OpenVPN Access Server
Business VPN and Zero Trust Network Access, delivered as self-hosted software (Access Node
OpenVPN Access Server is self-hosted VPN software that businesses deploy on their own infrastructure or cloud accounts, giving them control over configuration, access policies, and private tunneling. It addresses secure remote access for distributed workforces, supporting remote and hybrid employees while helping organizations protect company data and address compliance requirements.
Access Server includes Data Channel Offload (DCO) for kernel-level packet processing, network-level access control, and support for multiple simultaneous authentication systems including local, LDAP, RADIUS, SAML SSO, and TOTP. Additional capabilities include clustering for availability and load capacity, CLI and REST API automation, domain-based routing, a Zero Trust Application Broker for per-application access, certificate lifecycle management, and an Admin Web UI with a self-service Client Web UI. Deployment options cover on-premise, Docker, Hyper-V, VMware ESXi, and major cloud marketplaces, with templates for AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Access Server is packaged with a free plan supporting up to two connections with all features included, a Growth edition with connection-based pricing and a 14-day trial, and a custom Enterprise & IoT edition offering volume discounts, guided onboarding, and 24/7 priority support.
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