Install OpenVPN on a Synology NAS

1. Disable IPv6

2. Open your Synology control panel

Total infrastructure ownership

All the hardware used to operate OVPN is owned by us. All VPN servers operate without hard drives as the operating system only resides in RAM.

3. Click Network

4. Click Network Interface tab in the menu

5. If you have earlier VPN-profiles you need to delete them before proceeding

If you do not have any earlier VPN profiles, you can go to the next step.

6. Create VPN profile

Click Create and choose Create VPN profile.

Choose OpenVPN (via importing a .ovpn file) as your VPN Connection Method. Go to the next step.

7. Choose server

8. Enter your login credentials

Then click Next.

9. Continue configuration

In the next step, you need to enter the advanced settings. Make sure the following settings are chosen:

10. Connect

It is now time to connect to OVPN. Choose OVPN in the network interface list and click Connect

11. Finished

You should now see your Status as Connected. If not, contact customer support and we will help you get started.