Where Can I Find Your OpenVPN (.ovpn) Files?

You can find our OpenVPN configuration files through the Private Internet Access (PIA) Client Control Panel. 

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How to Access The OpenVPN Configuration Files

  1. Sign into your PIA Client Control Panel.
  2. Navigate to the Downloads tab, then scroll to the bottom of the page to find both options.
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At the bottom of the Downloads page, you find two sections: 

  • OpenVPN Configuration Generator 
  • OpenVPN Configurations

OpenVPN Configurations: Pre-made Files

Select OpenVPN Configurations to download a complete set of configuration files for all available server locations at once. The following sets are available:

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Here's a quick overview of the files and their differences.

OpenVPN Configuration Files (Default)

Standard UDP configuration.

  • Protocol: UDP
  • Port: 1198
  • Encryption: AES-128-CBC + SHA1
  • Uses server name for connection

OpenVPN Configuration Files (Recommended Default – Windows only with block-outside-dns)

Prevents DNS leaks on Windows.

  • Protocol: UDP
  • Port: 1198
  • Encryption: AES-128-CBC + SHA1
  • Uses server name for connection

OpenVPN Configuration Files (Strong)

Stronger encryption over UDP.

  • Protocol: UDP
  • Port: 1197
  • Encryption: AES-256-CBC + SHA256
  • Uses server name for connection

OpenVPN Configuration Files (TCP)

Standard TCP configuration.

  • Protocol: TCP
  • Port: 502
  • Encryption: AES-128-CBC + SHA1
  • Uses server name for connection

OpenVPN Configuration Files (Strong TCP)

Stronger encryption over standard TCP.

  • Protocol: TCP
  • Port: 501
  • Encryption: AES-256-CBC + SHA256
  • Uses server name for connection

OpenVPN Configuration Generator: Custom Files

Select Go to OpenVPN Generator to open the configuration generator. Unlike the pre-made sets, the generator lets you create a single configuration file for a specific server location with your preferred settings. You can generate as many files as you need.

Follow these steps to generate a file:

  1. Select the OpenVPN version: Choose between version 2.4 or newer and 2.3 or older.

  2. Select your platform: Choose from Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android.

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  3. Select the region: Choose your desired server location.

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  4. Choose port and encryption: Select the port and encryption level.

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  5. Use IP (optional): Enable this option if you need the configuration file to use an IP address instead of a server hostname.

Once you have selected all options, click Generate to download the file. The file will appear in your browser or your computer's downloads folder. You can then import it into your desired OpenVPN application.

Note: Private Internet Access (PIA) does not guarantee that these configuration files work for your desired application. PIA is unable to assist in troubleshooting if you encounter issues.

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