Trying to set up OpenVPN on Raspberry Pi, but it's a mess

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Trying to set up OpenVPN on Raspberry Pi, but it's a mess

Velocity

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so over all these dumb tutorials. they're like just follow the steps and it'll work but nope. certificates, configs, ports, firewall - nothing lines up with my stuff. tried a bunch of guides same exact problem. the vpn either won't connect at all or it dies after like a minute. has anyone actually gotten this to work without losing their mind? tbh i just want a simple vpn i can host myself and i keep messing it up
 
Had a similar nightmare, spent like 2 days just chasing configs and ports that didn't match. eventually gave up and went with wireguard, waaay simpler rn. if you want something that actually works without a PhD in networking, might wanna try that.
 
been doing this 3 years and honestly I've lost my mind more than once, so nope. Setup VPNs on Pi always feels like chasing ghosts, especially with all the conflicting tutorials out there. Honestly, if you just want it to work, consider switching to wireguard, way less headache and way more reliable.
 
just my 2 cents: wireguard is definitely easier but still not immune to the same config nightmares, especially if you're not careful with keys and ports. yeah it's simpler but don't think it's foolproof either, especially on Pi. I'd say keep at it or maybe try a pre-made image if you just want basic VPN without the headache.
 
haha yeah setup VPNs on Pi feels like trying to tame a wild beast sometimes. I actually got mine working in like an hour once, but I swear I must have had a secret cheat sheet or something cause most of these guides just confuse
 
Been messing with VPNs on Pi for like 2 years now and I swear every time I think I got it figured out something breaks or I forget a tiny detail. one time I finally got mine running smooth but then I changed the network and boom, had to start all over again. feels like a never-ending puzzle.
 
bruh, if u stuck with configs and certificates, try using PiVPN. it automates most of the setup and handles certs, ports, firewall stuff, so u don't gotta sweat the tiny details.
 
Haha, man, I once spent a whole weekend trying to get OpenVPN working on my Pi, ended up just throwing in the towel and installing PiVPN. Honestly, that thing saved me a ton of head scratching and just worked. sometimes the easiest way is just to let the automation do its thing.
 
Haha, man, I swear these tutorials are like those weird IKEA furniture manuals where half the parts are missing. I once spent like a whole day messing with configs, only to find out I had the wrong port open the whole time. Ended up just smashing the whole thing and using PiVPN instead, so much easier.
 
No way it has to be that complicated if you follow a good step-by-step, I've done it a bunch of times on Pi's and it's usually smooth. Smh people get overwhelmed cause they try to overthink or skip basics. Keep it simple, double check configs, and it'll work.
 
been messing with Pi VPNs for a while. kinda same mess when i first tried, but then I realized I was overcomplicating it, just needed to follow a simple guide step by step. once I kept it basic, it went smooth.
 
Honestly, I think people make it seem way harder than it is. You keep messing with Pi VPNs, and maybe it's just about sticking to a clean, simple setup instead of trying to add all the bells and whistles right away. Sometimes less is more, especially with Pi stuff.
 
That's easy to say but sometimes the hardware or network environment makes it a pain, not just the setup. It's not always just about keeping it simple, sometimes u gotta troubleshoot a lot more.
 
Disagree on that, I think it can be pretty straightforward if you follow a solid guide but my experience was a lot messier than just sticking to the basics. sometimes it's not about overcomplicating but more about the hardware compatibility and network stuff which can turn into a headache even with the simplest setup. everyone's environment is different so what works for one might not work for another.
 
different angle: maybe the real issue is u trying to do too much at once? sometimes u gotta strip it down and just get the basics right rn. how much of ur setup is custom and how much is just following a guide?
 
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