{"id":2117,"date":"2024-08-14T20:43:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T01:03:47","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-02-02T00:46:18","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T23:46:18","slug":"how-to-install-openconnect-vpn-server-on-ubuntu-22-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\/knowledgebase\/how-to-install-openconnect-vpn-server-on-ubuntu-22-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Linux VPS &#038; VPS Windows Setup Guide | NetCloud24 OpenConnect VPN Server on Ubuntu 22.04"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<header>\n<h1>\u00a0<\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<article>\n<section>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>OpenConnect is an open-source VPN client that supports various VPN protocols, including Cisco&#8217;s AnyConnect. Installing OpenConnect VPN Server on Ubuntu 22.04 provides secure remote access for users. This guide will walk you through the installation process, which can be effectively utilized on a  to ensure a reliable VPN service.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Prerequisites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>An Ubuntu 22.04 server with root access<\/li>\n<li>Basic knowledge of Linux commands<\/li>\n<li>Internet connection for downloading packages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 1: Update Your System<\/h2>\n<p>Start by updating your package list and upgrading existing packages:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt update &amp;&amp; sudo apt upgrade -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 2: Install OpenConnect and Required Packages<\/h2>\n<p>Install OpenConnect along with the necessary dependencies:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo apt install openconnect ocserv -y<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 3: Configure OpenConnect VPN Server<\/h2>\n<p>Next, configure the VPN server settings. Edit the <code>ocserv<\/code> configuration file:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo nano \/etc\/ocserv\/ocserv.conf<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Some important settings to configure include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Set the <code>udp-port<\/code> and <code>tcp-port<\/code> for the server.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust the <code>auth<\/code> settings to specify how users will authenticate.<\/li>\n<li>Set the <code>max-clients<\/code> and <code>max-same-clients<\/code> as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Enable the <code>enable-logging<\/code> option for logging connection attempts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 4: Set Up User Authentication<\/h2>\n<p>You can manage users directly in the <code>ocserv<\/code> configuration or use PAM for authentication. To add a new user, use:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ocpasswd -c \/etc\/ocserv\/ocpasswd username<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace <code>username<\/code> with the desired username, and follow the prompts to set a password.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 5: Start and Enable the OpenConnect Server<\/h2>\n<p>Start the OpenConnect VPN server and enable it to run on boot:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo systemctl start ocserv\r\nsudo systemctl enable ocserv<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 6: Configure Firewall<\/h2>\n<p>Make sure the firewall allows traffic on the necessary ports:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ufw allow 443\/tcp\r\nsudo ufw allow 443\/udp<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Enable the firewall if it is not already enabled:<\/p>\n<pre><code>sudo ufw enable<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 7: Connect to the VPN<\/h2>\n<p>Now that the server is running, you can connect to the VPN using OpenConnect on a client machine:<\/p>\n<pre><code>openconnect https:\/\/your_server_ip<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Replace <code>your_server_ip<\/code> with the actual IP address of your OpenConnect server. Enter your username and password when prompted.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2>Step 8: Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>You have successfully installed the OpenConnect VPN server on Ubuntu 22.04, enabling secure remote access for users. This configuration is particularly effective when deployed on a . For further options, explore various  solutions, including <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPSVirtual Private Server Hosting<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/ie.netcloud24.com\">Windows VPS Hosting UK<\/a> for enhanced security and performance.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n<footer>\n<p>\u00a9 2024 OpenConnect VPN Installation Tutorial. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"post-author-box\" style=\"border-top:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:20px;padding-top:15px;\">\n<p><strong>Author:<\/strong> \u0141ukasz Bodziony<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u0141ukasz Bodziony is the CEO and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">NETCLOUD24<\/a>, a global VPS hosting brand proudly originating from Poland. With extensive experience in cloud computing, virtualization, and server management, he delivers high-performance <strong>Windows VPS<\/strong> and <strong>Remote Desktop Services (RDS)<\/strong> solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and beyond.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>His expertise covers a wide range of technologies, including <strong>Microsoft Azure<\/strong>, <strong>Proxmox VE<\/strong>, <strong>Amazon Web Services (AWS)<\/strong>, and numerous other virtualization and cloud platforms.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Beyond running his hosting business, \u0141ukasz also provides <strong>professional paid server configuration and optimization services<\/strong> for companies and individuals. Outside of work, he is dedicated to caring for his children and building a secure future for them.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you are interested in working with him or need expert assistance with your hosting, cloud environment, or server setup, feel free to reach out via <a href=\"https:\/\/ca.netcloud24.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\">Windows VPS<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 Introduction OpenConnect is an open-source VPN client that supports various VPN protocols, including Cisco&#8217;s AnyConnect. 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