OPENVPN Control Script

This is a simple Python script that allows you to easily interact with your OPENVPN connection.

Introduction

Have you ever found yourself unsure if your VPN is running or struggling to locate the .ovpn file to start the connection? If so, this script is for you! With just a few simple commands, you can start and stop your VPN connection from anywhere in your system without hassle.

Features

• Start and stop your VPN connection with ease.
• Switch between background and terminal modes during VPN operation.
• Dynamic configuration of the .ovpn file path through script arguments.
• No need to remember the location of your .ovpn file.
• If placed in a directory included in the system's PATH, such as /usr/local/bin, it can be executed from anywhere.
• Please note that while the status check feature was initially tailored for TryHackMe OpenVPN, with minor adjustments, it can be adapted for use with other VPN providers.

Installation

1. Download the Script to the System's Command Directory:

   • Open a terminal and execute the following command to download the ovpn file directly from your Git repository to /usr/local/bin:

     sudo wget -O /usr/local/bin/ovpn https://raw.githubusercontent.com/luisleonardo/OpenVPN-Control-Script/main/ovpn

2. Grant Execution Permissions (if necessary):

   • If the script doesn't have execution permissions, you can grant them with the command:

     sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/ovpn

3. Verify Successful Installation:

   • To verify that the installation was successful, you can try executing the script from any directory using the command::

     ovpn --help

Usage

1. Starting OpenVPN (default mode is daemon - change in script vars e needed):

   ovpn start

2. Starting OpenVPN in background mode (daemon):

   ovpn start --daemon

3. Starting OpenVPN in terminal mode:

   ovpn start --terminal

4. Stopping OpenVPN:

   ovpn stop

5. Restarting OpenVPN:

   ovpn restart

6. Checking OpenVPN Status:

   ovpn status

7. Changing the Location of the .ovpn File (requires elevated permissions):

   sudo ovpn --config_file /path/to/new/config.ovpn

8. Help:

   ovpn --help

Changelog

For a detailed account of changes made to the script, refer to CHANGELOG.md in this repository.

License

This project is licensed under the Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). You are free to use and modify the script as you see fit, as long as you provide attribution to the original author.