Install OpenVPN on a Synology NAS

1. Disable IPv6

2. Open your Synology control panel

3. Click Network

4. Click Network Interface tab in the menu

5. If you have earlier VPN-profiles you need to delete them before proceeding

If you do not have any earlier VPN profiles, you can go to the next step.

6. Create VPN profile

Click Create guides.och välj Create VPN profile.

Choose OpenVPN (via importing a .ovpn file) as your VPN Connection Method. Go to the next step.

7. Choose server

8. Enter your login credentials

Profile name	OVPN
Username	Enter your username
Password	Enter your password
Import .ovpn file	The downloaded configuration file
CA certificate	(leave blank)

Then click Next.

9. Continue configuration

In the next step, you need to enter the advanced settings. Make sure the following settings are chosen:

Use default gateway on remote network	Chosen
Allow other network devices to...	Do not choose
Reconnect when the VPN connection is lost	Chosen

10. Connect

It is now time to connect to OVPN. Choose OVPN in the network interface list and click Connect

11. Finished

You should now see your Status as Connected. If not, contact customer support and we will help you get started.