OpenVPN Protocol

This page provides information on the OpenVPN Protocol detected by the Netify DPI engine. The protocol operates on TCP port 1194 and UDP port 1194, both officially registered with the IANA.

Protocol Description

OpenVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) protocol. The main implementation is developed under an open source license and is widely deployed. VPN clients are available for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS.

Please see the protocol catalog page for information on other protocols detected by Netify DPI.

Protocol Details

ID
159
Category Tag
vpn
Category
VPN
Introduced
Version 2.88

Protocol Ports - RFC

TCP 1194
OpenVPN
UDP 1194
OpenVPN

Best Practices

VPNs can not only be used to connect remote locations, but also be used to bypass your firewall/DNS policies. Investigate any unauthorized use on your network.

Related Protocols

Review the VPN category suite below, or explore the complete protocol catalog.