oVPN is a Sweden-based VPN provider, which means it operates under Swedish jurisdiction and is subject to EU data protection regulations. This guide covers how to install and configure oVPN across the major platforms it supports. Note that Sweden is a member of the 14 Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance, which is worth considering when evaluating this provider for privacy-sensitive use cases.
Windows
To install oVPN on Windows, visit ovpn.com and create an account or log in. Navigate to the downloads section and grab the Windows client installer. Run the executable and follow the on-screen prompts. Once installed, open the application, enter your credentials, and select a server location from the list provided. The client handles the connection automatically. Windows users can also configure oVPN manually using the OpenVPN GUI if they prefer not to use the native app.
Mac
The macOS setup process is similar to Windows. Download the Mac client from the oVPN website after logging in. Open the downloaded DMG file, drag the application to your Applications folder, and launch it. Sign in with your account details. If you encounter a security prompt from macOS Gatekeeper, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and allow the application to run. A manual OpenVPN configuration option is also available for advanced users.
iOS
oVPN does not have a dedicated iOS app in the same vein as larger providers. Users typically set up oVPN on iPhone or iPad using the OpenVPN Connect app, which is available from the App Store. After installing OpenVPN Connect, log in to your oVPN account on a browser, download the relevant .ovpn configuration files for your chosen servers, and import them into OpenVPN Connect. The process requires a few extra steps compared to providers with native iOS apps.
Android
Android setup follows a similar path to iOS. Install the OpenVPN for Android app or OpenVPN Connect from the Google Play Store. Download your server configuration files from the oVPN website after logging in, then import them into the OpenVPN app. From there, tap a profile to connect. Some Android versions may require you to grant additional VPN permissions during the first connection attempt.
Linux
Linux users can configure oVPN using the OpenVPN package available through most standard package managers. On Debian or Ubuntu-based systems, install OpenVPN via the terminal with the appropriate apt command. Download the .ovpn configuration files from your oVPN account dashboard and place them in the relevant directory. Use the terminal to initiate connections using the openvpn command followed by your configuration file. oVPN's website provides documentation to assist with this process, though the setup is more involved than using a GUI client.
Amazon Fire Stick
oVPN does not offer a native Fire TV or Fire Stick app. To use oVPN on a Fire Stick, you would need to sideload an OpenVPN-compatible application. This involves enabling apps from unknown sources in the Fire Stick settings, using the Downloader app or ADB to install an APK, and then importing your oVPN configuration files. This process is technically demanding and may not be suitable for all users. Performance on Fire Stick via this method can vary.
Router
Configuring oVPN at the router level allows all devices on your network to route traffic through the VPN without individual device setup. This requires a router that supports OpenVPN, such as those running DD-WRT, Tomato, or similar third-party firmware. Log in to your router's admin panel, navigate to the VPN or OpenVPN client section, and enter the server details and credentials from your oVPN account. Upload the certificate and configuration files as required. Router-level setup is the most technically complex option but provides network-wide coverage. Not all consumer routers support this out of the box.
oVPN's overall score on our platform is 55 out of 100. The setup experience is straightforward on desktop but requires more manual effort on mobile and streaming devices due to the absence of dedicated apps for those platforms.