Update Certificate files for OpenVPN – email transcript – web view
OpenVPN have recently added OpenSSLv3 support which is an important update. Its important that we always stay up to date with the latest updates, so we have updated our OpenVPN configuration and our SSL certificate files to include support for OpenSSLv3, this means you are now required to update your configuration file to take into account the updated certificate.
We have tried to make the update as straight forward as possible, please refer to the following update information.
Windows Users:
If you are still running our old OpenVPN Assistant software or version 2.3.x of OpenVPN you need to update. You should uninstall the OpenVPN Assistant software and your old version of OpenVPN from your computer and then fetch our latest app from here: https://www.vpnuk.net/setup/setup-windows-10-overview/setup-windows-vpnuk-software/
If you would prefer to install OpenVPN GUI you can do so from here: https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/ and install our config file from here: https://clientcp.vpnuk.info/vpnuk/clients/device_script.php?t=od
VPNUK 1.2.2 for Windows Users:
If you are using our new app, v1.2.2 it should have auto updated, no action is required. If the auto update has not taken place for you yet, you can force an update. There are a couple of ways of doing this.
1. Go to Start type VPNUK and then Right click onto our app and choose ‘Run as Administrator’
2. The second method to force an update is a bit extreme but it works, uninstall the app (inc openvpn 2.5.3 and all user data) and then reinstall, that will force an update.
Android Users:
The VPNUK Android App will have auto updated, no action is required. If the auto update has not taken place for you yet, you can force an update by uninstalling and reinstalling, that will force an update: https://www.vpnuk.net/vpnuk-android/
Amazon Users:
The VPNUK Amazon App will have auto updated, no action is required. If the auto update has not taken place for you yet, you can force an update by uninstalling and reinstalling, that will force an update: https://www.vpnuk.net/setup/setup-amazon/
iOS users:
There has been a fault with the iOS app not auto updating, we are currently investigating the issue. We recommend to use an L2TP connection for the time being: https://www.vpnuk.net/setup/setup-ipad/setup-ipad-l2tp/
MacOS Tunnelblick / Viscosity Users:
You can delete your existing configuration file from the VPN Details > Configurations window by clicking onto the – (minus-sign) at the bottom of the list.
You can then download and install the new configuration file from: https://clientcp.vpnuk.info/vpnuk/clients/device_script.php?t=od
Linux Users:
You can download the new configuration file from: https://clientcp.vpnuk.info/vpnuk/clients/device_script.php?t=od
Go to your VPN Settings and click onto CA Certificate field. Navigate to the new configuration file and click Open. You can now save the changes and connect.
Standalone OpenVPN Users (Windows/Android/iOS):
Delete your existing OpenVPN configuration.
You can then download and install the new configuration file from: https://clientcp.vpnuk.info/vpnuk/clients/device_script.php?t=od
ASUS Routers:
You can then download and install the new configuration file from: https://clientcp.vpnuk.info/vpnuk/clients/device_script.php?t=od
Login to your ASUS router administration and and go to VPN > VPN Client > OpenVPN > Edit. Upload the new configuration file and click OK. You can then click onto the Activate button to connect.
OpenWRT Routers:
Download the latest configuration file from here: https://clientcp.vpnuk.info/vpnuk/clients/device_script.php?t=owrt
Login to your OpenWRT administration area and go to VPN > OpenVPN > VPNUK > Edit. You can now paste the contents of the ovpn file into the VPNUK configuration text area then click Save. Return to the Overview and Enable VPNUK to connect.
DD-WRT (Pre-Configured Command) Routers:
Download and open the new configuration file here: https://clientcp.vpnuk.info/vpnuk/clients/device_script.php?t=ddwrt
Login to your DDWRT router administration and go to Administration > Commands. Scroll down to the bottom of the commands pane and click onto the ‘Edit’ button. Remove the existing configuration and replace it with the new one and then click onto Save Startup.
DD-WRT (Client) Routers:
Download the updated certificate file sfrom here: https://www.vpnuk.net/download/68826/
Go to the OpenVPN Client Settings in your DD-WRT administration area
Open the ‘TLS-Auth-Key.txt’ file and enter the contents (as is) into the ‘TLS Auth Key’ area.
Open the ‘CA-Cert.txt’ file and enter the contents (as is) into the ‘CA Cert’ area.
pf Sense Routers:
Downoad your new certificate files here: https://www.vpnuk.net/download/5358/
Login to the pfSense router and go to System > Cert. Manager and remove the old VPNUK certificate.
Click onto the Edit button and paste the contents of the vpnuk-ca.crt file into the Certificate data area.
Go to VPN > OpenVPN > Clients. Scroll down anmd paste the contents of the ta.key file into the TLS Key area, then click Save.