital world, privacy is paramount. To maintain your data privacy when using Instagram, Telegram, and other services, you can run a personal VPN server using the OpenVPN solution. This tutorial will guide you through the process so you can enjoy access to your favorite online platforms without privacy concerns.
OpenVPN is an open-source virtual private network (VPN) application. It is a powerful tool that allows you to connect securely to your server from anywhere in the world, and use this server as a VPN.
To run an OpenVPN server, we will run a preconfigured Gcore Cloud OpenVPN instance. The main advantage of this approach is that it saves you time and effort: your VPN server is ready for use in under five minutes. You simply need to create an instance, download the OpenVPN configuration, and install OpenVPN Connect on your mobile device to connect to the server. No manual manipulations are required in the command line.
First, let’s create a virtual machine with an OpenVPN server:
Wait for five minutes after the virtual machine is powered on. You can then download the OpenVPN configuration, which will allow you to connect to the OpenVPN server.
On your mobile device, open a web browser and type the virtual machine’s public IP address in the address bar, as follows:
http://<your_public_ip_address>
Here’s how that will look:
Once you type the IP address and press Enter, the configuration file is immediately downloaded to your device.
How you download the OpenVPN Connect application depends on your device. If you have an Android device, go to the OpenVPN Connect page in the Google Play Store and click Install. If you have an iOS device, go to the OpenVPN Connect page in the App Store and click Install.
Once the application is installed, use the OpenVPN configuration that you downloaded in Step 2 to connect to your OpenVPN server.
Finally, you need to to apply the OpenVPN configuration to the OpenVPN Connect application.
Congratulations! You can now access any online service anywhere in the world while maintaining your personal privacy.
OpenVPN provides a quick and easy workaround for accessing banned services, including Instagram, Facebook, and Telegram. Using a preconfigured Gcore Cloud OpenVPN instance is a reliable option, allowing you to enjoy unrestricted internet access wherever you are in the world.
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