How to build your own VPN with Raspberry Pi

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Creating your own VPN on a Raspberry Pi is a relatively straightforward process, involving numerous steps. We’ve put together a short guide that’ll walk you through installing an OS, setting up the VPN, creating users, and logging in using your favorite client.

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How to build your own VPN with Raspberry Pi

How to build your own VPN with Raspberry Pi

Configuring your own VPN is a great way to save a little on a monthly subscription while getting to know the ins and outs of how it all works by setting it all up. This route does come with some risks, however. Since this server will be running on your home network and will be accessible from outside, you’ll need to make sure everything on your LAN is secure.

Installing the Raspbian OS

Installing a VPN

Adding a user to the VPN

Connecting to the VPN

The Raspberry Pi 4 is the latest iteration of the small computer from Raspberry, offering considerable computing performance for such a small package.

Samsung’s EVO MicroSD range is excellent. The 32GB card is perfect for installing Raspbian OS, any apps we need on the device, and more.

We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example:

1.Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service).

2.Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad.

We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.

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Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He’s been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at@RichEdmonds.