What it does
Access Server is OpenVPN's self-hosted business VPN product, with identity integration, application access controls and clustering.
Access Server is the option when your organization wants OpenVPN's commercial management while keeping the server in its own environment. The product page lists Linux installation and alternative hosting routes, plus identity integration and role-based application access. Clustering addresses deployments that need multiple servers.
Free signups start with a fourteen-day trial for up to one hundred concurrent connections without a credit card. If you do not upgrade, the account moves to the ongoing Free plan with two connections. Paid capacity can be added as the deployment grows.
Begin with the installation model and the workforce's existing identity system. Users connect through a configured client such as OpenVPN Connect. Unlike CloudConnexa, the server lifecycle stays with your organization, so plan updates and availability alongside enrollment and access rules.
Strengths
- Self-hosted management model
- Identity integration and clustering
Best for
- Organizations retaining control of their VPN server environment
Sources
- Self-Hosted VPN: Access Server | OpenVPN (Oct 26, 2026)