Setting up manual OpenVPN connection

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A manual OpenVPN connection can only be established to your organization's private gateway (server with a dedicated IP).

There are several reasons why you might choose to set up a manual OpenVPN connection to the NordLayer service instead of using the official application:

  • Connect to a NordLayer private gateway VPN on legacy devices, niche operating systems, or devices with limited app support without needing the official NordLayer app.
  • Access a NordLayer private gateway VPN in scenarios where the official NordLayer application cannot be used.

How to set up manual OpenVPN credentials

Note

Only specific roles can generate manual connection credentials: Owner, Impersonated Owner, Delegated Administrator, and Administrator.

  1. Visit the Members page, find a specific Member who needs to use a manual OpenVPN connection.
  2. Click on the member profile and head to the Member's devices tab.
  3. Click on Create manual device configuration button.

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  1. Create, copy and distribute the manual connection configuration credentials to Member in question.
Important Notes

  • There is a maximum limit of six devices overall (including regular devices and manual configurations).

  • You can view or delete the created credentials at any time.

  • All guides for OpenVPN manual setups for major operating systems can be found in the General Information section.

  • OpenVPN UDP requires version 2.6. Update your applications or firmware, or use TCP instead.
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