I have been in the media field for fourteen years, helping different global customers by streaming videos and utilizing secure environments. We have been using OpenVPN Access Server for around nine years now. Initially, we were using more traditional VPN solutions where we had to control the passwords carefully and be very cautious about whom to share those credentials with. Then we came across OpenVPN Access Server, which provides a self-hosted version for organizations, allowing us to avoid directly exposing internal applications to the Internet and instead offers a more secure channel between them. Our engineers work on laptops and used VPNs to connect to the Internet and the company network, which exposed internal applications. Instead, OpenVPN Access Server provides a controlled environment where engineers and vendors globally can access applications securely. With MFA implementation, it is very secure, using SSOs and encrypted secure tunnels, ensuring that if someone attempts to reach internal applications, everything is handled properly without compromising security, as access is granted only after extensive validation, verification, and authentication. It saves our environment and makes work easier by allowing LDAP integration for authentication where group members easily gain access to platforms necessary for their work. In our organization, we work on various infrastructures such as production Kubernetes clusters, AWS VPCs, internal Grafanas, and Kibanas, alongside ServiceNow integrations and multiple customer environments with thousands of SSH servers and various monitoring platforms and APIs. Having everything exposed to the Internet would pose a significant threat. Therefore, OpenVPN Access Server acts as a middle layer between our environments and the Internet, allowing access to applications only based on defined roles and granular rules tailored to the users' needs. For instance, our SREs can make changes on YAML and JSON files, while SROs can only read without making changes, ensuring secure access levels based on expertise. Vendors are granted access for their specific needs as well, making our work environment well-managed and organized. Recently, while working on the Olympics, there was a requirement involving two sets of customers; one was using OpenVPN Access Server, and the other was utilizing Cisco Secure. We were working with different tools for monitoring and needed to provide access through secure means to prevent data exposure. If security is compromised in any server, it can lead to threats and data breaches, so all data passing through environments must be monitored effectively by a specific set of individuals. When something goes wrong, those tasked with handling it must ensure that they investigate, troubleshoot, and fix any issues. Our team had three SREs working during this period, equipped to resolve high-severity events. The customer was simultaneously granted access to monitor data flows on their platform while management required detailed oversight on the services, encryption tests, and necessary adjustments. The environments were suitably hosted on Kubernetes in the cloud, and every team coordinated seamlessly without compromising security, resulting in smooth operations.
Data Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 10
Aug 3, 2026
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is to connect to blocked websites for safety. A specific example of how I use OpenVPN Access Server is when I travel to China and I used to open the VPN server for my real address. I was trying to achieve stable access to sites such as Google and YouTube in mainland China, and OpenVPN Access Server helped with that because it is very stable. Additionally, I use OpenVPN Access Server for my real IP address in my country. Another main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is that I use it when I am in a public area to connect with Go. It helps me to feel safe.
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is setting up security in a company where some private resources are not accessible, and some remote employees can use it as well. A specific example of how I use OpenVPN Access Server for this purpose is that we gave OpenVPN Access Server access to every employee and put a firewall behind our database, which is only accessible by the VPN.
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is that we have our VPN solution centered around this, and we use it for connecting to different VPNs, whether they be internal private subnets that we configured for specific environments. For accessing those, we specifically use OpenVPN Access Server for connecting to VPN, then accessing those boxes and other resources, so it basically provides remote access to private networks over the Internet. A quick specific example of how my team uses OpenVPN Access Server in a day-to-day scenario is that we have a public IP, which is basically our OpenVPN Access Server, over the Internet. Via that, we connect to the VPN tunnel service through the UI agent they provide, and from there, users connect and have access to different private sub-networks, whether they be databases, servers, or Kubernetes clusters, all of which are behind the VPN. To access those, we connect via OpenVPN Access Server. I extensively use OpenVPN Access Server for authentication of our backend services, where how it works is when the token generates, we always validate via the correct VPN route. The encryption engine is also very helpful, and as an SRE, I have set this up, so based on that information, I can say that we have used certain protocols to ensure smooth communication between the client and server. It was easier to set up; it is not that difficult, as we just have to provide proper IPs and addresses and proper permissions to use it. I have utilized the access controls feature of OpenVPN Access Server, which effectively allows us to know who is currently connected, a valuable asset for database-related inquiries in our production environments. The user controls significantly aid in maintaining this oversight. I have used role-defining features within OpenVPN Access Server, which creates a secure approach to enforcing least privilege effortlessly. Currently, we maintain around four roles: help desk, read-only auditors, administrators, and a VP of Engineering who serves as the super administrator. This setup minimizes the risk of unauthorized access or malpractices, allowing for easy group management whereby adding a new person to a group grants them access to all environments.
Manager, Ibms Projects Operations & Corporate Information Technology at Yotta Infrastructure Solutions LLP
Real User
Top 5
Jul 22, 2026
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is that on some of the projects, we are allowing some of the users to access their resources through it. For one of our projects using OpenVPN Access Server, we have given some of the VMs on cloud to access those from the remote locations or from outside the working locations from the office, so the customers use OpenVPN Access Server and then access their resources, and then they can work on those VMs anytime. Another example of my main use case for OpenVPN Access Server would be that it could be for those customers that they are giving their access to their vendors and customers as well, in turn, so they can also access it based on their security elongated or extended to them.
I have used OpenVPN Access Server for around two to three months when I was dealing with client-related work where we needed to utilize this because they were also using the same. To connect with systems, this application was required. Primarily, I was using OpenVPN Access Server for a secure VPN connection. I used OpenVPN Access Server on a VPN for a client where they have a server deployed for the network connection, and it was configured and installed at our end also. Basically, related to big enterprises where we need to work remotely and be secure by using a good VPN, that's why we utilize OpenVPN Access Server, and it was good.
One of the main use cases for OpenVPN Access Server is managing secure remote access for our internal teams and technical engineers who need to connect to our private cloud infrastructure and staging environments. We rely heavily on it to establish stable and secure connections so the team can access the database, internal applications, and server data safely from the server dashboard anywhere in the world. The web admin UI makes it straightforward to manage user access and it integrates well with our existing authentication setup, which saves us a lot of time on the IT support side. Our main way of using OpenVPN Access Server is primarily for security, where it saves us from hacking and prevents data from going outside of our secure connection by using this VPN.
My use case for OpenVPN Access Server is infrastructure VPN for internal company usage. The main reason we use it is because of the user management UI and the visual representation of all the data related to it.
Team Leader at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 10
Mar 26, 2026
My current use case for OpenVPN Access Server is for the security aspect, so I access the servers through the VPN. I disable the public access and only enable the private access.
System Network Administrator at a consultancy with 201-500 employees
Real User
Top 5
Mar 4, 2026
I am currently working with OpenVPN Access Server for approximately 20 users. We use OpenVPN Access Server to connect to our company services from one IP address to secure these connections. OpenVPN Access Server is very lightweight, and the installation process is equally lightweight. Single sign-on is very important for me because it is one of the principles of zero-trust architecture. In this architecture, each user has minimum privilege and uses one login and one password to connect to any services.
DevOps and Site Reliability Engineer at Honey Insurance
Real User
Top 5
Mar 4, 2026
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is to allow our employees to access the private network and external web services that are whitelisted to our network. A specific example of how my team uses OpenVPN Access Server is that developers are accessing private development services, microservices, or resources on AWS, while the business team or sales has access to some specific services launched and implemented on our private network that are closed from internet access. External parties or partners whitelist our IP addresses, and our employees use VPN to access those services as well.
DevSecOps Engineer at a tech company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 5
Mar 3, 2026
My primary use case for OpenVPN Access Server is providing secure, centralized access to hybrid cloud environments. Whenever I set up hybrid cloud infrastructure for clients, deploying Access Server is a natural next step. It acts as a gateway, allowing us to securely connect to the private network for routine administration, system updates, and accessing internal dashboards and tools.
IT Engineer/ Software developer at a tech vendor with 11-50 employees
Real User
Top 20
Jul 19, 2025
Our infrastructure in AWS needed to be accessed only by authorized users. OpenVPN gave us the option to have our employees access the server securely from all over the world.
Our primary use case for OpenVPN is remote connectivity for clients in the mining exploration industry, specifically for winter road and ice road access.
Project Manager at a photography company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Aug 9, 2024
We connect to the OpenVPN using a VPN for any computer not directly connected to our local server. This is necessary because multiple offices need to use the software developed on the local server.
I use OpenVPN Access Server for remote maintenance, enabling secure access to systems. It is also my choice for smart working, providing a reliable and encrypted connection for remote employees. Additionally, I deploy it for site-to-site VPNs, ensuring secure communication between our headquarters and branch offices.
We have a virtual machine set up on Google Cloud. The virtual machine is connected to all our clients. It is connected to OpenVPN, which is connected to Google Cloud. It connects our clients throughout the country. We also have clients in other countries.
It can create an environmentally friendly setting, such as a park or green space, where I can interact with other people and use various tools and resources.
Enterprise Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Real User
Jun 30, 2020
We are a solution provider and the OpenVPN Access Server was one of the products that we used for our customers. It is used to create remote desktop connections into the cloud network, where people who are working from home can share resources with people in the office. When people are working in an office then they have a local network, and OpenVPN expands the network for use externally. We are no longer using this solution because of complaints raised by our customers about security vulnerabilities. The server is now shut down.
OpenVPN is an excellent candidate for establishing secure point-to-point connections between home office locations and satellite locations. It can be configured to limit exposure of the network, from just between the specific endpoints, all the way to full access between local area networks. Performance is consistent and positive. Security has been outstanding, passing some of the greatest tests we've put them to regulating bodies looking for vulnerabilities. If you're looking for a solid solution to establish VPN tunnels between sites, be sure to put OpenVPN on your list to check out.
Infrastructure Administrator at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Real User
Mar 22, 2018
Our primary use case was to give mobile knowledge workers a secure connection across the Internet to our LAN, whether by laptop, mobile tablet or smart phone.
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I have been in the media field for fourteen years, helping different global customers by streaming videos and utilizing secure environments. We have been using OpenVPN Access Server for around nine years now. Initially, we were using more traditional VPN solutions where we had to control the passwords carefully and be very cautious about whom to share those credentials with. Then we came across OpenVPN Access Server, which provides a self-hosted version for organizations, allowing us to avoid directly exposing internal applications to the Internet and instead offers a more secure channel between them. Our engineers work on laptops and used VPNs to connect to the Internet and the company network, which exposed internal applications. Instead, OpenVPN Access Server provides a controlled environment where engineers and vendors globally can access applications securely. With MFA implementation, it is very secure, using SSOs and encrypted secure tunnels, ensuring that if someone attempts to reach internal applications, everything is handled properly without compromising security, as access is granted only after extensive validation, verification, and authentication. It saves our environment and makes work easier by allowing LDAP integration for authentication where group members easily gain access to platforms necessary for their work. In our organization, we work on various infrastructures such as production Kubernetes clusters, AWS VPCs, internal Grafanas, and Kibanas, alongside ServiceNow integrations and multiple customer environments with thousands of SSH servers and various monitoring platforms and APIs. Having everything exposed to the Internet would pose a significant threat. Therefore, OpenVPN Access Server acts as a middle layer between our environments and the Internet, allowing access to applications only based on defined roles and granular rules tailored to the users' needs. For instance, our SREs can make changes on YAML and JSON files, while SROs can only read without making changes, ensuring secure access levels based on expertise. Vendors are granted access for their specific needs as well, making our work environment well-managed and organized. Recently, while working on the Olympics, there was a requirement involving two sets of customers; one was using OpenVPN Access Server, and the other was utilizing Cisco Secure. We were working with different tools for monitoring and needed to provide access through secure means to prevent data exposure. If security is compromised in any server, it can lead to threats and data breaches, so all data passing through environments must be monitored effectively by a specific set of individuals. When something goes wrong, those tasked with handling it must ensure that they investigate, troubleshoot, and fix any issues. Our team had three SREs working during this period, equipped to resolve high-severity events. The customer was simultaneously granted access to monitor data flows on their platform while management required detailed oversight on the services, encryption tests, and necessary adjustments. The environments were suitably hosted on Kubernetes in the cloud, and every team coordinated seamlessly without compromising security, resulting in smooth operations.
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is to connect to blocked websites for safety. A specific example of how I use OpenVPN Access Server is when I travel to China and I used to open the VPN server for my real address. I was trying to achieve stable access to sites such as Google and YouTube in mainland China, and OpenVPN Access Server helped with that because it is very stable. Additionally, I use OpenVPN Access Server for my real IP address in my country. Another main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is that I use it when I am in a public area to connect with Go. It helps me to feel safe.
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is setting up security in a company where some private resources are not accessible, and some remote employees can use it as well. A specific example of how I use OpenVPN Access Server for this purpose is that we gave OpenVPN Access Server access to every employee and put a firewall behind our database, which is only accessible by the VPN.
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is that we have our VPN solution centered around this, and we use it for connecting to different VPNs, whether they be internal private subnets that we configured for specific environments. For accessing those, we specifically use OpenVPN Access Server for connecting to VPN, then accessing those boxes and other resources, so it basically provides remote access to private networks over the Internet. A quick specific example of how my team uses OpenVPN Access Server in a day-to-day scenario is that we have a public IP, which is basically our OpenVPN Access Server, over the Internet. Via that, we connect to the VPN tunnel service through the UI agent they provide, and from there, users connect and have access to different private sub-networks, whether they be databases, servers, or Kubernetes clusters, all of which are behind the VPN. To access those, we connect via OpenVPN Access Server. I extensively use OpenVPN Access Server for authentication of our backend services, where how it works is when the token generates, we always validate via the correct VPN route. The encryption engine is also very helpful, and as an SRE, I have set this up, so based on that information, I can say that we have used certain protocols to ensure smooth communication between the client and server. It was easier to set up; it is not that difficult, as we just have to provide proper IPs and addresses and proper permissions to use it. I have utilized the access controls feature of OpenVPN Access Server, which effectively allows us to know who is currently connected, a valuable asset for database-related inquiries in our production environments. The user controls significantly aid in maintaining this oversight. I have used role-defining features within OpenVPN Access Server, which creates a secure approach to enforcing least privilege effortlessly. Currently, we maintain around four roles: help desk, read-only auditors, administrators, and a VP of Engineering who serves as the super administrator. This setup minimizes the risk of unauthorized access or malpractices, allowing for easy group management whereby adding a new person to a group grants them access to all environments.
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is that on some of the projects, we are allowing some of the users to access their resources through it. For one of our projects using OpenVPN Access Server, we have given some of the VMs on cloud to access those from the remote locations or from outside the working locations from the office, so the customers use OpenVPN Access Server and then access their resources, and then they can work on those VMs anytime. Another example of my main use case for OpenVPN Access Server would be that it could be for those customers that they are giving their access to their vendors and customers as well, in turn, so they can also access it based on their security elongated or extended to them.
I have used OpenVPN Access Server for around two to three months when I was dealing with client-related work where we needed to utilize this because they were also using the same. To connect with systems, this application was required. Primarily, I was using OpenVPN Access Server for a secure VPN connection. I used OpenVPN Access Server on a VPN for a client where they have a server deployed for the network connection, and it was configured and installed at our end also. Basically, related to big enterprises where we need to work remotely and be secure by using a good VPN, that's why we utilize OpenVPN Access Server, and it was good.
One of the main use cases for OpenVPN Access Server is managing secure remote access for our internal teams and technical engineers who need to connect to our private cloud infrastructure and staging environments. We rely heavily on it to establish stable and secure connections so the team can access the database, internal applications, and server data safely from the server dashboard anywhere in the world. The web admin UI makes it straightforward to manage user access and it integrates well with our existing authentication setup, which saves us a lot of time on the IT support side. Our main way of using OpenVPN Access Server is primarily for security, where it saves us from hacking and prevents data from going outside of our secure connection by using this VPN.
I use the solution for higher education resources.
My use case for OpenVPN Access Server is infrastructure VPN for internal company usage. The main reason we use it is because of the user management UI and the visual representation of all the data related to it.
My current use case for OpenVPN Access Server is for the security aspect, so I access the servers through the VPN. I disable the public access and only enable the private access.
I am currently working with OpenVPN Access Server for approximately 20 users. We use OpenVPN Access Server to connect to our company services from one IP address to secure these connections. OpenVPN Access Server is very lightweight, and the installation process is equally lightweight. Single sign-on is very important for me because it is one of the principles of zero-trust architecture. In this architecture, each user has minimum privilege and uses one login and one password to connect to any services.
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is to allow our employees to access the private network and external web services that are whitelisted to our network. A specific example of how my team uses OpenVPN Access Server is that developers are accessing private development services, microservices, or resources on AWS, while the business team or sales has access to some specific services launched and implemented on our private network that are closed from internet access. External parties or partners whitelist our IP addresses, and our employees use VPN to access those services as well.
My primary use case for OpenVPN Access Server is providing secure, centralized access to hybrid cloud environments. Whenever I set up hybrid cloud infrastructure for clients, deploying Access Server is a natural next step. It acts as a gateway, allowing us to securely connect to the private network for routine administration, system updates, and accessing internal dashboards and tools.
It was exceptionally easy to install and configure. It works well.
I use OpenVPN Access Server to restrict access to internal AWS-hosted resources.
Our infrastructure in AWS needed to be accessed only by authorized users. OpenVPN gave us the option to have our employees access the server securely from all over the world.
My main use case for OpenVPN Access Server is access to private subnets.
Our primary use case for OpenVPN is remote connectivity for clients in the mining exploration industry, specifically for winter road and ice road access.
We connect to the OpenVPN using a VPN for any computer not directly connected to our local server. This is necessary because multiple offices need to use the software developed on the local server.
We use the solution to access FTP pages and file sharing.
We use the solution to communicate with our servers located in the office.
I use OpenVPN Access Server for remote maintenance, enabling secure access to systems. It is also my choice for smart working, providing a reliable and encrypted connection for remote employees. Additionally, I deploy it for site-to-site VPNs, ensuring secure communication between our headquarters and branch offices.
We use the product for secure remote access, including WiFi and IoT device security.
We have a virtual machine set up on Google Cloud. The virtual machine is connected to all our clients. It is connected to OpenVPN, which is connected to Google Cloud. It connects our clients throughout the country. We also have clients in other countries.
I use OpenVPN Access Server to access certain networks from home or external locations.
We use the solution to access remote services.
I used OpenVPN Access Server for personal use for VPN access, such as browsing the internet with the Brave Internet browser.
I used the solution to deploy a tunnel to limit lateral movement in a specific network.
I use OpenVPN Access Server for my private network area and analytics. It makes it easier to log into my network.
The primary use case for me is to encrypt my traffic to the Internet and protect my privacy on my home network.
It can create an environmentally friendly setting, such as a park or green space, where I can interact with other people and use various tools and resources.
In our country, there is a problem with accessing some sites. Therefore, we need to use OpenVPN. We also use it to access our server.
We primarily use the solution for a secure VPN connection.
We provide support services to customers. For some customers we do remote support, we can log in to their VPN via the OpenVPN Access Server.
Initially, we implemented this OpenVPN client. We have Google Authenticator with OpenVPN, so we have multifactor authentication for the users.
I primarily use Open VPN Access Server as a remote-access VPN to log into our infrastructure.
We use OpenVPN Access Server to connect from site to site from our data center to our customer site and to dial and access our VPN to our network.
I mainly use OpenVPN for remote access.
We've been using OpenVPN Access Server for node accessing.
We are a solution provider and the OpenVPN Access Server was one of the products that we used for our customers. It is used to create remote desktop connections into the cloud network, where people who are working from home can share resources with people in the office. When people are working in an office then they have a local network, and OpenVPN expands the network for use externally. We are no longer using this solution because of complaints raised by our customers about security vulnerabilities. The server is now shut down.
OpenVPN is an excellent candidate for establishing secure point-to-point connections between home office locations and satellite locations. It can be configured to limit exposure of the network, from just between the specific endpoints, all the way to full access between local area networks. Performance is consistent and positive. Security has been outstanding, passing some of the greatest tests we've put them to regulating bodies looking for vulnerabilities. If you're looking for a solid solution to establish VPN tunnels between sites, be sure to put OpenVPN on your list to check out.
Our primary use case was to give mobile knowledge workers a secure connection across the Internet to our LAN, whether by laptop, mobile tablet or smart phone.