VPN Setup

Accept OpenVPN, provision the VPN, and add VPN users

DuploCloud integrates with OpenVPN by provisioning VPN users that you add to the DuploCloud Portal. OpenVPN setup is a comprehensive process that includes accepting OpenVPN, provisioning the VPN, adding users, and managing connection limits to accommodate a growing team.

Accepting OpenVPN

Accept OpenVPN Free Tier (Bring Your Own License) in the AWS Marketplace:

1. Log into your AWS account. In the console, navigate to: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp?sku=f2ew2wrz425a1jagnifd02u5t.

2. Accept the agreement. Other than the regular EC2 instance cost, no additional license costs are added.

Provisioning the VPN

1. In the DuploCloud Portal, navigate to Administrator -> System Settings.

2. Select the VPN tab.

3. Click Provision VPN.

After the OpenVPN is provisioned, it is ready to use. DuploCloud automates the setup by launching a CloudFormation script to provision the OpenVPN.

The VPN tab on the System Settings page in the DuploCloud Portal

The OpenVPN admin password can be found in the CloudFormation stack in your AWS console.

Managing VPN Connection Limits

To support a growing team, you may need to increase the number of VPN connections. This can be achieved by purchasing a larger license from your VPN provider. Once acquired, update the license key in the VPN's web user interface through the DuploCloud team's assistance. Ensure the user count settings in the VPN reflect the new limit and verify team access to manage these changes efficiently.

Adding or Deleting a VPN User

For instructions to add or delete a VPN user, refer to the DuploCloud User Administration documentation.

Opening a VPN Port

To enable users connected to the VPN to access various services, including databases and ElastiCache, specific ports must be opened:

1. In the DuploCloud Portal, navigate to Administrator -> Tenants.

2. Select the Tenant from the NAME column.

3. Click the Security tab.

4. Click Add. The Add Tenant Security pane displays.

5. From the Source Type list box, select IP Address.

6. From the IP CIDR list box, select your IP CIDR.

7. Click Add.

The Add Tenant Security pane

This comprehensive guide ensures your VPN setup is not only up and running but also scalable to meet the needs of your growing team.