Managing users of client VPN

You are able to use different authentication mechanisms with the client VPN service.

It supports both LDAP and Radius (which in turn will support many other mechanisms such as 2FA and so on). The scope of this support article will only include local users.

Add a user

To add a user, using the VPN WebGUI.

  • Login to the VPN management interface.

  • Press System and then User manager in the main menu.

  • Press the +Add button.

  • Enter a username (firstname.lastname is common).

  • Enter a full name.

  • Enter a password and verify it.

  • Check the Click to create a user certificate checkbox.

  • Copy the username to the descriptive name field under create certificate for user.

  • Press Save.

Remove a user

To remove a user, using the VPN WebGUI.

  • Login to the VPN management interface.

  • Press System and then User manager in the main menu.

  • Mark the checkbox in front of the user you want to remove.

  • Press Delete button on the bottom.

Note

A deleted user will not disconnect immediately from the VPN. If that’s needed for any reason, do so by pressing Status and then OpenVPN in the main menu, and then pressing the cross (x) next to the user.