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OpenSSL 3 support - OpenVPN 2.6+ and Tunnelblick 4.0.0beta15+
Table of ContentsLinux / Mac WindowsPlease note that the stacks don't currently support OpenSSL 3, so you may encounter errors when trying to connect to your stack's VPN when using either the OpenVPN 2.6 client on Windows, or at least the Tunnelblick 4.0.0beta15 client on Mac. Linux / Mac You can convert the .p12 certificate … Continue reading
Securing your account with 2 factor authentication (2FA)
Table of ContentsEnabling 2 factor authentication Force 2FA on login Disabling 2 factor authentication Recovering from lost 2FA token with Forced 2FA enabledAny application capable of generating 2FA codes is compatible with our service, however we would recommend the following apps: Authy Google Authenticator iOS Android Authy is the recommended choice as it provides backups … Continue reading
Whitelisting IP on the WAF
Table of ContentsWAF Management Addition RemovalAt the moment, it's only possible to whitelist IPs via the control panel. Please get in touch with us via our support portal for more complex requirements (user agent, URI etc.) WAF Management Addition Log in and select stacks from the menu, Select the stack you want to administer, Select … Continue reading
Creating a Port Forward
Table of ContentsPort Forward Management Creating a new port forward Removing a port forwardAt the moment, it is only possible to create a port forward for SSH/SCP/SFTP via the control panel. Please get in touch with us via our support portal for more complex requirements (different ports, destinations etc.) Port Forward Management Creating a new … Continue reading
SSH warnings when working with multiple stacks
Table of ContentsOn Windows On Linux Disable host checking for your user Disable host checking for all users Scan hosts on connectIf you have multiple separate stacks with Sonassi, you will find that connecting to different stacks and accessing SSH is going to trigger a warning, WARNING: REMOTE HOST IDENTIFICATION HAS CHANGED! This is caused … Continue reading
Adding an SSH user
Table of ContentsExamples Full access Create user Remove user Restricted access Create user Remove userAdding a SSH user is performed via SSH. Log into your acc server and switch user to root su -l root /microcloud/scripts_ro/create_ssh_user.sh -h There are a number of options that can be supplied to create a SSH user create_ssh_user.sh Usage: create_ssh_user.sh … Continue reading
Installing and connecting to MageStack with OpenVPN
Table of ContentsOpenSSL 3 - OpenVPN 2.6 and Tunnelblick 4.0.0beta15 Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Checking the VPN is connected Mac OS X Linux Checking the VPN is connectedOpenSSL 3 - OpenVPN 2.6 and Tunnelblick 4.0.0beta15 Please note that the stacks don't currently support OpenSSL 3, so you may encounter errors when trying to connect using the OpenVPN … Continue reading
Issuing VPN Bundles
Table of ContentsUser Management Issuing a new bundle Revoking a bundle Re-sending a bundleEach user requires their own VPN bundle and pass-phrase (bundle), no two users can share the same bundle. Sometimes third parties require short-term access, the process is the same for any permanent user. The bundle is sent out over 2 separate emails, … Continue reading
Adding an FTP user
Table of ContentsFTP User Management Creating a new FTP user Deleting a FTP userFTP User Management Creating a new FTP user Log in and select stacks from the menu, Select the stack you want to administer, Select "FTP Accounts" from the menu on the left hand side, Enter a username and password in the first … Continue reading
Accessing MageStack for the first time
You will need to first issue a VPN bundle from the control panel. Each user will require a bundle. You will receive two emails (or 1 email and one SMS depending on your request); one containing a password protected ZIP bundle containing both your OpenVPN configuration file and certificate; the other containing the passphrase for … Continue reading