How to Add a new VPN user in Pritunl VPN?

Pritunl is an open-source VPN server and management panel. It gives the user the power of the OpenVPN protocol while using an intuitive web interface.

OpenVPN is open-source commercial software that implements virtual private network (VPN) techniques to create secure point-to-point or site-to-site connections in routed or bridged configurations and remote access facilities. It uses a custom security protocol that utilizes SSL/TLS for key exchange.

This tutorial will show you how to Create/Add a new user in the Pritunl panel.

Step 1: Login to VPN panel using shared credentials.

Step 2: Click on “Users”.

Step 3: Click on “Add User”.

Step 4: Fill the details below and click on the “Add” button. It will add the user and you will be redirected to the user’s list page.

• Name: Name of the User.
• Select the Organization: Select the organization or keep it unchanged if only on is there.
• Email: Enter your email address(Optional).
• PIN: Enter a numeric number, it will be the password. Keep it safe as it will require while connecting to the VPN.

Step 5). Click on the “Download” button to download the user profile. It will download the TAR file, extract it and you will get a file with .ovpn extension.

This OVPN file can be imported into an OpenVPN client to connect with your VPN.

Extracted File:

So, that’s how you add a new VPN user in Pritunl VPN.

If you encounter any error, or issue, leave it in the comment box.