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Create a VPN between a client and server across untrusted or restricted networks with DSVPN.
About DSVPN
DSVPN creates a VPN link between a client device and a server across an untrusted or restricted network, with the server providing onward access to the internet. It runs over TCP, including port 443, and connects with one command on each side using a shared secret key stored on both machines.
It uses no configuration file and requires no manual firewall or routing rules. It works on Linux with kernel 3.17 or newer, macOS and OpenBSD, with DragonFly BSD, FreeBSD and NetBSD in client and point-to-point modes. It blocks IPv6 on the client, and a DNS resolver reachable only from the local network may not work through the VPN.
Key features
- Runs over TCP, including port 443 for restricted networks
- Uses a shared secret key stored on client and server
- Connects with a single command on each side
- Operates without a configuration file or manual routing rules
- Blocks IPv6 on the client to prevent IPv6 leaks
- Small codebase around 25 KB with no external dependencies
Best for: People who run their own server and want a command-line client-to-server VPN on Linux or macOS.
Good for
- No configuration file or manual firewall and routing setup
- Small and constant memory footprint without heap allocations
- Uses modern cryptography with formally verified implementations
Watch out for
- A DNS resolver only accessible from the local network may not work through the VPN
- DragonFly BSD, FreeBSD and NetBSD work in client and point-to-point modes
- Linux support requires kernel 3.17 or newer
DSVPN at a glance
- Website
- github.com/jedisct1/dsvpn
- Category
- Privacy & Security › VPNs
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, macOS
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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DSVPN FAQ
How is the shared secret created?
Create a 32-byte file with dd if=/dev/urandom of=vpn.key count=1 bs=32 and copy it to both the server and the client.
How do the server and client connect?
Run a server command such as sudo ./dsvpn server vpn.key auto 1959 and a client command such as sudo ./dsvpn client vpn.key 34.216.127.34 1959, then use Ctrl-C to disconnect.
What happens to DNS through the VPN?
A DNS resolver only accessible from the local network will not be accessible through the VPN, so use a public resolver, a local resolver, or DNSCrypt.
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