INCORPORATING DEDICATED SERVERS INTO YOUR SELF HOSTED VPN

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If you are running a VPN service for your business or personal use, you may want to consider incorporating dedicated servers into your setup. A dedicated server is a physical server that is solely dedicated to your use, providing greater control and flexibility over your VPN service.
Each step includes the necessary commands for ease of use. Remember to read and understand each command before executing it. Let's dive into the world of privacy-conscious server setup:

Step 1: Choose a Reliable Hosting Provider

When it comes to privacy and security, selecting the right hosting provider is crucial. Look for one that values privacy, supports open-source software, and offers dedicated server options. These can be carded or bought from vendors, but you may want to purchase them legitimately if you need to rely on it being there for an extended amount of time. I would recommend any hosting providers in any country who is political enemies of the country whose laws you will be breaking, because they're less likely to cooperate with the their law enforcement if it gets to that point.

Step 2: Select Your Server Plan

Consider your requirements for users, bandwidth, and storage capacity. Choose a server plan that aligns with your needs and provides room for growth. Take your time to make an informed decision, and really consider your aspirations because it's a lot better to have extra space than to find yourself struggling to make it all work on the plan you have,

Step 3: Install Your VPN Software

To ensure maximum control and privacy, let's install an open-source VPN software called OpenVPN. We'll assume you're using a Linux-based dedicated server, as Linux is the primary operating system family used by servers.

• Connect to your dedicated server using SSH:
  

  ssh username@server_ip
  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install openvpn

Step 4: Configure Your VPN Server Settings

Now it's time to configure your OpenVPN server:

1. Create a new directory to store your server configuration:
   

   sudo mkdir /etc/openvpn/server

2. Copy the sample configuration file to the server director
   

   sudo cp /usr/share/doc/openvpn/examples/sample-config-files/server.conf.gz /etc/openvpn/server/

3. Uncompress the configuration file:
   

   sudo gzip -d /etc/openvpn/server/server.conf.gz

4. Edit the server configuration file:
   

   sudo nano /etc/openvpn/server/server.conf

5. Uncomment the 'tls-auth' line to enable TLS authentication.
6. Configure other settings as per your requirements.
7. Save and exit the configuration file.

Step 5: Set up Port Forwarding

To allow incoming VPN traffic, you'll need to configure port forwarding on your router:

1. Determine your router's IP address by checking the default gateway:
   

   ip route | grep default

2. Access your router's admin interface using its IP address in a web browser.
3. Locate the port forwarding settings.
4. Create a new port forwarding rule:
   • Protocol: UDP
   • External Port: 1194 (or the port specified in your OpenVPN server configuration)
   • Internal IP: <Your dedicated server's internal IP>
   • Internal Port: 1194 (or the port specified in your OpenVPN server configuration)
5. Save the changes.

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