#Pia vpn client files generator#

Now we have the certificate listed, navigate to VPN > OpenVPN, then click Clients and finally click ADD

You should now see the certificate listed Now change the method to 'Import an existing certificate authority' and paste the copied text into the box. Now log into your pfSense WebUI and navigate to System > Cert Manager and click on the '+ ADD' Button Now edit the file downloaded, and copy the certificate portion to your clipboard (I prefer using Notepad++)

To import the certificate needed, choose the 1198 port option, and click generate The nextgen servers are newer, so I figured I'd choose that Certificates You can choose between current and nextgen, I chose the nextgen servers. Since the Dallas server is geographically close to me, I will be using that one.

#Pia vpn client files generator#

You can see all available in the OpenVPN Config generator here: I have found that the Dallas and Florida servers work best for me, but that might not be the best choice for you. I will try to go into as much detail as possible Server ChoiceДЇirst, choose what server you want to connect to. This guide will walk you through setting up the connection to PIA, creating an interface for PIA so you can route traffic selectively over the PIA VPN, Installing and configuring the service watchdog, and going over some firewall rules. This setup has worked perfectly for me and does not interfere with any other gateways. Here is how I have Private Internet Access (PIA) setup on both of my pfSense firewalls. If you have followed my old guide and now have a non-working setup, just follow the guide to get the new cert which you can add in to your config, and change the port number to 1198 along with the new server if you chose one, then restart the OpenVPN Client service