title: "Configuring OpenVPN Clients"

path: "/hackers/vpn/clients.html"

id: "hackers/vpn/clients"

In order to use our VPN service, you need a VPN client that supports OpenVPN.

Installation and configuration instructions for your platform:

* [Windows](#windows)

* [macOS](#macos)

* [Ubuntu/Debian Linux](#ubuntu)

<h1 id="windows">Windows</h1>

1. Download the OpenVPN **Windows Installer** from <a href="https://openvpn.net/community-downloads/" target="_blank">this page</a>

2. Execute the OpenVPN Installer

3. When prompted, select these components:


4. When prompted to install a network adapter, click "Install"


5. The setup is now completed


7. Start the OpenVPN GUI application

8. Right click the OpenVPN icon in the bottom right corner of the screen, and click "Import file..."


9. Select the `*.openvpn` file you have downloaded from HackerOne (See [Accessing your VPN Credentials](/hackers/configure-the-hackerone-vpn.html)).


10. Right click the OpenVPN icon in the bottom right corner of the screem, and click "Connect"


11. The VPN should now start connecting.

<h1 id="macos">macOS</h1>

1. Install [Tunnelblick](https://tunnelblick.net/cInstall.html)

2. Start Tunnelblick

3. Find the `*.openvpn` file you have downloaded from HackerOne (See [Accessing your VPN Credentials](/hackers/configure-the-hackerone-vpn.html))

4. Drag it onto the Tunnelblick icon at the top of your screen

5. Click the Tunnelblick icon, and click the HackerOne VPN connection

6. The VPN should now be connected!

<h1 id="ubuntu">Ubuntu/Debian Linux</h1>

**This part needs work!**

* [Ubuntu network manager](https://torguard.net/knowledgebase.php?action=displayarticle&id=53)

* [terminal](https://openvpn.net/index.php/access-server/docs/admin-guides/182-how-to-connect-to-access-server-with-linux-clients.html)

Import the `*.openvpn` file you have downloaded from HackerOne (See [Accessing your VPN Credentials](/hackers/configure-the-hackerone-vpn.html)).

title: "HackerOne VPN Root CA"

path: "/hackers/vpn/root-ca.html"

id: "hackers/vpn/root-ca"

In order to use our VPN Service, we require you to install the HackerOne VPN Root CA.

* [Windows](#windows)

* [macOS](#macos)

* [Ubuntu/Debian Linux](#ubuntu)

* [Firefox](#firefox)\*

<h1 id="windows">Windows</h1>

1. [Download the HackerOne VPN Root CA](https://hackerone-vpn-service.s3.amazonaws.com/hackerone-vpn-service.crt)

2. Double-click on the certificate file


3. Click the "Install Certificate.." button


4. Select "Local Machine" and click "Next"


5. Click the "Yes" button to allow the changes


6. Select "Place all certificates in the following store"


7. From the list, select "Trusted Root Certification Authorities", and click "OK"


8. Click "Finish"


<h1 id="macos">macOS</h1>

1. [Download the HackerOne VPN Root CA](https://hackerone-vpn-service.s3.amazonaws.com/hackerone-vpn-service.crt)

2. Double-click on the certificate file


3. Enter your administrator password.


4. Double-click on the HackerOne VPN certificate in KeyChain Access


5. In the window that appears, set the certificate to "Always Trust"


6. Re-open the certificate in Keychain Access. The VPN Certificate should now be trusted by the operating system.


<h1 id="ubuntu">Ubuntu/Debian Linux</h1>

Execute the following commands in your terminal to download and install the HackerOne Root CA:

1. `cd /usr/local/share/ca-certificates`

2. `sudo wget https://hackerone-vpn-service.s3.amazonaws.com/hackerone-vpn-service.crt`

3. `sudo update-ca-certificates`

You will notice that the command reports it has installed one (or more) new certificates.

The certificate has been successfully added to the Operating System.

<h1 id="firefox">Firefox</h1>

1. [Download the HackerOne VPN Root CA](https://hackerone-vpn-service.s3.amazonaws.com/hackerone-vpn-service.crt)

2. Open Preferences, and go to "Privacy & Security"

3. Scroll down to the "Certificates" section, and click "View Certificates..."


4. Click the "Import..." button


5. Select the "hackerone-vpn-service.crt" file


6. Check "Trust this CA" to identify websites" and click "OK"


7. Notice that the "Hackerone - Hacker VPN Service" certificate is now visible in the list