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The OVPN Import workspace is the larger staged tool inside Cockpit. It is designed for bulk VPN-file intake, review, correction, and import rather than a one-click modal workflow.
When to Use This
- You want to import multiple OVPN files into Cockpit.
- You have a ZIP archive of OVPN files to stage first.
- You need to review country, location, username, password, and include-state fields before import.
- You want a safe staged workflow instead of direct blind import.
What the Workspace Does
- accepts individual
.ovpnor.conffiles - accepts a ZIP archive as an alternative input
- parses rows into an editable staging table
- lets you change include status, file names, country, location, auth type, username, password, and status
- builds hosted file names for review before final import
Steps
- Open Tools.
- Open the OVPN Import workspace.
- Upload either OVPN files directly or a ZIP archive.
- Parse the stage and review the generated rows.
- Edit any incorrect fields in the staging table before import.
- Mark unwanted rows as Skip instead of importing them blindly.
- Only complete the import after the staged data looks correct.
Expected Result
After staging and correction, you should have a reviewed set of rows that are ready to import cleanly instead of a messy bulk upload with avoidable mistakes.
Common Mistakes
- Importing immediately after parse: Always review the staged table first.
- Leaving bad country or auth data in place: Fix those fields before final import.
- Not clearing the stage when starting over: If the import pass is wrong, clear the stage and rebuild it cleanly.
Example Use Cases
- Bulk VPN onboarding: A reseller uploads a ZIP of OVPN files and cleans the rows before importing anything live.
- Credential review: The operator edits usernames and passwords directly in the stage before import.
- Selective intake: Only a subset of parsed rows is marked for import while the rest are skipped.
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