Is it possible to set up a dedicated server through openvpn?
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I have dedicated servers on my laptop for waw, mw3, black ops 1, and black ops 2 and usually host them with my ipv4 but put a password on it just to play with friends. But i have a want it to be an open server without the risk of getting ddosed or my public ip being exposed. I read on the forum that you can host a server with openvpn to avoid this, so my question is to get help to set up openvpn for the server, so i can make the server open and anyone could join without the risk of my ip being shown. I made some post in the discord but either got baited or spammed laugh emoji's at, so i thought the professional way would be to ask on here. If anyone can help me set up openvpn to host a server with, id really appreciate it. I already have my server set up and it works and everything, no issues. But i want to put openvpn on it to keep my ip hidden, thanks.
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You can host servers with OpenVPN or any VPN that supports P2P and port forwarding, but make sure you use a configuration that supports P2P, as ports are required to host servers. The only problem is that there is still a way to see your actual IP since your ports are open through the VPN. The best choice is to pay for a VPS instead and host with that. It doesn't use your connection and can run 24/7.
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RedxSkull I thought open vpn would keep me safe? All I want to do is host a bot warfare server without my data being at risk. I heard openvpn could help because its free and money is tight. I saw most people that host a server run it off there own ipv4, so i just don't want to get hacked
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While the average PC user won't see your IP and will only see the VPN address, an experienced malicious user can find a way to expose the real IP because ports are open, causing a vulnerability. I'm just letting you know that using a VPN is not foolproof due to this, so it's up to you. Malicious players attack servers just to troll and for fun most of the time.
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RedxSkull Well i don't keep the servers open 24/7. So i really don't think i'm at risk. Plus its just a bot warfare server. What could they get by accessing my ip? I could care less if i get ddosed, but anything past that is concerning. I'm guessing there is no free way to be safe proof? also If you could help me set up openvpn id really appreciate it
