# Setup process overview

We'll detail a ~~*very boring*~~ step-by-step complete setup process in the following sections, and add some more technical blocks of info here and there, that non tech-savvy readers can safely ignore :stuck\_out\_tongue\_closed\_eyes: :

> **Tech Blurb**
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> nerd blah blah

Blocs of "code", like the 2 sample tabs below, can be copy/pasted with the small button at the top-right corner.:warning: Use a [proper text editor](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/tools#your-text-editor-of-choice) to paste, **not Windows Notepad if you want to avoid pain !** :warning: 

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**(local)** steps are things done entirely in your own local machine. We'll begin playing with AWS at Step 4.

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## One-time setup process

### Local setup (GM machine)

**Step 0** : **Preparation** : Have an [account available on AWS](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/amazon-web-services#how-to-create-an-aws-account), prepare a "safe" place on your own machine, check you have a proper text editor and know/learn some basics about Windows and its Explorer

**Step 1** : (local) [Download and install](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/local-setup/step-1-install-openvpn-+-easy-rsa-2) **OpenVPN (+ Easy-RSA)** on your Windows machine (+optional Tools if you want)

**Step 2** : (local) [Create a Pubic Key Infrastructure](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/local-setup/step-2-create-your-pki) with its Certificate Authority and the public certificates + private keys for the OpenVPN server and at least one VPN client (= the GM)

**Step 3** : (local) [Setup your GM OpenVPN client](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/local-setup/step-3-prepare-your-openvpn-connection) with the required parameters, certificates and keys

### AWS setup

**Step 4** : (AWS) [Configure your AWS environment](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/aws-setup-step-by-step/step-4-configure-your-aws-environment) : VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), networks, security settings, create an S3 bucket and an IAM user and IAM role (IAM=Identity and Access Management), prepare parameters and scripts

### Transfer & First Test

**Step 5** : (local+AWS) [Transfer files to AWS S3 ](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/transfer-first-test/step-5-check-finalize-transfer-files-to-s3)for server auto-configuration at launch time

**Step 6** : (AWS) [Launch your FG-OpenVPN Linux server](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/transfer-first-test/step-6-launch-time) in your AWS Virtual Private Cloud

**Step 7** : [Connect your VPN and test...](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/transfer-first-test/step-7-connect-and-enjoy)

**Step 8** : (AWS) [Destroy (="Terminate")](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/transfer-first-test/step-8-destroy-terminate-after-use) your server


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