.OVPN File Extension

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