Transform your VPN server script into a profitable, scalable VPN business.

This repository contains everything you need to launch a VPN-as-a-Service business:

1. Complete Business Plan - Market analysis, pricing strategy, financial projections
2. System Architecture - Scalable multi-region infrastructure design
3. Database Schema - Production-ready PostgreSQL schema
4. Backend API Guide - Node.js/TypeScript implementation guide
5. Automation Scripts - Deploy VPN nodes in minutes
6. Infrastructure as Code - Terraform configs for cloud deployment
7. Marketing & Launch Plan - Go from 0 to 1,000 customers

Start here if you want to understand the full system:

1. Read docs/VPN_BUSINESS_PLAN.md - Complete business architecture
2. Review database/schema.sql - Database design
3. Study backend/IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md - API implementation
4. Check automation/README.md - Deployment automation

Start here if you want to get hands-on immediately:

# 1. Get an Ubuntu 22.04 server (DigitalOcean, AWS, etc.)

# 2. SSH into the server
ssh root@your-server-ip

# 3. Download and run the deployment script
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yourusername/VPN_DIY/main/automation/deploy-vpn-node.sh -o deploy-vpn-node.sh
chmod +x deploy-vpn-node.sh
sudo ./deploy-vpn-node.sh

# 4. Follow the prompts
# In 5-10 minutes, you'll have a working VPN node!

Start here if you want production-ready infrastructure:

# 1. Install Terraform
# macOS: brew install terraform
# Linux: https://www.terraform.io/downloads

# 2. Set up your credentials
cd automation/terraform
cp terraform.tfvars.example terraform.tfvars
# Edit terraform.tfvars with your cloud provider API keys

# 3. Deploy infrastructure
terraform init
terraform plan
terraform apply

# You now have VPN nodes in multiple regions!

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├── README.md                           # You are here
├── docs/
│   ├── VPN_BUSINESS_PLAN.md           # 📖 Main business plan & architecture
│   └── MARKETING_LAUNCH_PLAN.md       # 📈 Marketing & growth strategy
├── database/
│   └── schema.sql                      # 🗄️ PostgreSQL database schema
├── backend/
│   └── IMPLEMENTATION_GUIDE.md        # ⚙️ API implementation guide
├── automation/
│   ├── README.md                       # 🤖 Automation documentation
│   ├── deploy-vpn-node.sh             # 🚀 VPN node setup script
│   └── terraform/
│       ├── main.tf                     # ☁️ Infrastructure as Code
│       ├── cloud-init.yml             # ⚙️ Cloud initialization
│       └── terraform.tfvars.example   # 📝 Configuration example
└── shadowsocks.sh                      # Your original script (preserved)

Goal: Launch with basic functionality

• Set up database (PostgreSQL)
• Build backend API (Node.js + Express)
• Create simple dashboard (React)
• Deploy 2-3 VPN nodes (different regions)
• Integrate Stripe payments
• Implement bandwidth tracking
• Deploy control plane

Deliverable: Working product, friends & family testing

Goal: 50-100 beta users

• Public beta launch
• Collect feedback
• Fix critical bugs
• Improve onboarding
• Set up customer support
• Create setup guides

Deliverable: Product Hunt launch, initial customers

Goal: 500 paying customers

• SEO content marketing
• Paid advertising (small budget)
• Referral program
• Partnership outreach
• Add more server locations
• Improve performance

Deliverable: $5,000 MRR, sustainable growth

Goal: 1,000+ customers

• Affiliate program
• Advanced features
• Mobile apps
• Expand to 10+ regions
• Hire first employee (support)
• Kubernetes migration (optional)

Deliverable: $10,000+ MRR, profitable business

Average Revenue Per User (ARPU): ~$12/month

Revenue: $12,000/month (1,000 users × $12 avg) Profit: $10,020/month Margin: 83.5%

• Language: TypeScript (Node.js 18+)
• Framework: Express.js
• Database: PostgreSQL 15+
• Cache: Redis 7+
• Payments: Stripe
• Email: SendGrid or AWS SES
• Jobs: Bull (Redis-based queue)

• OS: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
• VPN: WireGuard (primary), Shadowsocks (optional)
• Monitoring: Custom agent + Prometheus
• Automation: Terraform + Ansible

• Framework: React 18+ with TypeScript
• UI: Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
• State: React Query + Zustand
• Build: Vite
• Hosting: Vercel or Netlify

• Cloud: DigitalOcean (primary), AWS (optional)
• IaC: Terraform
• Config Management: Ansible
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions
• Monitoring: Grafana + Prometheus

• End-to-end encryption (WireGuard, AES-256-GCM)
• No-logs policy (by design)
• Firewall hardening (UFW)
• Automatic security updates
• SSH key-only authentication
• Rate limiting & DDoS protection
• Regular security audits

What we DON'T log:

• Browsing history
• DNS queries
• Connection timestamps (detailed)
• Source IP addresses
• Traffic content

What we DO log (minimal):

• Daily bandwidth totals (per user)
• Payment transactions
• Account management actions
• System errors (anonymized)

• Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
• Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
• Lifetime Value (LTV)
• Churn Rate
• Net Promoter Score (NPS)

• VPN node uptime (target: 99.9%)
• Average connection speed
• API response time
• Bandwidth usage per user
• Active users (7-day, 30-day)

Business Registration:

• Panama (privacy-friendly)
• British Virgin Islands
• Estonia (e-Residency program)

VPN Server Locations:

• Switzerland (strong privacy laws)
• Iceland (privacy-friendly)
• Netherlands (good connectivity)
• Avoid: Five Eyes countries (US, UK, Canada, Australia, NZ)

• Terms of Service (prohibit illegal activity)
• Privacy Policy (GDPR, CCPA compliant)
• Data Processing Agreement
• DMCA/Copyright policy
• Acceptable Use Policy
• Refund/Cancellation policy

⚠️ Consult with a lawyer specializing in tech/privacy before launching.

1. Content Marketing (SEO) - High ROI, long-term
2. Community Engagement - Reddit, forums (authentic)
3. Referral Program - Low CAC, viral potential
4. Email Marketing - Very high ROI
5. Paid Search (Google Ads) - Immediate results
6. Partnerships - Strategic alliances
7. Affiliate Program - Performance-based
8. Social Media - Brand awareness

See MARKETING_LAUNCH_PLAN.md for details.

• Documentation: See /docs folder
• Issues: GitHub Issues for bugs/features
• Community: (TBD - Discord/Reddit)

Contributions welcome! Please:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Submit a pull request
4. Follow coding standards

This project structure and documentation are provided as-is for educational and business purposes.

Original shadowsocks script: Copyright (C) 2016-2019 Teddysun

Business plan & implementation guides: MIT License (feel free to use and adapt)

• WireGuard Documentation
• Shadowsocks GitHub

• Indie Hackers
• Y Combinator Startup School
• Stripe Atlas Guides

• PostgreSQL Documentation
• Express.js Guide
• Terraform Learn

For questions about this implementation:

1. Check the documentation first
2. Search existing GitHub issues
3. Open a new issue with details

Ready to start?

1. ⭐ Star this repository
2. 📖 Read VPN_BUSINESS_PLAN.md
3. 🧪 Deploy a test VPN node
4. 💻 Start building the backend API
5. 🎨 Create your landing page
6. 📧 Build your email list
7. 🚀 Launch!

Remember: This is a marathon, not a sprint. Build something great, be transparent, respect privacy, and treat customers well.

Good luck with your VPN business! 🎉

This project provides a framework and guidance. Actual implementation requires development work, legal compliance, and ongoing maintenance. Always consult with legal and security professionals before launching.