Setting up OpenVPN on Raspberry Pi for max privacy

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yo just had some privacy worries so thought id post my setup. i went with openvpn on a raspberry pi, mostly to keep my data kinda private and not trust those big vpn companies with everything. tbh self-hosted vpns like this are great if you wanna control your own tunnel and dodge leaks. i used pivpn to set it up quick but you gotta watch out for a couple things. first disable any apps that might leak or fix dns leaks, use dnscrypt-proxy or at least cloudflare dns. also i kept the default udp but tested tcp for streaming too cause it can be more stable. privacy-wise no logs no selling your data but remember your internet stuff is only as safe as your own network security. if you're torrenting or trying to stream geo-blocked things this way you can route only some traffic through the vpn so the rest stays fast. oh and getting a static ip from your isp helps avoid ip leaks and keeps things more private imo. honestly a diy vpn on a pi is cheap works well lets you stay in control and skip the shady stuff big providers do, just gotta keep an eye on your configs and update regularly
 
Spot on. I set up a Pi VPN last year too and felt all safe and clever till I got a random leak in my DNS logs. Turns out no matter how tight you think your setup is, there
 
Been doing this 3 years and I gotta say, self hosting is cool but man, dns leaks are sneaky. I thought I had it locked down till I saw my logs weirdly showing stuff I didnt expect. Always gotta stay on top of those leaks, lol.
 
Yup totally agree, always test your DNS leaks with a tool like dnsleaktest.org after setting up.
 
been doing this 3 years and man, privacy worries never end lol, always gotta keep tweaking those configs and stay paranoid.
 
spot on. i set up a similar thing on my pi a while back and i swear i spent like a week just trying to figure out dns leaks and stuff. ended up doing a full reset and started from scratch, learned a lot along the way lol. now i just double check everything before trusting it.
 
tbh self-hosted vpns like this are great if you wanna control your own tunnel and dodge leaks but honestly I've found that sometimes even with configs right, leaks can happen. had some weird IPv6 leaks that I didn't catch until I tested with multiple tools. so yeah, control's good but gotta be constantly vigilant.
 
Honestly, this sounds like a lot of effort for not much gain if you ask me. Yeah, privacy is good but are you really gonna keep the Pi updated and secured 24/7? Plus, a VPN on a Pi might slow stuff down and sometimes the privacy gains are exaggerated especially if you're not careful with the VPN provider itself. Just a thought, sometimes simpler solutions are better and more reliable
 
different angle: setting up OpenVPN on a Pi isn't just about privacy, it's about control. Sure, it takes some effort but if you wanna avoid trusting big providers with your data, this kinda DIY route can be worth it. Also, with proper setup, the speed hit isn't huge if you're not streaming 4K all day.
 
yep exactly but that's kinda the point. if you're not comfy babysitting it 24/7 maybe just use a provider, but if you want control and privacy, some upkeep is part of the game.
 
different angle: setting up your own VPN on a Pi can be a pain but it kinda feels like you're building your own fortress, so I get the appeal even if it's lowkey a lot of work to keep it safe and running.
 
different angle: setting up your own VPN on a Pi can be a bit of a rabbit hole. sure it gives you control, but it also makes you the target for more scrutiny and potential security holes if you mess up. sometimes relying on a good provider with a solid privacy
 
Last month i spent ages trying to set up my own Pi VPN and ended up with more headaches than privacy lol. do u guys think it's worth the hassle or just go for a legit provider?
 
Yep exactly, I remember trying to do the same thing a while back and ended up spending more time troubleshooting than actually gaining privacy, so now I just stick with a good paid provider
 
different angle: setting up your own VPN on a Pi can be cool for learning but I found it kinda tricky to keep everything locked down properly. after a while I just switched to a trusted paid VPN, it's way easier and honestly more reliable. anyone else go through the same or am I just lazy?
 
ngl been doing this for over 3 years and honestly I think a Pi VPN is kinda overrated if privacy is your main goal. yeah, it's fun messing around, but maintaining it, securing it, constantly patching. bruh, its a pain. a legit provider might not be perfect but they got the infrastructure and support. sometimes, the hassle just isn't worth it.
 
have you considered that for some folks setting up their own VPN on a Pi is more about control and learning than just privacy? I get the hassle, but I think the DIY aspect can be worth it if you're not just after a black box. Sometimes a paid provider feels too opaque to me.
 
I tried setting up my own Pi VPN once, thought I'd be all secure and private, but halfway through I realized I'd spent more time patching and fixing stuff than actually browsing. Honestly, after a few weeks I just got tired and bought a legit VPN service, it's way easier to just pay for peace of mind.
 
Setting up OpenVPN on Raspberry Pi for max privacy lol sounds like a mission. I remember trying it out last year and spent hours tweaking configs, ended up hiding from my own wifi. Crazy how it feels like some secret agent stuff just to keep things private.
 
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