Merge branch 'angristan:master' into master

.github/workflows/test.yml

@@ -13,14 +13,12 @@ jobs:
     strategy:
       matrix:
         os-image:
-          - debian-10-x64
           - debian-11-x64
           - debian-12-x64
-          - ubuntu-20-04-x64
           - ubuntu-22-04-x64
           - ubuntu-24-04-x64
           - fedora-39-x64
-          - centos-7-x64
+          - fedora-40-x64
           # - centos-stream-9-x64 # yum oomkill
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4

README.md

@@ -10,6 +10,25 @@ This script will let you setup your own secure VPN server in just a few seconds.
 
 You can also check out [wireguard-install](https://github.com/angristan/wireguard-install), a simple installer for a simpler, safer, faster and more modern VPN protocol.
 
+## What is this?
+
+This script is meant to be run on your own server, whether it's a VPS or a dedicated server, or even a computer at home.
+
+Once set up, you will be able to generate client configuration files for every device you want to connect.
+
+Each client will be able to route its internet traffic through the server, fully encrypted.
+
+```mermaid
+graph LR
+  A[Phone] --> VPN
+  B[Laptop] --> VPN
+  C[Computer] --> VPN
+
+  VPN[OpenVPN Server]
+
+  VPN -->|Encrypted Traffic| I[Internet]
+```
+
 ## Usage
 
 First, get the script and make it executable:
@@ -37,9 +56,7 @@ When OpenVPN is installed, you can run the script again, and you will get the ch
 
 In your home directory, you will have `.ovpn` files. These are the client configuration files. Download them from your server and connect using your favorite OpenVPN client.
 
-If you have any question, head to the [FAQ](#faq) first. Please read everything before opening an issue.
+If you have any question, head to the [FAQ](#faq) first. And if you need help, you can open a [discussion](https://github.com/angristan/openvpn-install/discussions). Please search existing issues and dicussions first.
-
-**PLEASE do not send me emails or private messages asking for help.** The only place to get help is the issues. Other people may be able to help and in the future, other users may also run into the same issue as you. My time is not available for free just for you, you're not special.
 
 ### Headless install
 
@@ -117,16 +134,16 @@ The script supports these Linux distributions:
 
 |                    | Support |
 | ------------------ | ------- |
-| AlmaLinux 8        | ✅      |
+| AlmaLinux 8        | ✅       |
-| Amazon Linux 2     | ✅      |
+| Amazon Linux 2     | ✅       |
-| Arch Linux         | ✅      |
+| Arch Linux         | ✅       |
-| CentOS 7           | ✅ 🤖   |
+| CentOS 7           | ✅       |
-| CentOS Stream >= 8 | ✅ 🤖   |
+| CentOS Stream >= 8 | ✅ 🤖     |
-| Debian >= 10       | ✅ 🤖   |
+| Debian >= 10       | ✅ 🤖     |
-| Fedora >= 35       | ✅ 🤖   |
+| Fedora >= 35       | ✅ 🤖     |
-| Oracle Linux 8     | ✅      |
+| Oracle Linux 8     | ✅       |
-| Rocky Linux 8      | ✅      |
+| Rocky Linux 8      | ✅       |
-| Ubuntu >= 18.04    | ✅ 🤖   |
+| Ubuntu >= 18.04    | ✅ 🤖     |
 
 To be noted:
 

openvpn-install.sh

@@ -216,6 +216,45 @@ access-control: fd42:42:42:42::/112 allow' >>/etc/unbound/openvpn.conf
 	systemctl restart unbound
 }
 
+function resolvePublicIP() {
+	# IP version flags, we'll use as default the IPv4
+	CURL_IP_VERSION_FLAG="-4"
+	DIG_IP_VERSION_FLAG="-4"
+
+	# Behind NAT, we'll default to the publicly reachable IPv4/IPv6.
+	if [[ $IPV6_SUPPORT == "y" ]]; then
+		CURL_IP_VERSION_FLAG=""
+		DIG_IP_VERSION_FLAG="-6"
+	fi
+
+	# If there is no public ip yet, we'll try to solve it using: https://api.seeip.org
+	if [[ -z $PUBLIC_IP ]]; then
+		PUBLIC_IP=$(curl -f -m 5 -sS --retry 2 --retry-connrefused "$CURL_IP_VERSION_FLAG" https://api.seeip.org 2>/dev/null)
+	fi
+
+	# If there is no public ip yet, we'll try to solve it using: https://ifconfig.me
+	if [[ -z $PUBLIC_IP ]]; then
+		PUBLIC_IP=$(curl -f -m 5 -sS --retry 2 --retry-connrefused "$CURL_IP_VERSION_FLAG" https://ifconfig.me 2>/dev/null)
+	fi
+
+	# If there is no public ip yet, we'll try to solve it using: https://api.ipify.org
+	if [[ -z $PUBLIC_IP ]]; then
+		PUBLIC_IP=$(curl -f -m 5 -sS --retry 2 --retry-connrefused "$CURL_IP_VERSION_FLAG" https://api.ipify.org 2>/dev/null)
+	fi
+
+	# If there is no public ip yet, we'll try to solve it using: ns1.google.com
+	if [[ -z $PUBLIC_IP ]]; then
+		PUBLIC_IP=$(dig $DIG_IP_VERSION_FLAG TXT +short o-o.myaddr.l.google.com @ns1.google.com | tr -d '"')
+	fi
+
+	if [[ -z $PUBLIC_IP ]]; then
+		echo >&2 echo "Couldn't solve the public IP"
+		exit 1
+	fi
+
+	echo "$PUBLIC_IP"
+}
+
 function installQuestions() {
 	echo "Welcome to the OpenVPN installer!"
 	echo "The git repository is available at: https://github.com/angristan/openvpn-install"
@@ -244,9 +283,12 @@ function installQuestions() {
 		echo "It seems this server is behind NAT. What is its public IPv4 address or hostname?"
 		echo "We need it for the clients to connect to the server."
 
-		PUBLICIP=$(curl -s https://api.ipify.org)
+		if [[ -z $ENDPOINT ]]; then
+			DEFAULT_ENDPOINT=$(resolvePublicIP)
+		fi
+
 		until [[ $ENDPOINT != "" ]]; do
-			read -rp "Public IPv4 address or hostname: " -e -i "$PUBLICIP" ENDPOINT
+			read -rp "Public IPv4 address or hostname: " -e -i "$DEFAULT_ENDPOINT" ENDPOINT
 		done
 	fi
 
@@ -633,17 +675,9 @@ function installOpenVPN() {
 		PASS=${PASS:-1}
 		CONTINUE=${CONTINUE:-y}
 
-		# Behind NAT, we'll default to the publicly reachable IPv4/IPv6.
+		if [[ -z $ENDPOINT ]]; then
-		if [[ $IPV6_SUPPORT == "y" ]]; then
+			ENDPOINT=$(resolvePublicIP)
-			if ! PUBLIC_IP=$(curl -f --retry 5 --retry-connrefused https://ip.seeip.org); then
-				PUBLIC_IP=$(dig -6 TXT +short o-o.myaddr.l.google.com @ns1.google.com | tr -d '"')
-			fi
-		else
-			if ! PUBLIC_IP=$(curl -f --retry 5 --retry-connrefused -4 https://ip.seeip.org); then
-				PUBLIC_IP=$(dig -4 TXT +short o-o.myaddr.l.google.com @ns1.google.com | tr -d '"')
-			fi
 		fi
-		ENDPOINT=${ENDPOINT:-$PUBLIC_IP}
 	fi
 
 	# Run setup questions first, and set other variables if auto-install