Madarson IT Secure VPN Server on Hardened Ubuntu 26.04 LTS

This is a repackaged open source software product. Additional charges apply for the VPN server service and ongoing maintenance of this deployment.

Deploy a production-ready, self-hosted OpenVPN appliance that configures itself automatically on first boot. Every instance generates its own unique encryption key set - no two deployments ever share the same root of trust. Unlike manual OpenVPN installations that require generating a Certificate Authority, server certificates, Diffie-Hellman parameters, and individual client profiles, this appliance handles the entire PKI lifecycle automatically.

Many pre-built VPN AMIs ship with baked-in certificates shared across every customer who launches the same image. This means a compromise of one instance exposes the cryptographic trust chain for all deployments. Our approach eliminates that risk entirely - each instance creates a fresh, independent PKI on first boot, so your VPN server's cryptographic identity is unique from the moment it launches.

• Unique Security Per Deployment - Each instance automatically generates independent encryption keys on first boot, ensuring no shared credentials across customers or deployments.
• Zero-Configuration Setup - Deploy the instance, connect over SSH once to retrieve your starter connection profile, and you are online in minutes. No manual key generation, no certificate management, no complex server tuning.
• Modern Encryption Standards - AES-256 and TLS 1.3 protect every connection with industry-standard cryptography.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility - Works with the free OpenVPN Connect app on Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
• Built-In Intrusion Protection - Automatically monitors and blocks suspicious login attempts without manual intervention.
• Automatic Security Patching - The underlying OS stays protected against newly discovered vulnerabilities without manual maintenance.
• Production-Grade Networking - Reliable connectivity persists through reboots and updates with no manual intervention required.

• Remote Team Access - A 15-person consulting firm gives each contractor a unique .ovpn profile so access can be revoked instantly when an engagement ends, without regenerating keys for the entire team.
• Site-to-Site Connectivity - Connect branch offices with encrypted tunnels that each maintain their own independent key material.
• Public Wi-Fi Protection - Developers and remote workers route traffic through their own private VPN rather than trusting hotel or airport networks.
• Sensitive Data Transfer - Establish private encrypted channels for regulated data that must remain within your AWS VPC rather than traversing third-party SaaS infrastructure.

1. Launch the instance from AWS Marketplace.
2. Ensure your security group allows inbound TCP port 22 (SSH) and UDP port 1194 (OpenVPN).
3. Wait under a minute for first-boot initialization to complete.
4. Connect over SSH - you will see a welcome message pointing to your setup guide.
5. Retrieve your starter .ovpn connection profile directly from the server.
6. Install the free OpenVPN Connect app on your device.
7. Import the profile and connect.

Full instructions are available on-instance at /usr/share/doc/secure-vpn-server/README.md.

Deploys as a standard EC2 instance within your VPC. Use EC2 Instance Connect for secure SSH access directly from the AWS console. Leverage AWS Security Groups to control inbound access to your VPN server. All traffic stays within your AWS infrastructure - no data leaves your VPC to reach a third-party VPN provider.

For managing VPN access for a whole team with a web dashboard for self-service certificate issuance, instant revocation, and audit logging, see the Madarson IT Secure VPN Server - Enterprise Management Dashboard Edition on AWS Marketplace .

For authorized deployment only. Comply with applicable data-protection and network security laws in your jurisdiction.

Disclaimer: OpenVPN is a registered trademark of OpenVPN Inc. Ubuntu is a trademark of Canonical Ltd. This offering is provided by Madarson IT and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by OpenVPN Inc. or Canonical Ltd.