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sv-cheats-1

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Registered: 2022-02-15

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How to use a .p12 file to connect to a VPN?

I have a .p12 file from provided to me by a VPN company and I was told that I need to use it in order to connect to the VPN. I've looked and searched far and wide on the Internet and it seems either I'm stupid and don't understand how to use it or I need something more that just a .p12 file.

I have very little idea how VPNs work and even less of what are the pk12 certificates are, so I'd be glad if someone can link some sources I can read to understand it all better.

Edit 1: I should point out I do not have any .ovpn files provided to me.

Last edited by sv-cheats-1 (2022-06-03 13:22:59)

ewaller

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Re: How to use a .p12 file to connect to a VPN?

My guess is that you need to extract the keys from it.
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/196 … icate-file
Then you would use those keys to set up your profile.

At least that would be my first step

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progandy

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Re: How to use a .p12 file to connect to a VPN?

The VPN company will either have to provide an application to estbablish the connection or tell you which program you should use (e.g. openvpn) and provide the information like server address, maybe login name, password (possibly your account on the website).
https://superuser.com/questions/271740/ … -ovpn-file

They may have their own client software that has everything baked in and you only provide your p12 file. In that case you have to use that software or find out if you can extract the required details for an alternative application, maybe openvpn or strongswan.

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sv-cheats-1

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Registered: 2022-02-15

Posts: 47

Re: How to use a .p12 file to connect to a VPN?

The VPN company will either have to provide an application to estbablish the connection or tell you which program you should use (e.g. openvpn) and provide the information like server address, maybe login name, password (possibly your account on the website).
https://superuser.com/questions/271740/ … -ovpn-file

They may have their own client software that has everything baked in and you only provide your p12 file. In that case you have to use that software or find out if you can extract the required details for an alternative application, maybe openvpn or strongswan.

Yeah, I guess I'll need to ask them for a .ovpn file or smth or at least the server's IP address and credentials. Thank you still!

Last edited by sv-cheats-1 (2022-06-03 16:40:32)

sv-cheats-1

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Registered: 2022-02-15

Posts: 47

Re: How to use a .p12 file to connect to a VPN?

My guess is that you need to extract the keys from it.
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/196 … icate-file
Then you would use those keys to set up your profile.

At least that would be my first step

I've tried to extract the keys and certs and other things from the file, but I guess I still need to get at least the remote's IP address. Right now I have the keys but not and address to connect to. Thank you still!