How I Automated VPN Deployment: A Step-by-Step Guide I needed a VPN. I did not want to pay a monthly subscription. So I built one. And then I automated the entire process. Why Build Your Own VPN? Commercial VPNs have problems: They cost $5-15/month They log your data (despite claiming otherwise) They are controlled by companies you do not know They can be blocked by governments A self-hosted VPN solves all of these. The Stack Outline VPN — Open-source, easy to set up Cloud VPS — Any cheap provider ($3-5/month) Docker — For containerization Shell scripts — For automation Step 1: Get a VPS I used a minimal Ubuntu 22.04 VPS. Cost: $3.50/month.…