The same account can connect to pfsense OpenVPN simultaneously. How can I change this?

[amrogers3]

I have OpenVPN set up on pfsense. I am connecting to the VPN using viscosity. I am not sure why I should be able to log into the VPN using the same account simultaneously but I can.

What happens when I log into the VPN from separate computers but using the same account:
the connection disconnects for on one computer and attempts to reconnect. The connection is established but then disconnects for the other computer. This cycles back and forth for each computer connected to the VPN. The connection is dropped and re-established

I can't find out where I can make these changes to prevent being able to log in using the same user.

[notec]

Hi,

there is an option in the configuration of your OpenVPN Server:

VPN / OpenVPN / Servers

Duplicate Connection: Check!
Allow multiple concurrent connections from the same user When set, the same user may connect multiple times. When unset, a new connection from a user will disconnect the previous session.

Users are identified by their username or certificate properties, depending on the VPN configuration. This practice is discouraged security reasons, but may be necessary in some environments.

[JonathanLee]

You can also create different usernames to login with under user administration in pfSense

[amrogers3]

Hi,

there is an option in the configuration of your OpenVPN Server:

VPN / OpenVPN / Servers

Duplicate Connection: Check!

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you very much! and happy 4th tomorrow!