Connect pfSense to VPN Provider (OpenVPN Client) - Full Setup

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This video will show you how to connect to a vpn provider using the OpenVPN client in pfSense. Are you looking for a secure way to connect to the internet while protecting your privacy in 2023? In this video, we will show you how to set up pfSense to connect to a VPN provider such as Private Internet Access or NordVPN using the OpenVPN client built into pfSense. By the end of this tutorial, you will be able to encrypt your online traffic and keep your data safe from prying eyes. We'll also show you how to set up a kill switch to ensure that your internet connection is blocked if the VPN connection drops, preventing any unencrypted data from being transmitted. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a secure, reliable VPN connection that protects your data and privacy. So, let's get started and set up your VPN with a kill switch in pfSense! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Thoughts on VPN Providers 01:30 - Downloading PIA OpenVPN Configuration file 03:05 - Installing the Providers' Certificate Authority 04:10 - Set up and configure the OpenVPN Client within pfSense 07:50 - Assigning an interface to the OpenVPN Client 09:06 - Set up aliases for client endpoints going through VPN 10:10 - Set up firewall rules for policy based routing via VPN 11:47 - Applying traffic tag for start of killswitch setup 13:10 - Setting up outbound Network Address Translation (NAT) 14:58 - Testing the IP address is that of the VPN provider 16:00 - Implenting the kill switch 17:30 - Testing the kill (no vpn taffic allowed out the wan) 18:20 - Changing the country for the VPN client 19:50 - Final thoughts about VPN providers If you'd like to hire us, please head over to our website and fill out the contact form. If you found this video useful please hit the like button and consider subscribing to our channel. === SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL === Support our channel by joining our YouTube channel membership to donate a small amount each month. Not only does your support help us continue creating content you love, but as a channel member, you'll also enjoy early access to our videos. While our videos are scheduled for regular days and times, becoming a channel member allows you to watch them as soon as they are uploaded. Your support truly makes all the difference! Channel Membership: 👍 https://www.youtube.com/@sheridans/join Patreon: 💳 https://go.sheridan.uk/patreon === GET IN TOUCH === 📣 Hire Us: Hire us for a Project https://go.sheridan.uk/hire 📣 Forums: Discussion on Videos https://go.sheridan.uk/forum 📣 Facebook: Follow Us on Facebook https://go.sheridan.uk/fb 📣 LinkedIn: Connect with us on LinkedIn https://go.sheridan.uk/linkedin 📣 Twitter: Get in touch on X (Twitter) https://go.sheridan.uk/x 📣 Website: Our Website https://sheridancomputers.com/ === === AFFILIATES & REFERRALS === This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. Sheridan Computers Swag Store on Amazon: https://go.sheridan.uk/swag 🛍️ Amazon Affiliate Store: Products We Use https://go.sheridan.uk/amazon AUDIO AND VIDEO 🎧 AE Juice: animation tools, plugins and presets https://go.sheridan.uk/aejuice CLOUD HOSTING, SERVERS AND STORAGE ☁️ Digital Ocean: VPS & Storage https://go.sheridan.uk/ocean ☁️ HostiFi: Cloud UniFi Controllers https://go.sheridan.uk/hostifi ☁️ Vultr: VPS & Storage https://go.sheridan.uk/vultr ===