OpenVPN Security Upgrade | MFA & 2FA Authentication
01:00 Enable Two-Step Verification (MFA) for OpenVPN
In this video, you'll learn how to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) alongside traditional username/password login in OpenVPN, adding a powerful layer of security to your VPN access. Perfect for admins and tech enthusiasts, this step-by-step guide walks you through enabling MFA using TOTP (Time-Based One-Time Passwords) or integrating with a RADIUS-based solution.🎙️ English Key Notes & Transcript
Hey guys, Ansar this side. So in this video, we are going to learn step-by-step how you can easily authenticate your OpenVPN using just a username and password. So simply open up your Google Chrome browser and enter your firewall's IP address right there. You'll see an interface that looks something like this, and then you just need to click on OpenVPN. Click on server. You need to do it and authenticate. Click on username and password authentication, after that step appears. you just need to save it. Now, following that, if you want to set up a simple local directory. then click on local directory, click on configure local directory, and right here we're going to enter the name. along with providing the full name as well as entering the correct password. And once that entire process is successfully done, we will just hit done and finally save it. Now, if you want to enable the two-step verification feature on this account, then the process is really straightforward and easy. So all you really need to do is simply click on the add MFA client configuration option, and then just go ahead and hit save. And save it. After doing that, you need to click on configure again, navigate over ...
📋 Overview & Step-by-Step Guide
00:03 Authenticate OpenVPN Using Username & Password
00:10 Access Server Interface & Login
00:29 Save Username & Password Authentication Settings
00:34 Create Local Directory for OpenVPN Users
00:42 Add Username, Full Name & Password
00:51 User Account Configuration Completed
01:00 Enable Two-Step Verification (MFA) for OpenVPN
01:20 Generate MFA Key or QR Code
01:47 MFA Setup Completed Successfully
02:01 Download OpenVPN Client Configuration File
02:16 Import Config File into OpenVPN Client
02:25 Connect OpenVPN Using Username & Password
02:51 OpenVPN Connection Verified
03:03 Connect from External Network (Important Note)
03:17 DHCP Network Limitation Explained
In this video, you'll learn how to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) alongside traditional username/password login in OpenVPN, adding a powerful layer of security to your VPN access. Perfect for admins and tech enthusiasts, this step-by-step guide walks you through enabling MFA using TOTP (Time-Based One-Time Passwords) or integrating with a RADIUS-based solution.
What you'll learn:
How to enable MFA for OpenVPN Access Server via the Admin Web UI (TOTP-based)
Alternative MFA options like RADIUS integration with providers such as Protectimus or miniOrange
Best practices for combining username/password authentication with MFA for enhanced security
A brief overview of what to expect when logging in: first enter credentials, then a one-time code
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