I was also able to fix the problem by switching from openvpn- server@.service to openvpn@.service
#Fanar, I think that step #3 above (coupled with the reboot) is what actually fixed your issue -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1771650 Title: openvpn startup script isn't working in ubuntu 18.04 To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-release-notes/+bug/1771650/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs