adminIf you’re running a UniFi Gateway and want to route all your internet traffic securely through a VPN, OpenVPN is a reliable and powerful solution — especially when paired with Vpnymous. In this guide, we’ll show you how to set up Vpnymous OpenVPN on your UniFi Gateway to ensure encrypted, anonymous, and private internet access for all your connected devices.
Requirements Before You Start
To follow this guide, make sure you have:
- A UniFi Next-Gen Gateway or UniFi Cloud Gateway
- Access to the UniFi Network Application
- An active Vpnymous subscription
- OpenVPN configuration file from your Vpnymous account
Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up Vpnymous OpenVPN on UniFi Gateway
1. Download Your OpenVPN Configuration
Log in to your Vpnymous dashboard and download the .ovpn configuration file for your preferred server location. This file contains all required certificates, static keys, and server details.
2. Access the UniFi Network Application
Open your web browser and go to your UniFi Network Controller (usually 192.168.1.1 or unifi.local). Log in using your admin credentials.
3. Navigate to VPN > VPN Client
In the left sidebar, go to:
Settings > VPN > VPN Client
Click Add VPN Client, then choose OpenVPN as the protocol.
4. Upload the Vpnymous Configuration File
Click Upload Configuration File and select the .ovpn file from Vpnymous.
The system will automatically extract the necessary information such as:
- Protocol (UDP or TCP)
- Server Host/IP and Port
- <ca>, <cert>, <key>, and <tls-auth> content
5. Add Your Vpnymous Login Credentials
These may differ from your dashboard credentials. Use the OpenVPN credentials provided in your Vpnymous account (typically found in the config instructions).
- Username: from your Vpnymous config
- Password: from your Vpnymous config
6. Apply Settings & Verify Connection
Click Apply Changes. Your UniFi Gateway will now initiate the VPN connection. You can verify the status under VPN > OpenVPN Client.
How to Route Traffic Through the VPN
Setting up the VPN client does not automatically route traffic through it. Here’s how to apply the VPN connection to specific devices or your entire LAN:
- Go to Settings > Routing & Firewall > Traffic Routes
- Click Create New Route
- Set the Source as the subnet or devices you want to route
- Set the Next Hop to the VPN client you just configured
This ensures only selected traffic is routed through Vpnymous, allowing for flexibility and security.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does UniFi Gateway support all VPN providers?
Only providers that offer OpenVPN .ovpn configuration files are supported. Vpnymous offers fully compatible OpenVPN profiles.
2. Can I use WireGuard instead of OpenVPN?
Yes, but this guide specifically focuses on OpenVPN. For WireGuard setup, see UniFi’s documentation or our future tutorials.
3. What if my VPN provider doesn’t provide a config file?
Then it won’t work on UniFi Gateway. Vpnymous provides pre-built, secure .ovpn files for immediate compatibility.
Why Choose Vpnymous for Your UniFi Gateway?
Vpnymous is a privacy-first VPN service built for users who demand security, anonymity, and speed — with no compromises. Our OpenVPN servers are optimized for stable, high-throughput connections that work flawlessly on UniFi systems.
- Buy VPN with crypto – no ID, no email needed
- No logs. Ever.
- OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, and L2TP/IPsec supported
- Global servers optimized for low latency
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