> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://zeferby.gitbook.io/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/proposed-solution/setup-process-overview.md).

# 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**
>
> 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](/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/proposed-solution/tools.md#your-text-editor-of-choice) to paste, **not Windows Notepad if you want to avoid pain !** :warning: 

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Plain text sample.txt" %}

```
This is a 
sample block of plain text "code"
```

{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Linux shell script sample.sh" %}

```bash
#!/bin/bash
/usr/local/my-awesome-script.sh
```

{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

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

{% hint style="warning" %}
Note : All our screenshots of Windows Explorer have been done with **visible file extensions**, and we also use some **command prompt windows**, so :

Refer to the **"**[**Check that you know/learn**](/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/local-setup/step-0-preparation.md#check-that-you-know-learn)**"** helper links if needed...
{% endhint %}

## One-time setup process

### Local setup (GM machine)

**Step 0** : **Preparation** : Have an [account available on AWS](/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/proposed-solution/amazon-web-services.md#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](/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/local-setup/step-1-install-openvpn-+-easy-rsa-2.md) **OpenVPN (+ Easy-RSA)** on your Windows machine (+optional Tools if you want)

**Step 2** : (local) [Create a Pubic Key Infrastructure](/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/local-setup/step-2-create-your-pki.md) 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](/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/local-setup/step-3-prepare-your-openvpn-connection.md) with the required parameters, certificates and keys

### AWS setup

**Step 4** : (AWS) [Configure your AWS environment](/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/aws-setup-step-by-step/step-4-configure-your-aws-environment.md) : 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 ](/transparent-openvpn-for-fantasy-grounds/transfer-first-test/step-5-check-finalize-transfer-files-to-s3.md)for server auto-configuration at launch time

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

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

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