Recently, I faced issues accessing several services blocked in my country. Like many, I started searching for VPN solutions. While there are tons of options out there, none fully matched my requirements. I needed something that would be:
Easy to manage and maintain, including client management.
Fast and secure enough for daily use.
Able to protect my entire device, not just the browser.
Cost-effective and private.
While testing popular browser extensions, I noticed some were already blocked, which made them useless. That's when I realized I needed to build my own VPN server.
My personal checklist:
A simple panel to manage unlimited users.
A VPN that works across all platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
The ability to share access with friends, classmates, and coworkers.
And, as a bonus — the option to turn this into a small service and earn by providing VPN access to people around me.
Solution: Build my own VPN server with Shadowsocks!
I wrote a step-by-step guide (in Russian and Arabic) on how to:
Rent a cheap VPS server.
Set it up with an easy-to-use control panel.
Connect any device to your personal VPN.
Feel free to check out the detailed instructions:
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