Building Your Own VPN or Proxy Service: A Step-by-Step Guide Using LogicWeb’s VPS and IPv4 Leasing

In today’s digital world, privacy and secure browsing are more important than ever. Whether you’re a developer looking to offer a custom VPN for your users, a business needing reliable proxies for data scraping or geo-unblocking, or just a tech enthusiast experimenting with network tools, creating your own VPN (Virtual Private Network) or proxy service can be a rewarding project. The key? Reliable infrastructure that scales with your needs.

That’s where LogicWeb comes in. Since 2004, LogicWeb has been a trusted provider of high-performance hosting solutions, powering major VPN companies like NordVPN, CyberGhost, Hotspot Shield, and Private Internet Access. Their VPS (Virtual Private Server) hosting offers blazing-fast NVMe storage, DDoS protection, and unmetered 1G bandwidth across six global locations, while their bulk IPv4 leasing service provides up to 500,000 dedicated IPv4 addresses on flexible monthly subscriptions—no contracts, with fast delivery and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) included. Bundling these lets you spin up a robust, IP-diverse setup perfect for VPNs or proxies, where each user or connection can route through a unique IP to avoid detection and improve performance.

In this guide, we’ll walk through the process in simple, actionable steps. We’ll assume basic familiarity with Linux commands (like SSH), but we’ll keep things beginner-friendly. By the end, you’ll have a working prototype. Note: Always comply with local laws and ethical guidelines when deploying VPNs or proxies— they’re tools for privacy, not evasion.

Why LogicWeb for Your VPN or Proxy Project?

Before diving in, here’s why LogicWeb stands out for this use case:

• VPS Strengths: Instant activation, free daily backups, free migration, and 24/7 in-house U.S.-based support (no AI bots—just real humans). With NVMe drives and CloudLinux for security, your servers stay fast and stable under load.
• IPv4 Leasing Perks: Get dedicated /24 blocks (or smaller subnets) affordably, with quick setup. Customers rave about the speed— one user got a /24 block when they were “stuck and needed one quickly,” with top-notch support to get it running.
• Bundling Made Easy: While not a formal “bundle,” you can lease IPs and assign them to your VPS instances seamlessly. LogicWeb’s reseller-friendly tools (like cPanel/WHM) make managing multiple accounts straightforward.
• Proven Track Record: Over 21 years in business, family-owned, with no price hikes or hidden fees. Trusted by innovators like Clover and Fiserv, and glowing 5-star reviews on Google and Trustpilot highlight responsive service, like full refunds on accidental renewals or swapping IP ranges during legal hiccups.

Pricing varies by plan (check their site for current rates), but testimonials emphasize competitive affordability, especially for IP leasing.

What You’ll Need to Get Started

• A LogicWeb account (sign up at logicweb.com—30-day money-back guarantee).
• Basic tools: SSH client (e.g., PuTTY or Terminal), a domain (optional, but LogicWeb offers 500+ TLDs).
• Server knowledge: We’ll use Ubuntu Linux on the VPS.
• Time: 1-2 hours for setup, plus testing.

Total estimated cost: A basic VPS might run $20-50/month, with IP leasing starting low per block (e.g., /24 for quick needs).

Step 1: Sign Up and Provision Your VPS

Head to LogicWeb’s VPS page and select a plan. Choose based on your scale:

Plan Tier	CPU Cores	RAM	Storage (NVMe)	Bandwidth	Ideal For
vbox #1 or #2	1-2	2GB	20-50GB	Up to 1G Unmetered	Small proxy tests or single VPN node
vbox #3 or #4	2-4	4-8GB	50-100GB	Up to 1G Unmetered	Multi-user VPN with 10-50 connections
vbox #5 +	4+	8GB+	100GB+	Up to 1G Unmetered	Full proxy farm or high-traffic VPN

• Pick a location (e.g., USA East for low latency to North America users).
• Activate instantly—no waiting. Once live, note your server’s IP, root password, and SSH details.

Pro Tip: Enable DDoS protection during signup—essential for public-facing VPN/proxy services to fend off attacks.

Step 2: Lease Your IPv4 Addresses

VPNs and proxies shine with multiple IPs to rotate traffic and mimic diverse locations. LogicWeb’s bulk leasing is perfect here.

• Visit their IP leasing page.
• Select a subnet size: Start with a /24 (256 IPs) for ~$150/mo
• Subscribe monthly—no long-term lock-in. You’ll get an LOA for routing with your ISP or upstream providers.
• Delivery is fast: Users report changes “immediately whenever you need to announce a range.”

Once leased, LogicWeb’s support will help route the IPs to your VPS. SSH into your server and configure networking (e.g., via ip addr add for aliases) to bind multiple IPs.

Step 3: Set Up Your Server Basics

Log in via SSH as root:

ssh root@your-vps-ip

Update the system:

apt update && apt upgrade -y

Install essentials:

apt install ufw curl wget -y

Set up a firewall (allow SSH, and ports you’ll use later):

ufw allow 22/tcp  # SSH
ufw enable

For security, create a non-root user and disable root login—LogicWeb’s CloudLinux adds extra isolation.

Step 4: Install and Configure OpenVPN for a VPN Service

OpenVPN is free, open-source, and easy for beginners. It turns your VPS into a secure tunnel server.

1. Install OpenVPN and Easy-RSA:

   apt install openvpn easy-rsa -y

2. Generate Certificates:

   make-cadir ~/openvpn-ca
   cd ~/openvpn-ca
   ./easyrsa init-pkcs12
   ./easyrsa build-ca nopass
   ./easyrsa gen-req server nopass
   ./easyrsa sign-req server server
   ./easyrsa gen-dh
   openvpn --genkey --secret pki/ta.key

3. Create Server Config (/etc/openvpn/server.conf):
   Paste this basic setup (edit for your needs):

   port 1194
   proto udp
   dev tun
   ca /etc/openvpn/ca.crt
   cert /etc/openvpn/server.crt
   key /etc/openvpn/server.key
   dh /etc/openvpn/dh2048.pem
   topology subnet
   server 10.8.0.0 255.255.255.0
   ifconfig-pool-persist ipp.txt
   push "redirect-gateway def1 bypass-dhcp"
   push "dhcp-option DNS 8.8.8.8"
   keepalive 10 120
   tls-auth /etc/openvpn/ta.key 0
   cipher AES-256-GCM
   user nobody
   group nogroup
   persist-key
   persist-tun
   status openvpn-status.log
   verb 3

• Copy certs: cp ~/openvpn-ca/pki/ca.crt /etc/openvpn/ (and similarly for others).
• For multiple IPs: Add local your-leased-ip-1 lines for each bound IP.

1. Enable IP Forwarding:
   Edit /etc/sysctl.conf to add net.ipv4.ip_forward=1, then sysctl -p.
2. Start the Service:

   systemctl start openvpn@server
   systemctl enable openvpn@server

6. Client Setup: Generate a client config (.ovpn file) with ./easyrsa gen-req client1 nopass, sign it, and share securely. Users connect via apps like OpenVPN Connect.

Test: Connect from your device and check ifconfig—you should see the tun0 interface.

Step 5: Set Up Squid Proxy for Proxy Services

Proxies are simpler than full VPNs—great for HTTP/HTTPS traffic.

1. Install Squid:

   apt install squid -y

2. Configure (/etc/squid/squid.conf—backup first!):
   Basic setup for multiple IPs:

   http_port 3128
   http_port 3129 your-leased-ip-2:3128  # Rotate ports/IPs
   acl localnet src 0.0.0.0/0
   http_access allow localnet
   cache deny all

• This allows all connections (tighten ACLs for production).
• Bind to leased IPs for diversity: Add lines like above for each.

1. Restart:

   systemctl restart squid

Clients configure proxies in browsers (e.g., IP:3128). For rotation, use tools like ProxyChains.

Step 6: Integrate Leased IPs and Scale

• Assign IPs to Services: In OpenVPN, use --ifconfig per instance; for Squid, multiple http_port directives.
• Automation: Script IP binding with a bash loop: for ip in leased_ips.txt; do ip addr add $ip/32 dev eth0; done.
• Scaling: Add more VPS instances across locations. LogicWeb’s unlimited bandwidth handles traffic spikes.
• Monitoring: Install htop and vnstat for usage. Enable LogicWeb’s free backups.

For advanced setups, consider Docker for containerized VPN nodes or Outline for a user-friendly manager.

Step 7: Security, Testing, and Going Live

• Harden It: Use fail2ban (apt install fail2ban), strong certs, and update regularly. LogicWeb’s DDoS shields the rest.
• Test Thoroughly: Use tools like whatismyipaddress.com to verify IP rotation. Load-test with JMeter.
• Legal/Ethical Notes: Log minimally for privacy; inform users of no-logs policies.
• Support Boost: Hit up LogicWeb’s 24/7 team—they’ve helped users with IP swaps and setups in minutes.

Wrapping Up: Launch Your Service with Confidence

With LogicWeb’s VPS and IPv4 leasing, you’ve got a powerhouse foundation—fast, secure, and scalable. Start small, iterate based on user feedback, and watch your VPN or proxy service grow. Users like Dean Edridge praise the ease of managing multiple domains/sites, while Darren Crane loved the quick IP delivery. You’re in good company.

Ready to build? Sign up at logicweb.com today—free migration if you’re switching providers. Got questions? Drop a comment below or ping their support. Happy tunneling!