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GL.iNet GL.iNet Jun 7, 2026
Posted Sun, Jun 7, 2026 10:35 AM

How to setup OpenVPN on GL.iNet

This guide was created by a community member and reviewed by us. Firmware and router interfaces may change over time, so some steps may differ depending on your device or version.

Setup

  1. Log in to the router's admin panel using the default address: 192.168.8.1.
  2. Go to the VPN section and select OpenVPN Client.
  3. In the opened window, select "Add manually" in the lower half of the window.
  4. Generate an OpenVPN configuration file using the configuration generator and select the Linux configuration.
  5. Enter any provider name, for example, "Xeovo".
  6. Click "Select a file or drag it here", then choose the generated OpenVPN configuration file (for example, "xeovo-no-udp.ovpn").
  7. In the "Username" and "Password" fields below, enter your Xeovo account credentials and click Apply.
  8. After the file has been imported, click the ellipsis (⋯) icon on the right and select Start from the dropdown menu. The indicator next to your connection name should change from yellow to green.
  9. To verify the connection, visit DoesMyVPN.work.

How to disconnect

To disconnect your VPN connection, open your OpenVPN client list, click the ellipsis (⋯) icon next to your connection, and select Stop from the dropdown menu.