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Docker OpenVPN

OpenVPN server in a Docker container

Remote Access & VPN ★ 9.1k stars Medium setup MIT

Docker OpenVPN packages an OpenVPN server with helper scripts for easy certificate generation and client provisioning. It is a popular way to run a personal VPN with minimal effort.

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Key features

  • Containerized OpenVPN
  • Scripted client provisioning
  • Data volume persistence
  • Easy to back up

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 9.1k GitHub stars
  • Written in Shell

Is Docker OpenVPN secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for Docker OpenVPN's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

Docker OpenVPN replaces

Self-hosted NordVPN alternatives

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