Cloud VM auto-joining a VPN for homelab use
A new cloud should automatically join a VPN network when it starts. The intended setup uses a so the server can enter the private network without manually handling keys or login methods each time.
A may also be part of the setup, so the network needs to work even when the connection is not a normal home internet line. The practical problem is keeping VPN keys and methods organized enough that new servers can join reliably.
Key points
- New cloud should join a VPN automatically at startup.
- A is the likely way to run the VPN setup without manual steps.
- The setup is meant to reduce confusion around keys and methods.
- A adds a need for reliable remote networking outside a normal home line.