In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to configure a secure OpenVPN server on MikroTik RouterOS! From setting up the VPN bridge and IP pool, generating certificates, configuring firewall rules, and enabling the OpenVPN server — all the way to exporting the client config and connecting via a Windows machine.
Whether you’re enabling remote access for users or securely managing your network, this complete guide has everything you need to get OpenVPN running smoothly on your MikroTik router.
⚡️ What You’ll Learn:
✅ Configure OpenVPN server on RouterOS
✅ Create VPN bridge interface & IP pool
✅ Generate and sign certificates
✅ Apply firewall rules for secure access
✅ Export .ovpn config for clients
✅ Set up Windows OpenVPN client
✅ Configure routing for remote LAN access
📌 Chapters:
00:00 – 🔥 Intro
03:20 – 🌐 VPN Bridge, LAN & Pool Setup
05:23 – 🔏 Certificates (CA, Server, Client)
08:58 – 🛡️ Firewall Rule for OVPN Access
10:34 – ⚙️ OVPN Server Configuration
12:48 – 📤 Exporting Client Config (.ovpn)
14:58 – 💻 Windows Client Setup
17:56 – 🧭 Routing: Default vs Specific Routes
🔐 Why OpenVPN on MikroTik?
OpenVPN offers robust encryption, flexibility, and is supported across multiple platforms. With MikroTik, you can create secure remote access for mobile workers, remote sites, or your own secure tunnel into your home/office LAN.
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