Why Choose BaCloud VPS for VPN?

BaCloud offers reliable VPS servers that are perfect for setting up your own VPN. With support for TUN/TAP, the essential feature needed for VPN functionality, users can configure a secure and private connection. Additionally, BaCloud provides flexible payment options, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, ensuring privacy and convenience for customers worldwide.

Bacloud offers 4 locations: Lithuania, Netherlands, USA/Chicago and the United Kingdom.

Benefits of Using a VPS for VPN

• Enhanced Privacy: Your data remains secure and encrypted.

• Bypass Geo-Restrictions: Access region-locked content easily.

• Faster Speeds: Get dedicated resources for a seamless VPN experience.

• Flexible Payment Options: Pay with crypto for extra anonymity.

Setting Up a VPS for VPN: WireGuard & OpenVPN Guide

1. Installing and Configuring WireGuard on VPS

Step 1: Install WireGuard

Run the following command on your VPS:

sudo apt update && sudo apt install wireguard -y

Step 2: Generate Keys

wg genkey | tee privatekey | wg pubkey > publickey

Save the generated private and public keys for configuration.

Step 3: Configure WireGuard

Edit the WireGuard configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/wireguard/wg0.conf

Paste the following, replacing <PRIVATE_KEY> and <PEER_PUBLIC_KEY>:

[Interface]
PrivateKey = <PRIVATE_KEY>
Address = 10.0.0.1/24
ListenPort = 51820

[Peer]
PublicKey = <PEER_PUBLIC_KEY>
AllowedIPs = 10.0.0.2/32
Endpoint = <CLIENT_IP>:51820

Save and exit the file.

Step 4: Enable WireGuard

sudo systemctl enable wg-quick@wg0
sudo systemctl start wg-quick@wg0

2. Installing and Configuring OpenVPN on VPS

Step 1: Install OpenVPN and Easy-RSA

sudo apt update && sudo apt install openvpn easy-rsa -y

Step 2: Set Up Certificate Authority

make-cadir ~/openvpn-ca && cd ~/openvpn-ca
source vars
./clean-all
./build-ca

Step 3: Generate Server Keys and Certificates

./build-key-server server
./build-dh
openvpn --genkey --secret keys/ta.key

Step 4: Configure OpenVPN

Copy and edit the OpenVPN server configuration file:

sudo cp /usr/share/doc/openvpn/examples/sample-config-files/server.conf.gz /etc/openvpn/
cd /etc/openvpn/
sudo gzip -d server.conf.gz
sudo nano server.conf

Modify the file to match your VPN requirements, then save and exit.

Step 5: Start OpenVPN

sudo systemctl start openvpn@server
sudo systemctl enable openvpn@server

Conclusion

Setting up a VPN on a VPS provides a secure and private connection, bypassing restrictions and enhancing online privacy. With BaCloud’s TUN/TAP-enabled VPS, configuring WireGuard or OpenVPN is straightforward and efficient. Additionally, with the ability to pay using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, BaCloud ensures a seamless and anonymous VPS hosting experience.

Start your private VPN journey today with BaCloud!