If you’re looking to set up a VPN server on your VPS, Hosteons provides a free and open-source Bash script that allows you to install either OpenVPN or WireGuard with a single command. The script supports most popular Linux distributions and is compatible with all KVM VPS from Hosteons.
Supported Operating Systems
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Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04
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Debian 11 and above
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AlmaLinux 8 / 9
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CentOS 7 / 8
Features
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Install either OpenVPN or WireGuard by choosing from a simple menu
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Fully automated installation process
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Secure configuration with encryption best practices
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Client configuration file automatically generated
How to Use the Script
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SSH into your VPS as root
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Run the following commands:
wget https://raw.githubusercontent.com/hosteons/vpn-oneclick-installer/main/vpn_installer.sh
chmod +x vpn_installer.sh
./vpn_installer.sh
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Follow the on-screen prompt to select either OpenVPN or WireGuard.
Output
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If you select OpenVPN, the client config will be saved as:
/root/client.ovpn
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If you select WireGuard, the client config will be saved as:
/root/client.conf
You can then download and import the config into a compatible VPN client like OpenVPN Connect or WireGuard.
Additional Notes
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On some systems (e.g., AlmaLinux), OpenVPN may not auto-start with systemd. In that case, start it manually with:
openvpn --config /etc/openvpn/server.conf
GitHub Repository
Source Code and Documentation:
https://github.com/hosteons/vpn-oneclick-installer
