I can't seem to SSH into my server over VPN and can't figure out why.

3 years ago by Bdking158 to c/selfhosted

Using JuiceSSH on my phone, I'm able to connect to my device without any problems when I'm on my home Wi-Fi. However, when off WiFi and connected to my VPN, the server doesn't connect. I'm still able to access the services it's running, but can't SSH into the server itself.

Edit: I thought I answered everyone's questions but I'm not seeing the answers so I'm posting the info here.

I get the below message and nothing happens. Then about 60 seconds later Juice gives a timeout error.

ssh_socket_connect: Nonblocking connection socket: 98 ssh_connect: Socket connecting , now waiting for the callbacks to work

I'm using the built in VPN service in my router. It uses the OpenVPN protocol.

Edit 2: Using the same VPN config file, I'm able to access the server using Putty on my laptop. So I'm wondering if it is a Juice specific issue.

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DiagnosedADHD 2 points 3 years ago

Is your VPN running on the same host as ssh? If so it could be a firewall issue. What VPN are you using?

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Bdking158 1 point 3 years ago

VPN is running on the router. OpenVPN

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