OpenVPN Free Config - Deploy Your Own VPN Server on TierHive VPS

Looking for an OpenVPN free config solution? Setting up your own OpenVPN server gives you complete control over your VPN infrastructure without relying on third-party VPN services. TierHive makes deploying OpenVPN incredibly simple with our 1-click recipe deployment.

What is OpenVPN?

OpenVPN is an open-source VPN protocol that provides secure, encrypted connections between devices and servers. Unlike proprietary VPN services, OpenVPN lets you host your own VPN infrastructure, giving you full control over your data, encryption settings, and network topology.

Why Deploy OpenVPN on Your Own VPS?

  • Free OpenVPN setup - No subscription fees, only pay for your VPS hosting
  • Complete privacy - Your data never goes through third-party VPN providers
  • Full control - Configure encryption, protocols, and access rules exactly how you need
  • Multiple locations - Deploy OpenVPN VPS instances across different regions
  • Custom configurations - Tailor your OpenVPN server to your specific needs

Traditional free VPN services come with limitations, ads, and privacy concerns. By running OpenVPN on your own VPS, you get a professional-grade solution with zero compromises.

How to Deploy OpenVPN on a TierHive VPS

Getting your own OpenVPN server running takes just minutes:

Step 1: Sign Up for TierHive

Create your TierHive account and claim your free credit. New users receive credits toward hourly VPS hosting.

Step 2: Access the Recipes Section

Log in to your TierHive control panel and navigate to Recipes. This is where you'll find pre-configured application deployments.

Step 3: Select the OpenVPN Recipe

Find the OpenVPN recipe in the available deployments. The recipe includes all necessary configurations for a working OpenVPN server.

Step 4: Configure Your OpenVPN Server

Provide your OpenVPN setup details:

  • Server name (for your VPN infrastructure)

Step 5: Choose Your VPS Location and Size

Select the region where your OpenVPN VPS will be hosted. TierHive offers locations across multiple continents, allowing you to host your VPN close to your users.

Choose a VPS plan appropriate for your needs:

  • Starter (for personal use or small teams)
  • Standard (for small offices or growing usage)
  • Professional (for larger organizations)

Step 6: Deploy

Click deploy and TierHive handles everything:

  • VPS provisioning in your chosen location
  • OpenVPN installation and configuration
  • Free config generation for your clients
  • Firewall configuration for security
  • Automatic certificate generation

Your OpenVPN server is ready to use within minutes.

Getting Your OpenVPN Free Config

Once your OpenVPN VPS is deployed:

  • The OpenVPN server installation completes and generates your client configuration
  • Your OpenVPN client configuration file is located at: /etc/openvpn/client/client.ovpn
  • Download the client.ovpn file from your VPS
  • Share the configuration with users who need access
  • Import the config into their OpenVPN client
  • Connect instantly

No complex manual configuration needed. The OpenVPN free config is generated automatically with your deployment.

Important: After the initial configuration completes, your VPS will be turned off. Simply turn it back on from your TierHive control panel to start using your OpenVPN server.

Using Your Free OpenVPN Setup

After deployment, connect from any device:

On desktop - Import the OpenVPN config into OpenVPN GUI or NetworkManager On mobile - Use the official OpenVPN app (iOS/Android) with your config On Linux - Use command line: openvpn /path/to/config.ovpn

Your OpenVPN free config works on any device that supports the OpenVPN protocol.

Why Run OpenVPN on TierHive VPS?

TierHive provides the perfect infrastructure for your OpenVPN server:

  • Hourly billing - Pay only for active usage, pause when not needed
  • Global locations - Deploy your OpenVPN VPS anywhere in the world
  • High performance - Low latency connections for fast VPN speeds
  • Flexible scaling - Upgrade your VPS as your user base grows
  • NAT IP options - Additional privacy and security layers
  • Full root access - Complete control over your OpenVPN configuration

Free OpenVPN vs Paid VPN Services

Running OpenVPN on your TierHive VPS offers advantages over paid VPN services:

  • No monthly subscription fees
  • No data limits or throttling
  • No logging of your connections
  • No app permissions to worry about
  • Complete transparency of what's running on your server

Advanced OpenVPN Configurations

Once deployed, you can:

  • Add multiple OpenVPN free configs for different users
  • Configure user-specific access rules
  • Set up bridged networking for remote office connections
  • Enable compression for faster speeds
  • Implement adaptive compression for variable bandwidth

Security Considerations

Your OpenVPN server setup includes:

  • TLS certificate generation for encrypted control channel
  • Strong encryption ciphers (AES-256-GCM by default)
  • Firewall rules limiting access to OpenVPN ports
  • User authentication via certificate and key files

Getting Started with Your Own OpenVPN Server

Stop relying on third-party VPN services. Deploy your own OpenVPN free config on TierHive today:

  1. Sign up for TierHive
  2. Claim your free credit
  3. Go to Recipes
  4. Select OpenVPN
  5. Configure and deploy
  6. Download your free OpenVPN config
  7. Start using your personal VPN

No technical expertise required. No complicated setup. Just a fast, secure, personal OpenVPN server running on professional VPS infrastructure.

Ready to deploy? Visit TierHive now, sign up, navigate to Recipes, and start your 1-click OpenVPN deployment. Your private VPN is just minutes away.