#Private internet access with openvpn how to#
#Private internet access with openvpn zip file#

Make sure you change the port to match what you found in the OpenVPN config. Return to your window with DSM open and enter the information into the Create profile window. Look for the line that starts with remote and then an address and port. There are a few bits of information we want from the file. You may wish to select one that is geographically far. I chose one that is geographically near me. Select the file that matches the server location you wish to use.

#Private internet access with openvpn zip file#

For the server address, remember that zip file you downloaded? In that file is a bunch of.

Now give the profile a name you’ll recognize. Now this is where things diverge from existing directions. You’ll want to click Create from the top menu and then Create VPN profile. From there, select the Network Interface option. Open the Control Panel then select Network. Second, log-in to your Synology running 6.2. Unzip that file and keep the resulting folder handy. Everything worked fine from my other devices, but the Synology would not successfully authenticate.įirst, download the files from PIA as described in the directions linked to before. I tried recreating the connection, resetting my password, and yes, even turning the NAS off and on again. Except, things didn’t work!Įvery time I went to connect the VPN connection in the Network control panel I was met with a connection error. I found some directions for setting this up with the Synology DSM software version 6.1 and since I didn’t perceive much difference between 6.1 and 6.2 as a user I followed the directions.

#Private internet access with openvpn how to#

Since I also use my Synology NAS to transfer content I wanted to figure out how to make that device also take advantage of my VPN account. The PIA iOS and Mac apps are easy to set up and use. Having the extra – if not essential – security layer regarding my web traffic is something I’ve been wanting for a while now. I do a lot of traveling and work in various places away from home. I recently signed-up for Private Internet Access‘ (PIA) VPN service.

Instead, follow the directions here with the following edits ( from /u/cossadone on Reddit) to your openVPN config file of choice. Following the directions I wrote below will not work. Update 29, November 2020 – There’s been a change in how PIA connects.