Can I use the Letsencrypt cert with the OpenVPN server?

Started by hilfubsi, February 17, 2018, 07:46:02 PM

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I would like to setup an OpenVPN server on my OPNsense so I can encrypt my connection when using public WiFis.

I also have Letsencrypt setup with the os-acme-client plugin.

Can I use Letsencrypt for my OpenVPN server certificate? It seems the only option is to self-sign the OpenVPN certificate in the wizard.

Theoretically, it might be possible, but you don't want to do that. You'll be better off with your own CA and sign your own certs.
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Yes and No - Let's Encrypt has in my opinion no client certificates which is a problem however in case of password authentication it would work.
The problem is that I see no advantage since OpenVPN does not rely on a preinstalled certificates.