SoftEther

My basic SoftEther VPN Server container.

• https://www.softether.org

Usage

The recommended way is docker-compose (with normal network mode).

VERY IMPORTANT!: Create an empty config file with world-wide write permission under the config folder before start the server:

mkdir config
touch config/vpn_server.config
chmod 777 config/vpn_server.config

Start the container:

docker-compose up -d

Remote Management

• start the VPN server
• connect to the server with SoftEther Server Manager Tool from Windows or macOS
• the new Web Administration Console (still under construction) available on port 9443 (in the container: 443)

Notice: sometimes the default 443 port is used by another service, so use another available port like 5555, 8888...

Configuration

You can manage the VPN server from Windows with the Server Manager tool. Connect to the VPN server through 5555 TCP port. This is opened by default in docker-compose file.

Do not worry. Any opened port accept every type of connection ( management, OpenVPN, etc). So you can use only one port if you like it.

OpenVPN

• Download the sample configuration files for OpenVPN clients (too) under the "OpenVPN/MS-SSTP Settings" with "Generate ..." button.
• Use the ...openvpn_remote_access_l3.ovpn file for clients (road warriors :) ) Do not forget! Change these parameters to your configuration in this sample file:

proto tcp
remote vpn9999999999.v4.softether.net 5555

Upload the modified file to your clients and use it.

Good Luck!