General Information
File Function
| Title | OpenVPN Configuration File |
| Extension | .ovpn |
| Full Form | OpenVPN Configuration File |
| File Type | Configuration File |
| Developer | OpenVPN Technologies, Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/x-openvpn-profile |
File Characteristics
| Text-Based | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
| Encryption Support | Yes |
Use Cases
| VPN Configuration | Yes |
| Secure Networking | Yes |
| Remote Access | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Sensitive data exposure |
| Best Practices | Strong encryption, Restricted distribution |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2001 |
| Protocol Version | OpenVPN 2.x, 3.x |
Associated Types
| Related Extensions | .conf, .crt, .key, .pem |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 OpenVPN |
Free, Paid versions | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
 Tunnelblick |
Free | Mac |
| Viscosity |
Paid | Windows, Mac |