OpenVPN: General troubleshooting | Try Hack Me Help Center (2024)

FAQs

Why is my TryHackMe VPN not working? ›

First, check your connection to your home network -- are you a long way away from the router? Is your internet connection usually noticeably faster than when connecting to the TryHackMe network? If so, go to the TryHackMe Access page and ensure your chosen VPN server is closest to you geographically.

Check OpenVPN Status

The first place to check is Status > OpenVPN, which displays the connection status for each OpenVPN instance. If a VPN is connected, waiting, reconnecting, etc, it is indicated on that screen. For more information, see OpenVPN Server and Client Status.

Your VPN software might be outdated. Your VPN settings might not be configured correctly. You might have poor internet connectivity or an intermittent network connection. The problem may not be a VPN issue at all – but it might be your internet connection preventing your VPN from connecting.

Verify that the server can be reached by its IP address

In some cases, DNS records may have problems. Try accessing the OpenVPN Access Server web interface by its public IP address in your web browser directly. For example, if your server has the IP address, 123.45. 67.89, then try: https://123.45.67.89.

Install the app for your operating system. Import the connection profile from your VPN provider. (Optional) Customize the app settings if needed. You're ready to go with a fast, secure connection.

To run OpenVPN, you can: Right click on an OpenVPN configuration file (.ovpn) and select Start OpenVPN on this configuration file. Once running, you can use the F4key to exit. Once running in a command prompt window, OpenVPN can be stopped by the F4 key.

What is the root password for OpenVPN? ›

appliance/ to login as root and run the setup. Once the setup completes it says "login with 'openvpn' and the password used to login to this Unix machine" or something to that effect. Then navigating to the Admin WebUI I use "openvpn" as user and "openvpnas" as the password.

Re: Default root password

The username is root, the password is openvpnas.

Check if Your VPN Connection Is Blocked

Test multiple server locations: Connect to different server locations offered by your VPN provider. If you can bypass restricted websites, then your VPN is working. Check for connection failures: When establishing a VPN connection, note any error messages or connection failures.

One of the most common reasons is a weak or unstable Wi-Fi connection. If your Wi-Fi signal is weak or unstable, it can cause your VPN to disconnect or not connect at all. Additionally, if you're using a public Wi-Fi network, it might be blocking VPN connections.

Ensure that all the details including server address, username, password and protocols are entered correctly. Change VPN server or protocol: Try connecting to a different VPN server or change the connection protocol. Some servers or protocols might be blocked or slow in your region.

Why do VPNs get blocked? VPNs typically get blocked due to government censorship, copyright concerns, streaming location restrictions, or school and workplace restrictions.